Monthly Archives: February 2020

Day 42: Decluttering the Indoor AeroGarden

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I’ve been wanting to clear out the indoor AeroGarden for a little while now, as the overgrown tomato plants have started to take over the corner of the kitchen. It took me longer than I thought (doesn’t everything?) to cut … Continue reading →

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Day 41: Does ‘Emptying the Bins’ Count as Decluttering?

Posted on February 10, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I was sitting here this evening feeling really tired wanting to go to sleep but hadn’t decluttered anything or written today’s blog. I tried to think of something small I could tackle, and then I realised… …I’d spent a good … Continue reading →

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Day 40: The Shoe Cupboard Saga Continues…

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Following on from yesterday’s blog 61 Pairs of Shoes and 4 Cans of Paint, I still had the surplus shoes etc. to sort out today. This is where I’m up to: A few pairs need to be cleaned up and … Continue reading →

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Day 39: 61 Pairs of Shoes and 4 Cans of Paint

Posted on February 8, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I was horrified when I counted the number of pairs of shoes in the family shoe cupboard, and this number doesn’t even include the ones that are in the bedrooms! There are four of us in the house though and … Continue reading →

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Day 38: An Extra Basket of Clean Washing Vs. Full Cupboards and Drawers

Posted on February 7, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Being late in the evening again and having had a long and busy day, I needed something quick to declutter. Then I spotted it: ‘the extra basket of washing’ that keeps being moved from ironing board to bed in the … Continue reading →

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Day 37: How Many Carrier Bags Do I Actually Need?

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

After spending a full day at work followed by parents’ evening and then making dinner, it was late evening before I could think about what small decluttering task I could fit into today. Instead of walking into the kitchen to … Continue reading →

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Day 36: A Multi-Purpose Airing Cupboard (Now Decluttered)

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Today, I had a little bit more time than usual for my decluttering challenge, so I decided to take out the entire contents of my airing cupboard. (Well, that’s what we call it anyway – not sure if everyone does. … Continue reading →

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Day 35: Quick Tidy of the Lounge Before My Massage

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Just before my lovely friend came round to give me a massage this morning, I spent 10 mins tidying up the fireplace and mantlepiece. Also gave the room a quick once over with the duster and vacuum cleaner. There wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Day 34: When Do You Throw Away Fruit and Veg?

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

More often than not these days, vegetables and sometimes fruit are arriving into the house without expiry dates on them. Whilst this is fine (as it stops them being thrown away before they are actually ‘off’) I like to know … Continue reading →

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Day 33: Where Are The Cards When You Need Them?

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It sounds simple doesn’t it – having a selection of cards readily available in case anyone in the house asks if I’ve got one? The cards are usually in a few different places around the house, but today I’ve moved … Continue reading →

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