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A Decluttering Giveaway

October 15, 2012 by SimplyBeingMum

Monday is ‘Purpose & Place’ day at Chez Wright.

It is getting easier to establish whether an item still has a use and where it should be kept. But I’m still decluttering…I’m wondering if I’ll ever stop?

It’s also getting easier to decide what to do with decluttered items. Unless I know someone really wants something I am getting rid of, I would never re-home. Reducing ones own clutter to clutter someone else up isn’t admirable.

The Kids clothes get passed on to a couple of friends with children younger than my own. The other items get boxed up and stored for the next car-boot sale and I also get busy on eBay. This Spring I set myself a £600 target for no longer required items, and I’m about two-thirds of the way there.

So, I am still decluttering, but there is light at the end of the tunnel.

In fact I’m now down to the bare bones of my own stuff. See my wardrobe below containing my everyday wear.

and my sentimental hoard… but that’s a whole other post…I do have a plan…finally…

Whilst blitzing the house searching for items to go. I found these…

I own just a handful of books and DVD’s now.

Would you like one?

The reason I still have these items is that they all mean something to me.

Fight Club is one of my favourite films of all time. I’ve always loved it, even before I decided consciously to simplify and minimize my life.

“The things you own end up owning you.” Tyler Durden.

I think Tyler would approve of my decision to declutter him.

Gretchen’s book is one of the first I read after realising that I wanted to make some changes to my life, and our family life. It was one of those books that I read at the right time for me.

“The days are long, but the years are short.” Gretchen Rubin.

So very true Getchen.

And last but not least, my favourite stand-up comedian. John Bishop.

I love stand-up comedy and was fortunate enough to see John live on tour just as he became well-known in the UK. This DVD is from that tour. He’s gone on to conquer the world since. But I’ll always remember the John Bishop I saw in the small theatre and how my cheekbones ached for 3 days straight after from laughing so much.

After much consideration (and wasting time on You Tube) I’ve selected this clip of John to share because a) the language is quite mild  b) it isn’t controversial material and c) it’s about fridges!!

(The DVD does contain strong language)

As I said, I don’t want to clutter anyone else up unintentionally, but should you wish to receive one of these items just pop a comment in below stating which item you’d like. I’ll draw one winner on Thursday and announce it on Friday as part of No Waste Tastes Great.

The giveaway is open to everyone regardless of location.

Don’t forget I now update most days on Facebook – Why not head on over and join the conversation?

Filed Under: Decluttering, Giveaways Tagged: Decluttering, fight club, giveaway, gretchen rubin, john bishop, Sentimental Hoarding

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Comments

  1. Claire gatton says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Plse for the book!!! Thanks

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 1:34 pm

      You’re in!

      Reply
  2. Claire gatton says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:33 pm

    Plse for the book!!! Thanks

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 1:34 pm

      You’re in!

      Reply
  3. Sara Towler says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Please count me in for John bishop 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      Sure will!

      Reply
  4. Sara Towler says

    October 15, 2012 at 1:40 pm

    Please count me in for John bishop 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 1:42 pm

      Sure will!

      Reply
  5. Tessa says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    I’d love to have a shot at the book too – looks fascinating!

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 2:32 pm

      Your name’s in the hat Tessa!

      Reply
  6. Tessa says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    I’d love to have a shot at the book too – looks fascinating!

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 2:32 pm

      Your name’s in the hat Tessa!

      Reply
  7. Lauren says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I’m not entering but had to comment because I was looking at the top half of your closet photo and thinking “Wow, that looks great!”… then I scrolled down. 😉

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 2:31 pm

      I know – how embarrassing! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Lauren says

    October 15, 2012 at 2:27 pm

    I’m not entering but had to comment because I was looking at the top half of your closet photo and thinking “Wow, that looks great!”… then I scrolled down. 😉

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 2:31 pm

      I know – how embarrassing! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Joanna @ I Won't Be a Hoarder Too says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    do you guys have something like freecycle in the UK?

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Joanna – yes we do. I registered way back but never used it. What I tend to do is donate any other unwanted items direct to a charity shop. I did this a lot last year, when there was a lot of stuff to get through, but this year I’m focusing more on selling items if I can. It certainly something I’ll be looking at again!

      Reply
  10. Joanna @ I Won't Be a Hoarder Too says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:24 pm

    do you guys have something like freecycle in the UK?

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 15, 2012 at 3:54 pm

      Hi Joanna – yes we do. I registered way back but never used it. What I tend to do is donate any other unwanted items direct to a charity shop. I did this a lot last year, when there was a lot of stuff to get through, but this year I’m focusing more on selling items if I can. It certainly something I’ll be looking at again!

      Reply
  11. Clare says

    October 16, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Great idea! Put me in for the book – looks like just what I need 🙂
    Gah! WordPress ate my comment! If you get two comments from me, ignore one 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      Popped you in Clare!

      Reply
  12. Clare says

    October 16, 2012 at 1:14 am

    Great idea! Put me in for the book – looks like just what I need 🙂
    Gah! WordPress ate my comment! If you get two comments from me, ignore one 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      Popped you in Clare!

      Reply
  13. Raisa says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Please count me in for the book

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      You’re in Raisa…

      Reply
  14. Raisa says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:08 am

    Please count me in for the book

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:21 pm

      You’re in Raisa…

      Reply
  15. dollymixtures4me says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Hi, please count me for Gretchen’s book as I have read about her project but not the actual book. I will donate after reading, of course. Well done on your clear out!

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks for that… and donating sounds a good idea to me…

      Reply
  16. dollymixtures4me says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:24 am

    Hi, please count me for Gretchen’s book as I have read about her project but not the actual book. I will donate after reading, of course. Well done on your clear out!

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks for that… and donating sounds a good idea to me…

      Reply
  17. Anna says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:44 am

    I´m also in for the book 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      Cheers Anna!

      Reply
  18. Anna says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:44 am

    I´m also in for the book 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 5:22 pm

      Cheers Anna!

      Reply
  19. Sarah M says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    id love the john bishop dvd please!

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      You’re in the draw!

      Reply
  20. Sarah M says

    October 16, 2012 at 7:52 pm

    id love the john bishop dvd please!

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 9:02 pm

      You’re in the draw!

      Reply
  21. Andre says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    The Fight Club DVD please 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      Classic film/movie…you’re in…

      Reply
  22. Andre says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    The Fight Club DVD please 🙂

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 9:03 pm

      Classic film/movie…you’re in…

      Reply
  23. Sharron says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Count me in for the book!! John Bishop…. Now there is a tale, i used to listen to him on a local radio station pre fame, i thought he was hilarious but i thought no-one outside Liverpool would understand the humour, apparently i was wrong!! It;s really hard to get tickets for his gigs nowadays he’s that popular!!

    I am very pared down in most things in my life, my wardrobe is my weakness, i adore clothes and variety, well nobody’s perfect!!!! Well done on your wardrobe!!

    Sharron xx

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      I think he translates across the UK really well…and his delivery and accent make it even more watchable. I saw him about 3 years ago I reckon, but now he’s playing large venues. My friend went to Birmingham the other evening and said he was fantastic.
      Popped you in draw Sharron…
      As for wardrobe that’s not my weakness, as you can see I have a harder time decluttering the paper!

      Reply
      • Sharron says

        October 17, 2012 at 12:04 pm

        That’s good to hear! i’ve heard so many negatives about the scouse accent (i have a very broad accent) and think he’s a really good representation of scousers!!

        So is all that paper sentimental Jo?

        Sharron xx

        Reply
        • simplybeingmum says

          October 17, 2012 at 2:46 pm

          Being from the Midlands I hear many negative comments about my own accent..so I totally understand!
          It’s clutter isn’t it? I know that deep down x

          Reply
        • Sharron says

          October 17, 2012 at 5:30 pm

          I love the midlands accent too, mind you i like any accent!!

          Yes Jo it’s clutter 🙁

          Sharron x

          Reply
  24. Sharron says

    October 16, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Count me in for the book!! John Bishop…. Now there is a tale, i used to listen to him on a local radio station pre fame, i thought he was hilarious but i thought no-one outside Liverpool would understand the humour, apparently i was wrong!! It;s really hard to get tickets for his gigs nowadays he’s that popular!!

    I am very pared down in most things in my life, my wardrobe is my weakness, i adore clothes and variety, well nobody’s perfect!!!! Well done on your wardrobe!!

    Sharron xx

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 16, 2012 at 9:06 pm

      I think he translates across the UK really well…and his delivery and accent make it even more watchable. I saw him about 3 years ago I reckon, but now he’s playing large venues. My friend went to Birmingham the other evening and said he was fantastic.
      Popped you in draw Sharron…
      As for wardrobe that’s not my weakness, as you can see I have a harder time decluttering the paper!

      Reply
      • Sharron says

        October 17, 2012 at 12:04 pm

        That’s good to hear! i’ve heard so many negatives about the scouse accent (i have a very broad accent) and think he’s a really good representation of scousers!!

        So is all that paper sentimental Jo?

        Sharron xx

        Reply
        • simplybeingmum says

          October 17, 2012 at 2:46 pm

          Being from the Midlands I hear many negative comments about my own accent..so I totally understand!
          It’s clutter isn’t it? I know that deep down x

          Reply
        • Sharron says

          October 17, 2012 at 5:30 pm

          I love the midlands accent too, mind you i like any accent!!

          Yes Jo it’s clutter 🙁

          Sharron x

          Reply
  25. alice says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    John Bishop, please! He’s one of my favourite comedians!

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 17, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      Good choice Alice!

      Reply
  26. alice says

    October 16, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    John Bishop, please! He’s one of my favourite comedians!

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 17, 2012 at 2:45 pm

      Good choice Alice!

      Reply
  27. ruth says

    October 17, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    I would love the book please

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 18, 2012 at 5:20 pm

      I’ll pop you in the draw Ruth…

      Reply
  28. ruth says

    October 17, 2012 at 9:49 pm

    I would love the book please

    Reply
    • simplybeingmum says

      October 18, 2012 at 5:20 pm

      I’ll pop you in the draw Ruth…

      Reply

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