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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 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 30: A Day Off To Declutter

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

I had the day off today with the intention of pottering about decluttering and sorting the kitchen area and utility room as it was getting a bit out of control. The goal was: To feel more relaxed in the space … Continue reading →

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Day 24: Decluttering Your Handbag is a Quick Win

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

This is a very easy bag to throw things into when I am in a rush. So much so, that the stuff needs to come out when I’m looking for something. A bit like this… The contents were not placed … Continue reading →

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Day 23: Recycling Unwanted Electrical Items

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

We signed up with a new internet provider recently which resulted in a new router, which they placed by the front door. As the new one has been working well for a few days, I decided that today was going … Continue reading →

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Day 20: Getting Another Five Minute Task Done

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Every time I see this full medicinal sharps bin in corner of the room, I say to myself ‘I must find the number to call to get someone to collect this’. If it wasn’t for my challenge, I probably wouldn’t … Continue reading →

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Day 19: Dining Room Echoes After Decluttering

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Do you find that once you clear the items that shouldn’t be there, the room not only feels clean and clear but it also echoes? I believe that it’s because there is less stuff to absorb the sound. Being the … Continue reading →

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Day 18: Start With a Corner of Clutter

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It’s easier to tackle a corner of clutter when you have time on your side, which isn’t often when you are a busy working parent. Usually it’s something that you walk by and say under your breath… if only I … Continue reading →

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Day 17: A Purse Full of Stuff…

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Today, I wanted to quickly find a handwritten credit note that was given to me in a local clothing shop. I took a whole chunk of papers out of my purse and (typically) it was the last one that I … Continue reading →

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