Stuff
I’m guessing you have too much of it. I do.
Find 5 things in your home, car, purse, pockets, backyard, etc… that you can toss.
Right now.
It will take you less than 5 minutes. Promise.
Let’s go!
Oh and actually get rid of it. Don’t put it in a pile for later, or you’ll just have more stuff tomorrow.
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Oh i have a phone book just sitting here…there is one
Done!!
Did it! 5 things in the trash! I am looking forward to these posts!
A tip that helps me greatly: When I open the mail, I file or throw away every piece of mail I open. If I don’t just stick it somewhere, there is less to sort through later.
I HATE mail and paperwork of any kind! Piles and piles of it on my desk, in boxes and walmart bags…it’s a disaster! I do not want to deal with it, but it’s got to go! I need help! I am a very organized person everywhere else, but when it comes to paperwork, I fail hugely.
I have a stack of old and current magazines and they have to go, probably have 40.
Try donating them to a nursing home or hospital.
Well, I did it! It wasn’t big stuff, but it was stuff that needed to go! Thanks so much! Looking forward to future projects!
Now, do I have to toss my stuff, or can I just throw away the junk that family members leave lying around?
Me likey this!
Did it by giving stuff away on Freecycle!!
What a great idea!! THANKS!
Yucky tub toys, phone book, carpet remnants, old school papers, just need one more!
Awesome Heather! I am sooooo heading upstairs right now to get rid of the tub toys! For goodness sakes my youngest is SIX…. she takes SHOWERS!!! And Happy, Thanks a Million! Looking forward to it!
I put stuff on our free cart at work once or twice a week. It’s an easy way for me to get rid of a couple of items at a time while knowing that some of the families at the preschool I work at can use them.
The best tip I can give…when you get new stuff…give away something. Oh…and learn to live with less…
I have a garbage can right by the front door for sorting out the mail so the stuff gets tossed right away! Speaking of tossing, I have a (mountain) pile of kids school papers on my kitchen table I need to go through, lol. Haven’t eaten at the kitchen table for a couple of days because of it, sheesh! Love the tips, keep them coming!
I just put a PILE of homeschool workbooks into the paper recycle basket. (Note to self to take that to the recycle dumpster later this week!) That freed up one whole shelf in the school room!
2 magazines
An expired coupon
Incomplete Set of press-on nails
Box of cookies from Christmas
I even got my daughters to participate!! (and will have my hubby do the same when he gets home) woohoo!!
I did this when I woke up today before I even got this email. Maybe I should add this to my morning routine then I would have much less pile up.
Great. I’m in.
Some old costume jewelry
The gingerbread house
Expired coupons in organizer
Old tub toys (thanks Angela)
A bag of old newspapers
Yay!
Consider freecycling your things you no longer need if you do not donate them to charity. Freecycle helps keep our landfills from overflowing… you can find freecycle on yahoogroups. I just discovered this challenge in my email and I’m going to be participating with everyone. I need to simplify and organize at the same time this year, though.
Getting ready to do this now.
Old mail
A few almost empty bottles of shampoo, conditioner, hair gel, etc from the bathroom….I’m not sure why I feel the need to save these things….I don’t even think I can get any more out of them lol
Plastic containers from, cool whip, margarine, etc in the kitchen that I don’t need and are filling up my cupboards.
I really need to stop saving things that “I might need someday for something” lol
I did it! This morning I found 5 things to throw away and then I found 5 more! It was great! I love your tips! Keep them coming please!
My neighbor has a friend that works at a shelter. they are always in need of blankets, bags, or even personal hygene items. there are children that would love small toys…nothing bigger than they could carry in a purse or bag. this one has a table the people can visit and just take what they need. i am sure most states have something similar.