Pre Xmas De-cluttering Pledge support requested

EBay seem to have changed the listings for auctions, grammaretto.
They automatically renew if the item doesn't sell now (I think)

I'm sure with fees, and the fact that the cabinet only sold for £5 I'll be out of pocket, but at least it'll be going to a good home, because its really lovely, and in great condition.

Labaik honestly, my flat is so full of pictures and trinkets and tat treasures that its nice to see a bit of bare wall.

I found 2 lovely little frames and 2 postcards of Brighton, so they may go up in place of that picture.

I'm over that picture now. It was quite horrible when I think about it.

well done again MissA on the bathroom cabinet. I didn't realise you could have things on Ebay for months. I thought it was a limited timed auction.
I'm learning so much on here.

Today I came across a large carrier bag full of items from DDs college costume course. What do I do with them? Dressing up box? Rubbish bin? Things like hair pieces, a bustle, shoulder pads, fabric etc.
Paralysis sets in.

Miss Adventure; could you take a photo of the painting and have it printed much smaller; then you could frame it and put it up somewhere so you could remember it [I know you say you don't admire it but you do seem to be fond of it].

My bathroom cabinet finally sold on eBay.
Its been up for sale for months, but its too good to just throw, too wet out to just leave it outside, and too heavy for me to lug about.

A boxful will be going to the hospice shop tomorrow---a new picnic blanket, some bits of jewellery, three pretty boxes, a scented candle and some notelets. I'm feeling the de-cluttering urge getting stronger by the day.

Craft items seem to be my downfall. I know which clothes, ornaments and household things I no longer want but wool and bits of fabric 'might' always come in useful!

Will anyone take aluminium foil?

In my area, clean aluminium foil is accepted along with the cans.
Check with your local authority.

Well, I'm painting the hall, (slowly!) which is really narrow and dingy looking, and that picture is about 20 years old.

It's just a print from Ikea, and the frame is battered, the picture is a bit wavy, and the glass has scratches on it.

I haven't admired it for years, really, so it was time to bite the bullet.

Thanks MissA and well done on getting rid of the picture. At least I hope that's the right reaction. Why are you parting with it?

The picture is now in the outside bin (right at the bottom, so I can't get it out) and a handbag has sold on eBay.

I celebrated by buying a lamp on there.

www.againstbreastcancer.org.uk/recycling/bra-recycling/

I found this link. I think it talks about bra banks, so not sure it will be what you're looking for.

I'm sure there is a charity which takes them for third world countries. Bras, that is.

I'll go and have a look online.

Just normal rubbish here. Where does it all come from and how does it build up so quickly?
It's the recycling tonightmorrowmorning so glass and plastic bottles, plastic, card, paper,tins etc but not thin plastic like clingfilm and not tupperware type plastic either.
No-one ought to be allowed to make packaging which is not recyclable.
Will anyone take aluminium foil?
Oh and on another note. Is there a charity where you can send bras? They were pricey and good quality but no longer fit and are in excellent condition. I think I was told once you can post them somewhere but forgot to take note.

I took a bag of outgrown clothes to a charity shop yesterday.

Today I have taken down a huge picture from my wall in the hall, and its sitting by the back door, waiting to go in the bin. (For some reason I feel quite sentimental over it)

It's not fit to pass on, or revamp.

Two plastic party tablecloths, plastic cutlery and paper plates. Also a construction toy we were given which involved endless bits but without its' box as 'the grandchildren might like it'. They didn't!

It all counts Callistemon. I have an old washing machine in my garage that needs removing. I should arrange for it to be taken to the tip but haven't got round to it yet, perhaps this thread will spur me on. In the meantime just a book and an old condiment set to report.

Nothing today unless you count a defunct dishwasher

My grandson would have loved your Diaries of a Wimpy Kid MissAdventure

Oh, but I did buy two cushion covers from the charity shop. because I've only got about 30 already to get rid of

Another big carrier bag full of books went today.
Around 12 'Diary of a wimpy kid' amongst them.

It seems such a shame, somehow, but I hope someone might really enjoy reading them.

Oh yes,cookie cutters Juno.I came across a box full I never use.I offered them to DD but she only wanted the gingerbread man so,instead of putting them back I shall get rid of them tomorrow.

A bag of cookie cutters and an Halloween icecube tray today (someone may want ice 'cubes' shaped like little pumpkins).

I think the act of clearing, cleaning and looking at everything is half the battle Callistemon
That's a great story of the jigsaws grannyticktock we have a pile of wooden ones in the attic and each have pieces missing!
Useless?

I went through half of the kitchen cupboards today and found 3 items to dispose of (well, 9 items if you count three coffee cups and three saucers), found my large French iron casserole pot which I was going to throw out, but then scrubbed it, oiled it and put it back in the cupboard just in case.

I failed to dispose of anything today apart from my house guest. and I managed to post birthday cards and presents to DGC.