Who is destashing in 2010?

[mafibisha]

I also sort mail as soon as it comes in. 99% of our mail is what I'd call junk mail. I have paperless billing for all banking and CC statements and I pay every utility bill as it comes in and then toss it. If I am waiting until a specific day to pay a utility bill then I simply schedule it online through my bank.

Takes care of all of that stuff very quickly.

What do y'all do with the little miscellaneous papers that float around?

I'm talking all kinds of paper stuff - receipts with survey numbers to review (from Fridays for example), little notes to self (stuff to google or sites to check or people to write), actually lots of little lists of things, papers from little or big projects you're working on, insurance papers, travel being planned, oh man, just tons of little things?

My computer desk, bedroom dresser and little kitchen desk are always covered with stuff to do!

All this stuff makes me feel like I'm organized, and I am, but is just a cluttered mess! If I pile it up, I'm afraid I'll forget whats at the bottom and what I need to do!

I tried keeping a little notebook with everything in it, but that didn't work
Anyone else have that problem or solutions? HELPPPP!!!!

 

[Swmr359]

What do y'all do with the little miscellaneous papers that float around?

I'm talking all kinds of paper stuff - receipts with survey numbers to review (from Fridays for example), little notes to self (stuff to google or sites to check or people to write), actually lots of little lists of things, papers from little or big projects you're working on, insurance papers, travel being planned, oh man, just tons of little things?

My computer desk, bedroom dresser and little kitchen desk are always covered with stuff to do!

All this stuff makes me feel like I'm organized, and I am, but is just a cluttered mess! If I pile it up, I'm afraid I'll forget whats at the bottom and what I need to do!

I tried keeping a little notebook with everything in it, but that didn't work
Anyone else have that problem or solutions? HELPPPP!!!!

I keep a small notebook in the purse that I write everything down in, also in my purse is a coupon file where I put all my receipts (organized by month). I also have a large file box where I keep owners manuels, pay stubs, warranties, pretty much anything I might need at some point. Seems to work for me.

 

[bridget]

I also keep a small notebook in my purse to write things down on. It helps quite a bit. I have clear string envelope (about 5x7) size that I keep receipts that are "special" in. I have one specifically for my teacher purchases. I also keep my coupon organizer in the car (except when I'm putting new coupons in it). That way I always have it.

 

[Tikitoi]

That's what I keep telling myself. I am so trying to get rid of stuff as we moved to a smaller place and now there is even less room for my past shopaholic stuff. Even though I could not resist things like the 2 pair of jeans from Justice (the limited) for DD for school next year at $9 each. And the hoodies from Target at $7 and $4. But I am working on getting rid of her old stuff and my very old stuff.

And in the kitchen as well, with my many collection of seasonings. I substitute, substitute, substitute.

Bathroom toileties and cleaners only buying when needed. Unless a heck of a deal...

 

[delmar411]

What do y'all do with the little miscellaneous papers that float around?

I'm talking all kinds of paper stuff - receipts with survey numbers to review (from Fridays for example), little notes to self (stuff to google or sites to check or people to write), actually lots of little lists of things, papers from little or big projects you're working on, insurance papers, travel being planned, oh man, just tons of little things?

My computer desk, bedroom dresser and little kitchen desk are always covered with stuff to do!

All this stuff makes me feel like I'm organized, and I am, but is just a cluttered mess! If I pile it up, I'm afraid I'll forget whats at the bottom and what I need to do!

I tried keeping a little notebook with everything in it, but that didn't work
Anyone else have that problem or solutions? HELPPPP!!!!

I keep everything in piles. To do stuff gets done when I have a chance to sit down and really take a look at it. I don't do the surveys from receipts. It's too much time and clutter for me. Although a tip for those. Unless you plan to mark totally awful or 100% over the top wonderful, they have no impact on the store. It's just how they are setup. (of course if you are trying for the prize then that's a moot point)

I also write down everything in large spiral notebooks. I try to keep just one on each level but I often have one in each room. It works for me but I'm a list maker not a sticky note type person. I also like to utilize outlook to keep me on track. It's constantly dinging at me reminding me of something or another.

Paper clutter is just a hard thing to tackle. I simply attract a lot of paper, I always have. So I have to deal with it on quite a regular basis or else I will become overwhelmed with it.

 

[mrsklamc]

Mafibisha- I have a box just for vacation/idea stuff. I store it in my craft room.

Notes/to dos I keep on my smart phone.

I recommend the book 'getting things done' by David Allen for getting the kinds of papers you are talking about organized and squared away.

 

[sherry7]

I've been slowly working this weekend on trying to get the future nursery cleaned out, so DH can start painting in there. The baby has been kicking me in the groin whenever I stand up though, so it's slow going. I'm trying to work an hour, rest an hour, work an hour, etc.

So far, I have 4 large boxes and 2 trash bags of stuff for Goodwill...but I've barely made a dent in there. This was our guest room, but it looks more like a storage room at the moment. I took before pictures, so I can keep myself psyched up as the project moves along. When everything is done (including the painting and redecorating), I'll post them on this thread.

DH is finishing up the painting in the 4th bedroom right now. DS20 is (unhappily) working on cleaning out his closet. The kid is in college, and he has stuff in there that he hasn't worn since Jr. High school. He just brought down a big box of stuff for Goodwill, but I know he has a lot more stuff in there that needs to go.

 

[mrsklamc]

Hooray! A rare snow day from work- perfect for destashing

 

[delmar411]

the snow here is keeping me from de-stashing. LOL I have stuff to get out of here but I don't want to drive around too much in the mess.

I have some empty boxes though....I should go work on the boys room while they are sucked into the xbox!

 

[WendyLovesPeter]

i have teens that are wanting and willing to part with trophys from middle school and elementary sports. They are only participation type - not like winning trophys. I am glad, but it feels so wrong to me to get rid of them... its that sentimental stashing thing....that is always hard for me. Please make me feel this is ok

The same kids will hold on to worn small t-shirts that are too GOOD to throw out because they would make good cut off shirts ot undershirts for football and basketball. If its an old sports tee or it happens to have our team mascot name on it, its gold and worth keeping even if it is stained, small or holey. And, yes, they have plenty of under armour/nike wear, but that is only for game days, I guess. help!

 

[comicguy]

Well I sold another 50 comics for 80.00 Sunday night. I also brought several school related books back to school. I am not sure why they were at home but now they are back where they belong.

I threw out 1 old T-Shirt.

Not a lot has been happening lately, work has been busy with midterms, ending 1/2 year classes, starting half year classes, preping lessons, writing IEP's plus several staff meetings. But we have next week off so maybe I can get some more things taken care of around here.

 

[micki7337]

I started in my basement on Sunday morning and well with the blizzard here in PA I will probably go back down there for a while today threw out tons of stuff

 

[mafibisha]

i have teens that are wanting and willing to part with trophys from middle school and elementary sports. They are only participation type - not like winning trophys. I am glad, but it feels so wrong to me to get rid of them... its that sentimental stashing thing....that is always hard for me. Please make me feel this is ok

The same kids will hold on to worn small t-shirts that are too GOOD to throw out because they would make good cut off shirts ot undershirts for football and basketball. If its an old sports tee or it happens to have our team mascot name on it, its gold and worth keeping even if it is stained, small or holey. And, yes, they have plenty of under armour/nike wear, but that is only for game days, I guess. help!

(bolding is mine)

I have the same problem, although not with trophys but other types of sentimental stuff. I just try to weed through it, keep only some of it, then organize it and pack it away

Not a lot has been happening lately, work has been busy with midterms, ending 1/2 year classes, starting half year classes, preping lessons, writing IEP's plus several staff meetings. But we have next week off so maybe I can get some more things taken care of around here.

Prepping classes - sounds like another teacher in the making?

 

[thebigkahuna]

the "go" bag i started is full!
It will be leaving on Monday, along with another bag that is 1/2 full (and hopefully it will be completely full by Monday!)

I don't know if this will work for anyone else, but it's something new I'm doing - kinda like a pre-destashing - when I get the mail, if it is trash (nothing confidential, just flyers or catalogs etc.) I make sure it's in the recycle bin BEFORE i go in the house (the recycle bin is outside obviously!)
This way, trash that used to come in the house (and sit around forever) doesn't even make it in the house! I don't need catalogs (saving $ for a Disney trip!) and i don't need the weekly specials to a grocery store I dont shop at!

Maybe this will work for you too!

 

[m&amom]

The same kids will hold on to worn small t-shirts that are too GOOD to throw out because they would make good cut off shirts ot undershirts for football and basketball. If its an old sports tee or it happens to have our team mascot name on it, its gold and worth keeping even if it is stained, small or holey. And, yes, they have plenty of under armour/nike wear, but that is only for game days, I guess. help![/QUOTE]

On there t-shirts see if they will let you make a quilt out of them you have to cut 10x10 squares out of them and quilt them together. My boss just did this with her daughters shirts and it looks great. This is a way for them to hold on to them but still get some use out of them. I think this would make an excellent graduation gift especially if is shirts with their school name on them.

 

[delmar411]

On there t-shirts see if they will let you make a quilt out of them you have to cut 10x10 squares out of them and quilt them together. My boss just did this with her daughters shirts and it looks great. This is a way for them to hold on to them but still get some use out of them. I think this would make an excellent graduation gift especially if is shirts with their school name on them.

This is a great idea! I had my older DD's baby clothes made into a quilt and I've got younger DD's clothes cut into squares for this as well. They make super cozy quilts and look great too. (and no one has to give up their memories)

 

[mafibisha]

This is a great idea! I had my older DD's baby clothes made into a quilt and I've got younger DD's clothes cut into squares for this as well. They make super cozy quilts and look great too. (and no one has to give up their memories)

Where do you find someone who makes them? About how much do they charge?

 

[delmar411]

Where do you find someone who makes them? About how much do they charge?

I bartered for DD's. I covered materials and shipping which were around $100 or so and then gave her my YDD's sz3 or 4 (forget which) wardrobe. The resale value on the clothes would have been around $2-300. I simply asked on one of the mothering boards if anyone quilted and would be willing to make the quilt and barter for their time.

I've been looking locally for someone to make YDD's since there is a ton more clothes so I'm looking for one made with the clothes on both sides of the quilt. But I've only been able to find quilting groups who would charge a lot of money.

 

[WendyLovesPeter]

On there t-shirts see if they will let you make a quilt out of them you have to cut 10x10 squares out of them and quilt them together. My boss just did this with her daughters shirts and it looks great. This is a way for them to hold on to them but still get some use out of them. I think this would make an excellent graduation gift especially if is shirts with their school name on them.

this is what my mother in law already does for a graduation gift. they are awesome, and she uses just their high school shirts from activities they have been in. I mean my kids are saving REALLY old shirts to use for undershirts - something I sneak into the rag pile now and then. i have to be careful though cuz they have actually missed some of the things I swiped.

 

[comicguy]

Got rid of another 60 comic books and made 68 dollars. Double bonus


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