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Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Day 15: 40 bags in 40 bags challenge

So, today started a bit rough. I was going to give away some vitamins that our son didn't take to and my husband took them from the person's hand and said we aren't giving those away any more.  He's worried about liability.  Anyways...  The vitamins are gone. I would have liked them to go to someone who would have used them, but I guess they are just being wasted and are out of our house.

I went through paperwork today and found 2 gift cards today.  Something related for the kiddos and one for a garden place I've been interested in.  So that was good.  A big load of paper work in recycling and bills paid and filed.

I organized a fundraiser for tonight and my child is sick.  So that's a bummer. At least I can order for delivery and it will still count toward the fundraiser.

I worked out today for the first time in almost 2 years on my Wii game station.  My children watched as I worked out and laughed thoroughly as I dodged bulls and kayaked down a river with alligators chasing me.  I might actually be able to workout regularly if it goes as well as it did today.  I burned almost 200 calories about the equivalent, according to my Wii game, to a Caesar salad.

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Day 14: 40 bags in 40 days challenge

So..  The search continues for my checkbook.  I saw it someplace weird last week and didn't move it and now. I am unable to find it.  I think I'll probably find it in my freezer or something.  Or my kids put it somewhere that I can't find.  We shall see...

I worked on each bathroom and getting rid of things in the drawers.

I found $5 behind a dresser and the hospital tag from the birth of my daughter in the bathroom.  I guess it's been a long time since I cleaned that out.  She's 3 1/2.  :)

Day 13: 40 bags in 40 days challenge

So, I finally sold some sheets that were barely used today!  That's a bag.  I think I've been posting them for at least 4 months. $40 in my pocket feels good!

Still looking to unload some more kids stuff.  I might have to go to the local children's secondhand store and get some credit.  At least it would be out of my house sooner than later.

Monday, February 26, 2018

Day 10, 11, 12: 40 bags in 40 days

It's been a bit busy this weekend as people have come to visit and we had a party.

I had one person contact me about purchasing something and at last minute rescheduled for today.  So we will see how that goes.

Day 10: Went through papers and recycled and shredded.

Day 11: Made more sale posts.

Day 12: Threw out some clothes that are torn or overly stretched. (It wasn't good for anyone.)

Baby steps.  I need to have a good solid time to go through things.  Yesterday I was working on a project, but my kids were fighting too much. I had to leave the house for my sanity.  I've been looking for my checkbook that has been misplaced hopefully somewhere in my house.. I still haven't found it. :(

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Day 9: 40 bags in 40 days

So today, I worked on cleaning up and getting things done early. We had guests today.  Not much done in the decluttering department. Hopefully I have a good day tomorrow..  I'll be working on paperwork tomorrow.. I have lots piled up and it has to be dealt with! I have a pile of stuffed animals with ripped seams that my kids have requested that I fix. Poor little kitty, blueberry and teddy bear.   I was able to get those back into service and fixed. I also managed to sew back together a fabric grocery bag that came undone at the seams.. Finally!  It's all apart of my never ending fix it sewing pile..  One of these days I will get a hold of it!

Day 8: 40 bags in 40 days challenge

So, yesterday I didn't do too much decluttering.  I returned some items that were hanging around.  I haven't had any hits on the sale posts recently.  I lowered prices and will see....

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Day 7: 40 bags in 40 days

Yesterday, day 7, I cleaned a bag of trash out of my car.  Probably should do that more often!

Still trying to sell things to get money for things.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Day 6: 40 bags in 40 days challenge

So yesterday I did another bag in my garden and listed a bunch of kids clothes and things for sale on Facebook sale groups. Hopefully we will get some money for some of it. Also I packaged some things to return to Amazon, my husband's stuff. Working on cleaning out pantry. Fridge is surprisingly empty.

Monday, February 19, 2018

Day 5: 40 bags in 40 days challenge

So yesterday, day 5, I decluttered my garden of some serious weeds, an abundance of dill and arugula.  It's still not done, but it felt good to get that more under control.  I expect to work on the garden more today and finish prepping so that I can plant some things with my kids.

I also decluttered more kids clothes.  It's unbelievable how much clothes little people can have and how quickly they can grow out of them.  I sold a bag and made $15!  It was a quick and easy sale.  I love those kinds of sales!

Sunday, February 18, 2018

Day 4: 40 bags in 40 days challenge

I worked on my kids art supplies.  They have taken over the kitchen island bookshelf and the artwork that my kids will never look at.  I paired down and was able to find something that we have been missing and get rid of things we do not need.  Next onto the books.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Day 3: 40 bags in 40 days challenge

So today, I worked on my kids room while they were at school. Hopefully it stays cleaner this time. It always seems like a struggle to clean house while they are making a mess in another room.

Specific bag: kids at supplies (no one needs cheap crayons), more too small clothes (kids are growing so fast).

Thursday, February 15, 2018

40 bags in 40 days challenge: Day 1 & 2

I have been working on decluttering.. Something that I think a lot of people can relate to.  It's difficult to stay on top of things in the house and it piles up and drowns you sometimes literally in boxes, paper, toys!  Ahh!!  If you've had enough, you might want to try 40 bags in 40 days.

The premise is that for 40 days, you get rid of one bag per day of stuff!  The bag can be any size depending on the items that you are getting rid of.  Think big with things like mattresses and dressers or think small with junk drawers and bathroom excess.

I've not be so vigilant with getting rid of things.  I have a pile of things to get rid of, perhaps if I could sell them... It stays there for far too long.  Then I donate to get it out of my space.

The 40 bag challenge is from the blog, White House Black Shutters.  All the information is here:
http://www.whitehouseblackshutters.com/40-bags-in-40-days/

The challenge started yesterday February 14th and will end on March 31st.  Will you join me?

February 14th - I sold a dresser finally that I've had on a Facebook group since October.  I'm guessing!  Finally sold it. $75 up!

February 15th - I went through some clothes with my kiddo!  Getting rid of too small clothes.  Growing fast! Cleaning up house for Chinese New Year! Lots of work done today.

What will I get rid of tomorrow?