Keeping a record of my decluttering.

The decluttering continues...

I have decided that to keep me on track and enthusiastic about decluttering my home, I need to record my success. It's alright me saying that I sorted out 8 books that I never wish to read (I did that), but they haven't actually left the house yet. They are with the huge stash of things that I have decided to get rid of, but they are still causing unecessary clutter!

So, from now on, I will record here on my blog, what has actually left the house. I will number the items so I can try to achieve a goal. I am starting at 100 items by Easter. I think I can do this! This bit is going to be a bit boring, but I need to do it.

1. book - charity collection
2. book - charity collection
3. book - charity collection
4. book - charity collection
5. book - charity collection
6. book - charity collection
7. book - charity collection
8. book - charity collection
9. book - charity collection
10. book - charity collection
11. book - charity collection
12. book - charity collection
13. book - charity collection
14. book - charity collection
15. book - charity collection
16. book - charity collection
17. exercise video - charity collection
18. exercise video - charity collection
19. fishing video - charity collection
20. maths GCSE CD ROM - charity collection
21. fish slice - charity collection
22. egg cup and cosy - charity collection
23. school rugby top - charity collection
24. school rugby top - charity collection
25. 20 newborn size nappies - charity collection
26. cuddly monkey - charity collection
27. cuddly monkey - given to the dog and now chewed up and in the bin!
28. cuddly gorilla - given to the dog and now chewed up and in the bin!
29. cuddly gorilla - charity collection
30. cardy - charity collection
31. baby cardy - charity collection
32. biscuit tin - given to my son's girlfriend to store her baking in
33. 'Style at Home' magazine'  - given to my son's girlfriend

Well that's 33 items, so I will probably reach my target before Easter!

I am also concentrating on recycling within the home and upcycling, making use of what we already have and not being so wasteful.

Our recent gas and electric bills were HUGE so that is one area needing instant attention.

I made a quick tea of corned beef hash yesterday:

• peel and chop up some potatoes into cubes then parboil
• finely slice an onion and fry
• add sliced corned beef
• add a tin of beans
• drain the potatoes and add to the pan
• keep an eye on it so it doesn't stick to the pan
• you could add worcester sauce (I've run out!)

It doesn't look that nice, but it tastes lovely!

Mandy x