Sunday, August 28, 2011

My jewels!


My jewels!
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What plastic ring
Where found junk drawer
last used probably a year
why kept: well this eing get me mother of the year. I probably told The Boy
I would fix it. Threw it in the junk drawer probably hoping he'd forget
about it...looks like both did :)
Destination trash

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Monday, August 8, 2011

He doesn't have my back anymore

What : a pen from a chiropractor I no long, nor will I ever go to
again...long story. If you know me, I will tell you all about His
Arrogance.
How long kept: about a year. It was purple... I heart purple
Last used: last week, but it made me remember one of the many reasond why I
no longer will see him our recommend him.
Why: it is perfectly good
Destination: trash. Probably could have given it away, but it needs to go
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Rubberband man..


Rubberband man..
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: rubberbands that were just hanging by the sink. Getting icky
Why kept: well, I'm going to blame the Hubby on this on. They might be
useful.
How long kept: about 1-2 months.
Destination: trashed em.
I made an executive decision... The were soggy and kinda gross.

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Sunday, August 7, 2011

Artsy project


Artsy project
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: I think it was going to have some super cool LED lights behind it, but
we really don't have a place for it.
why kept: good crafting intentions gone bad
Last used: um ahhh (crickets chirping)
Destination: the parts have been dismantled and mostly recycled

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Ruh roh


Ruh roh
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: a blanket lent to us last Labor Day. A friend was so nice to get this
for the Kid when it got chilly at night while we were at a fest.
Why kept: out of sight and lazy
How long kept: almost exactly 11 months.
Destination: to their new house that is about 3 blinks (darn auto
guess..blocks) away.

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Good day sunchips


Good day sunchips
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
I'm in a musical mood. I have a "Good Day Sunshine" remake brewing in my
head

What: a large bag that had a variety of sunchips
Why kept: it might be useful.
How long kept: about a month.
Destination: recycle

One thing we don't have want for in our house is bags. We have fat ones,
skinny ones, bags that play on rocks. Okay, now it's the Oscar Meyer
weiner jingle . Who knows what is next

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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Whoa, back up there


Whoa, back up there
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: old UPS... No longer working.

Origin: I borrowed this from the discard pile at work. I used it for work
equipment at home. Really!
Why kept: it died. It needs to be recycled.
Destination: back at work in the areas now dubbed the "technology
graveyard." This will be recycled in the next electronic recycling event
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I don't remember, I don't recall

Yikes, I will have to edit... I don't remember what this is. I saved it as
a draft.... Whoops... More later on this item
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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Searching for my missing piece

What: several bags of mateless socks, pieces of fleece used for doggie beds,
old jeans (all laundered)
Why kept: buried in the sock drawer, might be useful, and waiting for the
trip to the textile recycling bin.
Destination: textile recycling
How long kept/last used: most were last used in the last two months except
the sock without a mate.

I gave up on trying to find several of the sock's mates. Heaven knows I have
plenty of socks.

Day two of back in the saddle... Woot! I'm proud of myself.
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Friday, July 22, 2011

It's like we should stop using this cream...

It makes us vanish!
What: hand cream
Why kept: I don't know because it hurt my mans when they are extremely dry.
Last used: December
Destination: garbage...it was pretty full

I still get rid of several things a week. When I do, I always think, "I
should post this!" Well, here is too trying to post 7 items a week. I not
do it daily, but I need to get back on track. who is with me? Any one?
Anyone? Buehler? Buehler?

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Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Sleepless no more


Sleepless no more
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: book borrowed from Mom
How long kept: a long time
Why kept: hmmm lazy
destination: back to mom
I told a friend about it so I lent it to her. She returned it and it went
directly to mom's
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Monday, June 20, 2011

Holy bag of botles


Holy bag of botles
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: bag of milk storage bottles
Last used: 6 months was the last time I needed them, but I think my friend
gave these to me in this bag and I never needed to dip into this stash.
Origin: my friend. She'd have a baby and then I would get knocked up and
vice versa.
Destination: another lady at work that is currently lactating :)

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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Well, now there are only 98 luftballoons

What : one mostly deflated red balloon
Origin: I think it was from The Kid's first hair cut last month.
Why kept: out of sight. I think we hid it and apparently forgot about it.
Destination: garbage and, no, I didn't inhale the remaining helium... I
thought about but decided against it. :)

Oddest item at the free4all

This past weekend we hosted another free4all. This optopus sculpture was the
best.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Really???


Really???
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: yet ANOTHER maternity shirt. They hide everywhere
Why kept: great night shirt and out of sight.
Last used: probably about January of 2010! Argh
Destination: free for all this weekend
It's in the 50s in Chicagoland and I was looking for some sweats to wear. I
think I may have found the last of th maternity wear....again!
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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Sock it to me


Sock it to me
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: socks the hubby doesn't wear anymore.
Why kept: he too has a hard time letting go of "useful" items, might wear again
Last used: probably last winter
Destination: AmVets pickup

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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

no wonder I can't keep it together

What: half of a clip.
Origin: I have no idea
Why kept: out of sight and it might be useful.
destination: recycle

I'm back and on a roll :)

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Sunday, May 29, 2011

I'm slipping


I'm slipping
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: one old slipper
Why kept: it was my favorite, but the other one is missing.
How long kept : I'm pretty sure I've had these 15+ years.

It's time. I can't find a pair like then but I'm happy with my new slippers

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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

technical issues

I cannot figure out why I'm having so many problems uploading from my new phone! I keep sending things but they don't post!! I'm going to keep making this a priority


"M"

PS "A" where are you? are you having issues uploading too??

Bye bye baby


Bye bye baby
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
what: formula
Last used: it's been over six months since we've used formula.
Why Kept: We might need it.

I'm having serious issue with uploading. UGH

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Holy cute cat socks Batman

What: cute socks
How long kept: I've had these for years and would wear them often
Last used: last week when a popped a hole is the toe
Destination: textile recycling

I'm sorry that I haven't been blogging more. It's just not as fun without "A" blogging too .... Oh woe is me... All alone in the blogging world. I'll try to do a better job :).
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011

My better half?


My better half?
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
Hmmm no
What broken cup. It replaced another bath cup a few weeks ago
Last used : tonight
Destination: recycle

This wasn't broken all the way when I first grabbed it. We could have used it longer but I decided to see how long it'd last. About 5 seconds in my hands. It would have been a nanosecond in either of their hands....
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Monday, March 21, 2011

The wonderful thing about tiggers

What: beat up box for little board books
Why kept: I wanted to keep the set together... See how well that worked LOL
Last used: yesterday as a stool by the Kid. The box didn't fare well so I say farewell. Ooo I'm so punny
Destination: recycle
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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Round and round

I'm behind!! Argh
I will try to catch up w/ posts this week.
What: baby food lazy susan
How long kept: about 8 month it was last used
Why kept: trying to find someone who needs it
Destination Amvets
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Sunday, March 13, 2011

Just coasting through life


Just coasting through life
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: Ikea coasters
Last used: the earlier part of the century
Why kept: they might be useful and out of sight
Destination: AMVets pick up

"A", you remember the great purge of 1999 or 2000? I think you tried to get me to get rid of them then :)

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Darn skippy


Darn skippy
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What. Reduced fat peanut butter
Why kept: we might use it. But it doesn't taste good
How long kept: too long
Destination: sadly I tossed it

Monday, March 7, 2011

Copious coupons


Copious coupons
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: a buncha expired coupons
Why kept: out of sight
Last seen: 2003 these coupons expired YIKES!!!
Destination: recycle

Boy oh boy was I surprised when I saw the dates on these puppies!!

Saturday, March 5, 2011

I could use this!!!


I could use this!!!
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: raffia from a Christmas gift
Why kept: I might need it to decorate a present
How long kept: Christmas (not bad!!!)
Destination: trash

Please give this a comment of a "good job" check if you read this. I'm starting to have motivation issues and if I know people are reading, it will motivate me :). Thanks!!

Friday, March 4, 2011

SHe's got those crazy flippin' fingers


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Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: A fish flipper
Why kept: we were going to use it, but I got my mom one that was too heavy and bulk. She gave this one to the Hubby. We returned the heavy one and gave her this fish flipper back. The Hubby does a fine job of flipping fish without it :-)
Last used: Never
How long kept: Christmas
Destination: To Mom!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Ultra!


IMG00080-20110302-2007.jpg
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: clorox2
Why am I blogging what appears to be normal garbage? Well, I've had this box since the early part of the century. It was out of sight similar to my liquid clorox2 that I blogged earlier (I'll try to link to that page)
Last used: I shook out the last of the powder today! Woot,
Why kept: in an effort to keep whites white and not get my colors dingy
Destination: the box is in the recycle

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

52 oz of YUM!


52 oz of YUM!
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: Big gulp cup turned bath toy
Last used: last bath time
Why kept: it was useful put it's been replaced with a smaller cup
Destination: recycled

Monday, February 28, 2011

Why I oughtta


Why I oughtta
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: rolling pin ( I thought about running through the house yelling, "why I oughtta" waving the rolling pin above my head but I decided against it.) Also included are expired supplements ('07) and a very hard to wash water bottle
Last used. The rolling pin would get normal use but we couldn't remove the sticky sticker residue. The other stuff. I don't know.... I'll go with '07
Why: The Hubby received a new one for Christmas. The remaining were out of sight.
Destination: AmVets, recycle and Rx disposal respectively (just in case you needed a clue :-). )

Confession: I have new motivation. I can across a few episodes of Hoarders and I couldn't turn away! I'm back on track with decluttering for at least 15 minutes a day. My Farm on facebook is suffering! LOL. Thanks to FlyLady and the timer!!! :)

On another note, I didn't bring home some swag from a volunteer reception I attended. The Hubby did bring home the hand crank operated flashlight. Well, The Boy will enjoy it and The Kid will try to eat it. :)

Sunday, February 27, 2011

Santa's Sack (formerly IMG00056-20110227-1207.jpg)


IMG00056-20110227-1207.jpg
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
Argh, I'm editing. I hit the send button by accident
What: Candy from Christmas
Why kept: Out of sight
How long kept: December 25, 2010
Destination: I'm sorry to say the trash. I don't care for milk chocolate and we don't really give the kids chocolate (Sorry Mom and "W")

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Sweeeet


Sweeeet
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: snow cap (nonpareils)
Why kept: might need them for a cooking project and out of sight
How long kept: Christmas ... Maybe last year
Destination: my tummy and the container... Dishwasher

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Time to step out


Time to step out
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
I'll be away for a few days so hopefully this will hold our captive audience until next week :)
What: laminated collage from a fun raising walk I helped organize. We raised $136,000 last fall
Why kept: I thought we might use them as place mats but we didn't.
How long kept: November-ish of 2010
Destination: recycle

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Call me... or calc me


Call me... or calc me
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: a calculator that looks like a phone. It doesn't work and it's loosing little pieces of plastic
How long kept: a few years
Why kept: the boys love to play with it. And it was out of sight
Last used: probably 6 months ago until I found it recently. They have other phones
Destination. Trash

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Ah reminiscing - part 2


Ah reminiscing - part 2
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What:
Why kept: nostalgia -- the good kind. fond memories. Also up until I had the two boys, I might need them. Nd then out of sight in the tray of my dresser
How long kept: "A" might recognize some of these that she shared with me. Or maybe I "borrowed" them heh heh ("A" do you want them back?)
Destination: trash.

Ah, reminiscing


Ah, reminiscing
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: charm from 1986 prom
Why kept: way out of sight. And nostalgia-- the good kind @ first, now not so good. Had I found this in the great purge of 1999, it would have been long gone
Where found: hiding amongst my next post in a tray in my dresser drawer. Who knew this has been in there since ... Well, maybe '86!
Last used: I have no idea the last time I saw this
Destination: trash with prejudice LOL

Thursday, February 10, 2011

I've had my ups and downs


I've had my ups and downs
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: ripped Chinese yo-yo
Why kept: the kids like it and out of site ... in my bathroom???
How long kept: probably 6 months to a year
Destination: trash

Why why why did I keep this on the shelf so long??????

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

Mas textile recycling (Sunday)

What: old jeans and other clothing items unsuitable for donating
How long kept: most items were only kept a month or so
Why kept: might wear them again, out of sight, might be useful
Destination: textile recycling

I know that some of the items in the bag have been posted previously, but there were many items that were not. Honest! Who would I be cheating... Just me :)

Gone fishin' (Saturday's post)

What: duplicate game
How long kept: yikes, over a year. I thought I'd regift it and we'd always forget about it!
Why: see above and out of sight
Destination: returned to Target (without gift receipt so they required a DNA sample)

Getting canned


Getting canned
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: more canning jars from a dear friend who makes wonderful sauces, jellies and jams
Why kept: out of site, we haven't seen this friend in a few months. If we return the empties, she gives us full jars
How long kept: about 6 months average
Destination: back to the source with a shipment of my chocolate chip banana bread :)

Monday, February 7, 2011

Even too much chocolate for me

What: chocolate truffles made by my sister in law. They are A-W-E-S-O-M-E but a lot of chocolate!
Why kept: I might eat them
Why not keep them: I might eat them
Destination: where food goes to die... My work's kitchen :)

They are truly delicious but I couldn't even finish one :) people @ work will enjoy them

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

'Cuz I sleep alone... Yeah yeah with nobody else - part II

What: a body pillow. It took up a large amount of real estate.
Why kept: I might use it again? Nah see above
Last used: 2-3 months ago
Destination: drama free Freecycle :)

'Cuz I sleep alone... Yeah yeah with nobody else

(Sung like George Thorogood)
What: a cosleeper that gives the baby space so you don't roll over on him
Last used: about a year ago
Why kept: out of sight. I found it on the FlyLady mission under our bed
Destination: drama free Freecycle! Wooooooo

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Mother's Mate


Mother's Mate
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: bottles for milk storage for nursing mom's
How long kept: since mid-December when they were pretty much last used
Why kept: needed to post on Freecycle. I felt I had to since I got them from a fellow Freecycler :)
Destination: gone ... To a fellow freecycler! Drama free

Monday, January 31, 2011

The art of recycling!


The art of recycling!
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: about a half a ream of artwork! The Boy and I went through it. It's hard for both of us to let go. But we did it!
Why kept: out of sight in a draw and sticky
how long kept: some about 2+ years
Destination: recycle

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Half in the bag


Half in the bag
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: one of those "as seen on TV" bags that you vacuum the air out for storing clothes.
Why kept: out of sight... Empty because they are not the most durable bags. They were good for about 1 season.
How long kept: about 6 months empty
Destination: it's second life is going to be a garbage bag. Then it will go into the garbage. At least we can repurpose it.

All washed up


All washed up
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: one baby towel -- well loved!
Why kept: ahhh many fond memories of bath nights and The Boy. It might be useful but we have so many others...
Last used: it's been awhile, it was on the bottom of the pile
Destination: textile recycling

I wish I could find a NFP textile recycler in Chicago but for now I will be glad it's not in a landfill!

Friday, January 28, 2011

It's a chopper, baby


It's a chopper, baby
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
This line from Pulp Fiction comes to mind when I see a helicopter or a chopper motorcycle
What: broken toy chopper
How long kept: broken -- about 6 months. I don't know where the other part is
Why kept: it's a beloved $1 toy.
Destination: trash

Watch for items coming soon from The Boy. He is doing the "Riley Challenges" from FlyLady.net.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Landshark


Landshark
Originally uploaded by DeClutter
What: shark confetti
Why? As a joke for a friend that is afraid of them. I think we put some on her desk @ work. I could have mailed them to her but... She doesn't need them either
How long kept: 3 years or so
Destination: they went to the free4 all

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Rubber ducky.... You're (not) the one

What: two grungy duckies
Last used: a few baths ago
Why kept: aarrggghhh I just thought about going to save the princess duckie!! The Boy loves to play with that one and the pirate ducks! Argh. No .... Resist. Deeeep breath!!! Ok, I'm ok. Enough said?
Destination: trash

Well I haven't quite had a duck for duck exchange, but more ducks will succumb to the mildew monster. The others are okay.... Really :)