Comments on: Get Organized Mission #8: Declutter 50 Items http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/ The Step-by-Step System for Taking Charge of Your Life Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:55:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Carlahttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-10448 Carla Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:39:46 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-10448 My family is in the process of moving from Oklahoma to Texas and this mission has been such fun for. Before I started packing I did the 30 minute room-to-room declutter, but the move has given me an opportunity to take the project to a different level. I keep 3 boxes in each room of the new home and as I unpack I either put the item in its place in the new home, in one box for donation, give to a friend or family member, or the box for trash. Since every room in the house is full of boxes in various stages of unpack, it just makes more sense to place a separate set of boxes in each room otherwise the mission may slip our minds. My husband and son (avid packrats) have really gotten into the spirit of the project. My son because I have told him that he will not get any new items until he donates at least 5. My husband because he does not want me to decide which of his things go into the boxes. My new home is starting out organized!!! My family is in the process of moving from Oklahoma to Texas and this mission has been such fun for. Before I started packing I did the 30 minute room-to-room declutter, but the move has given me an opportunity to take the project to a different level. I keep 3 boxes in each room of the new home and as I unpack I either put the item in its place in the new home, in one box for donation, give to a friend or family member, or the box for trash.
Since every room in the house is full of boxes in various stages of unpack, it just makes more sense to place a separate set of boxes in each room otherwise the mission may slip our minds. My husband and son (avid packrats) have really gotten into the spirit of the project. My son because I have told him that he will not get any new items until he donates at least 5. My husband because he does not want me to decide which of his things go into the boxes. My new home is starting out organized!!!

]]> By: Amyhttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-8704 Amy Wed, 23 Dec 2009 22:25:37 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-8704 That was easier than I expected it to be, but I can definitely do a lot more. Maybe I should schedule a 'declutter 50' once a week. That was easier than I expected it to be, but I can definitely do a lot more. Maybe I should schedule a ‘declutter 50′ once a week.

]]> By: smuckershttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-8150 smuckers Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:26:04 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-8150 done done

]]> By: Laurenhttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-7523 Lauren Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:47:07 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-7523 Done. Done.

]]> By: Joeyhttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-7417 Joey Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:00:38 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-7417 Only 50. I should do this once a month. Done Only 50. I should do this once a month. Done

]]> By: Solutions Inc.http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-7195 Solutions Inc. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:42:50 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-7195 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">Holidays are upon us That means family gatherings at your home..try this to have the house family ready... http://bit.ly/rR0UW</span></span> Holidays are upon us That means family gatherings at your home..try this to have the house family ready… http://bit.ly/rR0UW

]]> By: Michele Connollyhttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-6377 Michele Connolly Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:37:11 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-6377 That's a great idea, Fiona! In fact I'm going to make that today's tip (for tomorrow!) on my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/GetOrganizedWizard" rel="nofollow">Facebook page</a>. M :-) That’s a great idea, Fiona!
In fact I’m going to make that today’s tip (for tomorrow!) on my Facebook page.
M :-)

]]> By: Fionahttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-6373 Fiona Sat, 24 Oct 2009 06:00:23 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-6373 Can't believe I managed to find even more stuff to chuck - and I'm not a hoarder! Next time I see a council pickup due I'll schedule in a day to do this! Can’t believe I managed to find even more stuff to chuck – and I’m not a hoarder!
Next time I see a council pickup due I’ll schedule in a day to do this!

]]> By: Michele Connollyhttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-5304 Michele Connolly Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:13:56 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-5304 Hey Silje, I like that comment so much I'm going to tweet it. :-) Have a lovely day! Michele Hey Silje,
I like that comment so much I’m going to tweet it. :-)
Have a lovely day!
Michele

]]> By: Siljehttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-5302 Silje Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:35:05 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-5302 50 items seemed a lot in just 30 minutes. But it was very easy. Good riddance! 50 items seemed a lot in just 30 minutes. But it was very easy. Good riddance!

]]> By: Michele Connollyhttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-5247 Michele Connolly Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:52:41 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-5247 Hi Brenda,One thing at a time will CHANGE YOUR LIFE! Keep going and celebrate the little successes. Over time they'll turn into big ones.Michele :-) Hi Brenda,

One thing at a time will CHANGE YOUR LIFE!
Keep going and celebrate the little successes.
Over time they’ll turn into big ones.

Michele :-)

]]> By: Brendahttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-5241 Brenda Sat, 05 Sep 2009 16:38:30 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-5241 That was a real boost. I still have a long way to go though. I guess one thing at a time helps. That was a real boost. I still have a long way to go though. I guess one thing at a time helps.

]]> By: tarahttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-5165 tara Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:53:55 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-5165 this was very doable - I went through clothes and magazines with me and my husband and got rid of easily over 50! this was very doable – I went through clothes and magazines with me and my husband and got rid of easily over 50!

]]> By: Love is my alter Egohttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-4959 Love is my alter Ego Wed, 19 Aug 2009 22:44:12 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-4959 Love the ideas! Love the ideas!

]]> By: Carolhttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-4825 Carol Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:03:34 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-4825 I love these ideas. I use quite a few, and seem to get started, but I really need to get my husband more involved. (he's getting there).I am a "pitcher". If I haven't worn or used in 3-6 mos, out it goes! I love these ideas. I use quite a few, and seem to get started, but I really need to get my husband more involved. (he’s getting there).

I am a “pitcher”. If I haven’t worn or used in 3-6 mos, out it goes!

]]> By: Belindahttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-4680 Belinda Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:44:22 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-4680 This was sooo easy for me to do and I feel FANTASTIC. I went through everything! I donated 12 books (novels) to charity, clean out my wardrobe of clothes (charity), sorted my daughters shoes that no longer fit (8 pairs to charity), and given back borrowed items to their owners such as books, dvds, and an exercise bike and machine, that freed up alot of space!!! This was sooo easy for me to do and I feel FANTASTIC.
I went through everything! I donated 12 books (novels) to charity, clean out my wardrobe of clothes (charity), sorted my daughters shoes that no longer fit (8 pairs to charity), and given back borrowed items to their owners such as books, dvds, and an exercise bike and machine, that freed up alot of space!!!

]]> By: Christine Simirigliahttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-4387 Christine Simiriglia Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:39:53 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-4387 This is a terrific piece. 50 is a good, doable number for a lot of folks. There is complimentary wisdom here: http://www.organize-more-stress-less.com/De-clutter-One-Room-at-a-Time.html Thanks!!! This is a terrific piece. 50 is a good, doable number for a lot of folks. There is complimentary wisdom here: http://www.organize-more-stress-less.com/De-clutter-One-Room-at-a-Time.html Thanks!!!

]]> By: Minimahttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-4353 Minima Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:28:41 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-4353 I think we may be related by clutter, Kathryn. My 50 has made a mere dent in the surface but it is done, divided into recyclables and non-recyclables and the non recyclable collection is tomorrow so off it will go!I'll second your comment on the helpful 'room-by-room' lists. I found the suggestions very useful. There is the need for a few more 50s here but I've made an encouraging start. I think we may be related by clutter, Kathryn. My 50 has made a mere dent in the surface but it is done, divided into recyclables and non-recyclables and the non recyclable collection is tomorrow so off it will go!

I’ll second your comment on the helpful ‘room-by-room’ lists. I found the suggestions very useful. There is the need for a few more 50s here but I’ve made an encouraging start.

]]> By: Kathryn Brookehttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-4288 Kathryn Brooke Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:24:11 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-4288 Being a generally hopeless case when it comes to acquiring clutter, this "room-by-room" approach makes it a lot easier to get started. Makes the whole task seem less overwhelming. And thanks for the pat on the back! The generally positive approach also makes the task a lot more appealing. Being a generally hopeless case when it comes to acquiring clutter, this “room-by-room” approach makes it a lot easier to get started. Makes the whole task seem less overwhelming. And thanks for the pat on the back! The generally positive approach also makes the task a lot more appealing.

]]> By: 52 Missionshttp://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items/comment-page-1/#comment-7196 52 Missions Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:28:00 +0000 http://www.getorganizedwizard.com/blog/2009/07/get-organized-mission-8-declutter-50-items-6/#comment-7196 <span class="topsy_trackback_comment"><span class="topsy_twitter_username"><span class="topsy_trackback_content">★Organizing Mission #8: Declutter 50 Items★ It's easier than u think with the room-by-room guide: http://is.gd/1mmPH</span></span> ★Organizing Mission #8: Declutter 50 Items★ It’s easier than u think with the room-by-room guide: http://is.gd/1mmPH

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