I am really pleased with what I got done this month. Some days I don't feel as though I've done a lot of anything but looking at the list, I'm quite pleased with all the things that have left the house. I am going to keep going. I can't say all months will be this way BUT every little thing that goes is one less thing in the house.
I've been doing well with the lists, but I haven't made as much progress with the small piles of things that seem to have gathered around the house. I need to add at least one to the list each day, so things are put where they are supposed to be. It's all too easy to just put something somewhere 'for now' and then neglect to move it. Mind you, I'm not the only one in the house that does this.
I must admit that I'm a little embarrassed to post some of the totals, especially the books, as it just goes to show how many books I actually have. The sad thing is that there are so many more to go through and sort out. It does seem to be easier letting them go. I wish the same could be said for the crafting items!
CRAFT ITEMS 54
MISC. 21
MAGAZINES 57
BOOKS 142
I am really pleased with the magazine total AND the fact that I haven't brought any more into the house. I was really, really tempted to stop at my local Barnes and Noble Bookshop and pick up the latest Outdoor Photography magazine they had. I resisted. Instead, when I got home, I looked on Pocketmags on my Kindle and purchased the new edition for 1/3 of the price! So, it cost me less AND I didn't bring a physical magazine into the house. I'd call that a win, at least it was for me.
Me, peeking out cautiously, embarrassed by my book hoard
Those decluttering totals are awesome, Sharon! Well done! You also did well with not buying a physical copy of the magazine and getting a digital version. One less physical item to declutter!
ReplyDeleteI'm afraid I haven't done much in the way of decluttering, myself, and I've got piles growing all over the place! Getting the piles put away will be my focus in March.
Thank you so much! I'll be joining you for that piles focus lol
DeleteHeading for 200 items! Wowsers!
ReplyDeleteI'm really pleased!
DeleteThat is a really impressive total. Take a moment to feel the achievement. It's not like you've just ticked a box. You've worked for this and you should be proud.
ReplyDeleteDo you have access to Readly? It's a subscription that includes hundreds of magazines online. I buy it as a present for my brother and his partner and not only is it online so no clutter but they worked out that it saved them a fortune just with the basic magazines and not including those that they dipped into just because.
Sending hugs x
Thanks for the kind words.
DeleteI'll have to check that out. It might be something. I have been getting some subscriptions through Kindle Unlimited which is an amazing addition to the books. I'm hoping as I cut down on the bookshelves this will also be a good source for books too!
Kindle Unlimited is my friend - the sort of friend that keeps you talking after midnight or when you should be doing something else but you're really enjoying the conversation
DeleteYou're doing so well. It's hard to let go and even harder to resist interesting new things. I hope your menfolk are all better now.
ReplyDeleteThey are still having their coughing moments, but they are definitely better than they have been. Thanks for asking. I hope you heal up soon. I miss reading your blogs. You find such interesting topics to write about!
DeleteI'm pleased with what I've done so far. I really have to keep it as an ongoing thing as once I lose traction it's harder to get going okay.