Did my Life get too Cluttered?
Blog Note: I have severely disappointed one of my readers, maybe more and I am sorry. I started this declutter challenge back in Jan., 2011. We had 3 months worth of prizes added to the pile and a nice group of readers jumped on board and participated enthusiastically. Then my life took over (one kid graduating high school out of state plus open house, one graduating college, sick mom, another kid moved out, high school senior went to college, 2 kids got licences, a wedding, a bridal shower, yada-yada-yada! ) Anywho, I let the ball drop on this and I am sorry! Especially to my dear reader who is upset with me. But the challenge isn’t ruined yet…we have this month to get caught up!
So Let’s Catch up!
Anyway the deal was, you were supposed to declutter one item everyday for 365 days. Then you were supposed to give your input every month into how you were doing as your entry and I would add a prize to the pile each month. You guys did an awesome job of commenting in the first three months.
Jan. 2011 172 comments
Feb. 2011 68 comments
March 2011 101 comments
Here’s a story from one of our reader’s pictures, Jen S., that she shared on her decluttering efforts this year:
Jen S. sent this shot of her Egress before her Decluttering Efforts
Here’s Jen S. Egress after Decluttering! Amazing Right?
THE PRIZES!
The prize pile has the following items in it so far:
- $25 Pier One Gift Card (February addition to the Pile of Prizes)
- The $70 Grey Serena William Purse featured in our giveaway (March Addition)
So here’s the deal, this was supposed to be the last month and you were supposed to have 9 months of commenting. Also, I was supposed to add 9 more prizes to the pile. Okay here’s the Newest prizes:
- April Addition: Write it Down! Camping Journal ($12.95)
- May Addition: Microfiber Hair Wrap ($5)
- June Addition: Frownies pH-Balancing Complexion Wash and Rose Water Hydrator Spray ($20)
- July Addition: Latika Natural Soap: Handmade Darling Soaps ($20)
- August Addition: Faux Diamond Ring ($10)
- September Addition: 2 tubes of Motives lipstick by Lauren Ridinger ($44 retail)
- October Addition: Elf Nailpolish–5 Colors ($20)
- November Addition: Elf Eye Shadow –Multi Palette ($15)
- December Addition: Organic Shea Butter Soap ($5)
- January Additon: Juice Beauty Green Apple Hydration Mask ($10)
TOTAL: $252 in Prizes to be Won!!
Answer these 9 Decluttering questions in the Rafflecopter and we’ll find our De-cluttering Champion!
NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
Interested in joining the challenge, just fill out the remaining comments in the Rafflecopter below to jump in. While you missed your first three entries–you still can claim nine entries! Will you join us?
THE GIVEAWAY: Ends 11:59 January 23.
UPDATE: The Declutter Challenge Giveaway has ended. The Rafflecopter had 873 entries and has been deleted. Thank you for being part of this event for the entire year. See Giveaway Winners.
Blog Note: Some of these giveaways items were previously provided for review purposes. This post was not compensated and the giveaway was strictly as a fun event for interaction with readers!
use anything you have that could store things and lable them
My husband is the worst by far
I need a decluttering tip..maybe then I wouldnt be cluttered lol
the basement is by far the most cluttered,thats where we stash everything
my husband..and his electronics among other things…hes a horder lol
Did you get rid of 365 things this year?
No, but I like this idea. I think I can do one thing a day. A little late start but still a good goal. thank you
Who stands in your way from decluttering?
ME!
What’s the biggest factor that makes you KEEP something versus throwing it OUT?
Truthfully, mental illness. I have OCD and have hoarding tendencies.
How do you motivate yourself to declutter?
put it on my to do list. but don’t make the goal too big. If it is a whole room then say, I will declutter 20 items in that room today. before you know it DONE
label all your totes and boxes. If you have lots of them keep them alphabetized. This way you can add or remove things from the appropriate tote
Who is the person (s) who cause clutter in your house?
That would have to be both my daughter and myself, but in totally different areas. Me it is paperwork, her it is everything else. LOL
What is your favorite Decluttering Tip?
Use it and loose it! Once you are done with something, don’t hang on to it. Recycle it or throw it away. It doesn’t need to be taking up any more space then it needs to
What area of your home is your CLUTTER HOTSPOT? Why?
My computer desk. It is where I pay my bills, read my mail, heck even do my taxes. I even work here. Isn’t our lives on the computer these days??
What’s your biggest decluttering Challenge in the past year?
paper work. I have ‘piles disease’ when it comes to any kind of paperwork
Our family room is our CLutter hotspot, because it is filled with boxes, some full and some empty were we started packing. It has a bunch of other things also. Basically a dumping room. Headboard, weight equipment, deep freezer, tables, etc.
My biggest de-cluttering challenge in the past year has been my boy’s room.
The kitchen bar counter is the hotspot in our house.
My sewing room is the biggest decluttering issue of the past year.
My dog stands in the way of my decluttering! He likes to “help”, which is not very helpful at all!
I motivate myself to declutter by imagining one of my neatfreak friends are coming over!