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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

More Junk and Donations

I'm rooting junk out of all the nooks, crannies. closets and drawers.
Finding lots more things that can go!!
And getting closer to reaching my 366 Challenge goal!



Boo hoo... broken things.  Oh well, it happens.
(Anyone know a mosaic artist who could reuse these broken bits of china/pottery?)

(I'm missing photos of a few things. 
I dropped a box off at the donation center 
and then realized I had not taken a picture.  Too late!)


At last count, I had reached #118.  So I'll continue from there:


119.   Tablecloth
120-121.   Napkins (2 sets)
122-125.  Table runners (3)
126- 131.  Picture frames (6)
132-133.  Tea towels (2)
134- 144.  Huge sack full of artificial flowers and greenery 
145.  Cookie jar with broken lid.
146.  Broken bowl
147.  Broken plate
148.  Big pile of old computer software and manuals
149- 160.  Old computer games and programs (12)
161-165.  Computer memory, ports and cables (5)
166-167.  Poly quilt batting (2)
168.  Bushel basket
169.  Teddy bear
170.  Old beach towel
171. Twin mattress pad
172. Twin sheet set
173-224- Books (51)

Yipeeeeeee!!!  Yahoooooo!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!  224 things gone from my house !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 142 more to go.

Letting go of things you no longer want or need is easier than you think.
And this is how I feel right now:


I'm doin' a happy dance!

I invite you to join me in the 366 challenge! 
 It's never too late to start.

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20 comments:

  1. Terra March 7, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    You are a great inspiration for de-cluttering.

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  2. ClaireMarch 7, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    Hey Gayle, well done you're well on on your way to achieving your goal.

    My clean up has slowed down a little, but I'm very pleased with the results thus far.......

    Hope your week is going well. This week seems to have whizzed by, I feel like I've skipped a day somehow.

    Claire x

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  3. Maura @ Kisiwa Creek PhotographyMarch 7, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    Holy Cow Gayle...you're doing a wonderful job!!! I'm having trouble just throwing out my old magazines let along everything else I don't need. Thanks for the inspiration...now I just need to act on it! Have a wonderful evening.
    Maura :)

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  4. BarbMarch 7, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    That is awesome!

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  5. polkadotpeticoatMarch 7, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    HELP, I keep bringing (excuse my rough language) crap into my house....what a great idea!!

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  6. GARAGE SALE GALMarch 7, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Good for you! I also dropped off things today. 1 end table, placemants, and misc to one place and then 2 boxes at the thrift store. Sorry, don't have the "number count"..but it's been ALOT since the first of the year. Small progress for me! Hubby hasn't noticed, yet!
    Deb

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  7. MelanieMarch 7, 2012 at 7:06 PM

    I just donated 5 bags of "stuff" to Vietnam Veterans this morning! :-)

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  8. Betty LouMarch 7, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    I'm still at it-----working on my March declutter, bit by bit. Took one big load to the thrift store on Monday with January and February junk.

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  9. My Vintage MendingMarch 7, 2012 at 7:55 PM

    It does feel good to get things cleaned out. I hope you enjoyed your Windy Wednesday..smiles..Renee

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  10. Hello VintageMarch 7, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Wow amazing! I need to do something like this too! Not sure it will happen just yet but maybe when we move (into our extension) I will have to. Great idea!

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  11. MelindaMarch 7, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Great job!
    We try to send this every month when the truck comes. I'm not sure what our total to date is but I know things are outa here!

    Melinda

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  12. rkbsnanaMarch 7, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    I'm duly impressed

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  13. sandraMarch 7, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Way to go, gayle. Keep up the good work.

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  14. koraleeMarch 8, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    Good for you...I seem to be doing the opposite...but I tell myself every time I bring something home I have to take something away...so I always have a junk box in the works. Have a blessed day my friend. xoxoxo

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  15. Musings from Kim K.March 8, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    Good for you, Gayle. I've got a furnace room full of boxes that have barely been touched since we moved into this house nearly 10 years ago. I need to do some serious spring cleaning.

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  16. Happy@HomeMarch 8, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Great job on your de-cluttering goals. I have 3 bags sitting on my porch waiting for an AmVets pick up. It's a good feeling to lighten up for spring. Joining you in the happy dance.

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  17. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Love this idea! Don't know if I have 366 items after decluttering last year, but one never knows. I read an earlier post about Fabric Recycle...I so want to move to your town!!!

    blessings, jilly

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  18. GayleMarch 9, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    This is a great idea, but I don't know if I am ready to part with my stuff yet!!!!

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  19. HeidiMarch 11, 2012 at 3:17 PM

    Oh I love this! I just popped over from Sugarland Quilts and I am going to join in. I am already doing lots of decluttering this year while trying to raise money doing so. I will continue to try and create a goal of something each day if I can.

    Hugs from Holland ~
    Heidi

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  20. Ruby and ArthurMay 4, 2012 at 11:28 AM

    Hi, thanks for the challenge! I would love to join your list of blogs that are participating. My blog is rubyandarthur.blogspot.com thanks! Jean

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THANK YOU for your thoughtful comments. Replies to your questions will be posted here, so be sure to check back soon. Have a wonderful day! - Gayle, Garden Of Daisies