tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.comments2022-11-20T01:26:01.897-08:00365 Days of Decluttering ChallengeSuzanne Sergishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comBlogger201125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-55073536883635926432012-05-03T20:29:03.295-07:002012-05-03T20:29:03.295-07:00Dear Suzanne--I would like to e-mail you about thi...Dear Suzanne--I would like to e-mail you about this challenge. I hope you're still checking this blog for comments. I tried to e-mail you but it went right into Outlook instead of showing me an address. <br /><br />I have some concerns that are private and I'd rather not post them on here. When I get onto my own private computer I will try the e-mail thing again. Thanks!Sandra L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12996512145634439543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-73305858046744153692012-02-04T11:34:49.111-08:002012-02-04T11:34:49.111-08:00When de-cluttering, consider using a professional ...When de-cluttering, consider using a professional cleaning service. We can help and not suffer from guilt pains.Need Computer Helphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271633166267071294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-7037254487570792462011-12-28T14:16:13.310-08:002011-12-28T14:16:13.310-08:00I am getting on board :)I am getting on board :)Bronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409510522460286600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-34104055118340882892011-01-26T15:36:09.802-08:002011-01-26T15:36:09.802-08:00@moongoddess77 Welcome Ali,
Congratulations on ac...@<a href="#c904782200539947717" rel="nofollow">moongoddess77</a> Welcome Ali,<br /><br />Congratulations on accepting your own <a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com/2008/03/from-discussion-that-started-it-all.html" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge</a>. I've added your blog to the list of challengers on the <a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge blog</a>.<br /><br />Please remember, this challenge is FOR YOU and you are only accountable TO YOU. Decluttering one item a day is all we ask of you; anything more and you are just giving yourself extra credit. ;-)<br /><br />Decluttering physical objects can become a bit addicting, as well as decluttering the mental clutter that was with it. A journey starts with a single step. Congrats, again, on taking this journey with us and getting rid of unwanted, unneeded, unused and unloved items in your life!<br /><br />~ Suzanne<br /><a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge</a><br /><a href="http://tcoyou.com" rel="nofollow">Taking Care Of You</a>Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-9047822005399477172011-01-24T10:49:49.659-08:002011-01-24T10:49:49.659-08:00Just discovered this today & its PERFECT for m...Just discovered this today & its PERFECT for motivation I need.<br /><br />Thanks & good luck! <br /><br />Already booted my 1st item out the door! A book I have yet to start that I know someone else will read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-23363969748587090182010-12-27T19:52:13.721-08:002010-12-27T19:52:13.721-08:00Hello Angela!
Congratulations on accepting your ow...Hello <a href="#c2997136713700570597" rel="nofollow">Angela</a>!<br />Congratulations on accepting your own <a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com/2008/03/from-discussion-that-started-it-all.html" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge</a>. I've added your blog to the list of challengers on the <a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge blog</a>.<br /><br />Please remember, this challenge is FOR YOU and you are only accountable TO YOU. Decluttering physical objects can become a bit addicting, as well as decluttering the mental clutter that was with it.<br /><br />A journey starts with a single step. Congrats, again, on taking this journey with us and getting rid of unwanted, unneeded, unused and unloved items in your life!<br /><br />~ Suzanne<br /><a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge</a><br /><a href="http://tcoyou.com" rel="nofollow">Taking Care Of You</a>Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-29971367137005705972010-12-23T08:57:34.426-08:002010-12-23T08:57:34.426-08:00I feel really behind the times!
My blog entry outl...I feel really behind the times!<br />My blog entry outlining my challenge goes live Dec 31, 2010 for an official start date of Jan 1, 2011. (http://spoiledchinesegirl.com/2010/12/challenge-accepted-365-days-of-decluttering-for-2011/) The supplied link might not work until that date, but I promise it exists!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09194671009766299990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-27680151285715503122010-12-05T08:04:56.441-08:002010-12-05T08:04:56.441-08:00Hello Vladivosta! Congratulations on accepting you...Hello <a href="#c2100482460994224209" rel="nofollow">Vladivosta</a>! Congratulations on accepting your own <a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com/2008/03/from-discussion-that-started-it-all.html" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge</a>. I've added your blog to the list of challengers on the <a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge blog</a>.<br /><br />Please remember, this challenge is FOR YOU and you are only accountable TO YOU. Decluttering one item a day is all we ask of you; anything more and you are just giving yourself extra credit. ;-)<br /><br />Decluttering physical objects can become a bit addicting, as well as decluttering the mental clutter that was with it. A journey starts with a single step. Congrats, again, on taking this journey with us and getting rid of unwanted, unneeded, unused and unloved items in your life!<br /><br />~ Suzanne<br /><a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge</a><br /><a href="http://tcoyou.com" rel="nofollow">Taking Care Of You</a>Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-21004824609942242092010-11-27T14:22:45.702-08:002010-11-27T14:22:45.702-08:00Wow, Suzanne, I am totally inspired by your idea! ...Wow, Suzanne, I am totally inspired by your idea! I created my blog because of it, and will start decluttering one (or two) thing at a day TODAY! Will see how it goes!Vladivostahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14168922024583766544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-83301814708691318522010-09-07T12:59:23.411-07:002010-09-07T12:59:23.411-07:00@Bakari
I've added your blog to the list of ch...@<a href="#c6909421078802857597" rel="nofollow">Bakari</a><br />I've added your blog to the list of challengers on the <a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge blog</a>.Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-20632052730798285592010-09-07T12:58:42.763-07:002010-09-07T12:58:42.763-07:00@Bakari
Hello and welcome! Congratulations on acce...@<a href="#c1560791334401726749" rel="nofollow">Bakari</a><br />Hello and welcome! Congratulations on accepting your own <a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com/2008/03/from-discussion-that-started-it-all.html" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge</a>.<br /><br />Kudos to you for not waiting for a 'perfect start' and just starting right here, right now. Next January 1st, you'll be able to take a moment and savor the feeling of freeing yourself of over 100 items!<br /><br />Please remember, this challenge is FOR YOU and you are only accountable TO YOU. Decluttering one item a day is all we ask of you; anything more and you are just giving yourself extra credit. ;-)<br /><br />Decluttering physical objects can become a bit addicting, as well as decluttering the mental clutter that was with it. Congrats, again, on taking this journey with us and getting rid of unwanted, unneeded, unused and unloved items in your life!<br /><br />~ Suzanne<br /><a href="http://365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">365 Days of Decluttering Challenge</a><br /><a href="http://tcoyou.com" rel="nofollow">Taking Care Of You</a>Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-69094210788028575972010-09-06T18:07:03.019-07:002010-09-06T18:07:03.019-07:00Oh, here’s my decluttering blog: http://my365dayso...Oh, here’s my decluttering blog: http://my365daysofdecluttering.blogspot.com/<br />I just started it today.Bakarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536210349756981482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-15607913344017267492010-09-06T18:06:03.501-07:002010-09-06T18:06:03.501-07:00Just found your site. It is just what I was lookin...Just found your site. It is just what I was looking for. I posted up a quick blog to chronicle my decluttering projects over the next 12 months. I thought about waiting until January, but that’s too far off. <br /><br />Will visit here often.Bakarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536210349756981482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-90520786343048240822010-08-16T15:31:50.686-07:002010-08-16T15:31:50.686-07:00I'm married to a hoarder. The attic, basement,...I'm married to a hoarder. The attic, basement, enc back porch, and storage room are all filled with boxes of things he can't let go. They aren't visible in our daily life, but they're "there" and it bothers me. He has saved the baby food jars we used when our children were small because these containers were "nice" (?) and would "be useful for something someday". The baby is now 43, and so far the baby food jars are still lying fallow in the attic. He also saves empty paint cans and old magazines. I'm trying to get him to read your blog and he's trying to give me sixty reasons why he's too busy right now, har, har!octoberpumpkinrubberstamps.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717803680190176427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-19301293165222508282010-08-04T13:56:24.385-07:002010-08-04T13:56:24.385-07:00@Barb @ 1SentenceDiary Way to go!
Actually, it...@<a href="#c8766036137706138262" rel="nofollow">Barb @ 1SentenceDiary</a> Way to go!<br /><br />Actually, it's not that the clutter multiplies...it's that we become better at seeing it! Which is maddening but definitely a good thing.<br /><br />Our lives didn't get cluttered in a matter of minutes and it will take time to work through it. Keep going!Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-87660361377061382622010-07-31T11:41:25.406-07:002010-07-31T11:41:25.406-07:00Joining up now... I've been uncluttering for q...Joining up now... I've been uncluttering for quite a while, but every time I look around it seems that I have more to do. Sometimes I think that my things replicate or reproduce in the dark corners of the closets when no one is looking, LOL. <br /><br />Earlier this week I got rid of 10 things from my general living space as I am <strong><a href="http://1sentencediary.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/uncluttering-very-slowly/" rel="nofollow">uncluttering, very slowly</a></strong>. At least I am making progress!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-33379863123616369352010-07-30T07:10:37.603-07:002010-07-30T07:10:37.603-07:00@Anonymous Hello!
By a crazy and funny coincidenc...@<a href="#c7616851791961599344" rel="nofollow">Anonymous</a> Hello!<br /><br />By a crazy and funny coincidence, I just happened to have left a comment on your "uncluttering very slowly" blog post via a link you provided on Unclutterer.<br /><br />As you mentioned, decluttering doesn't end. We keep working through the process in layer steps plus the opportunity for new clutter to enter our lives is always a possibility.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-76168517919615993442010-07-30T04:15:14.700-07:002010-07-30T04:15:14.700-07:00I recently just walked through my house and found ...I recently just walked through my house and found 10 things I could easily give away... it's amazing how this is such an iterative process. <br /> <br />On the first round through my closet, I got rid of two huge garbage bags of clothes. I loved the feeling of freedom it afforded me. A few months later, I can now see at least half a bag more of things that I really don't need. And I think it's the same for all the other areas of the house -- you have to keep going through it again and again.<br /><br />As for me, I'm just<strong><a href="http://1sentencediary.wordpress.com/2010/07/28/uncluttering-very-slowly/" rel="nofollow">uncluttering, very slowly</a></strong>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-54762597466240150382010-07-19T13:22:29.108-07:002010-07-19T13:22:29.108-07:00Hi there this post is really timely and dead on. Y...Hi there this post is really timely and dead on. You mentioned that you don't look at the object as emotionally fulfilling, and truth be told, I think that myself and others who tend to have some things cluttered may be feeling some kind of emotional pull to things, and thus not able to declutter and organize the best way possible. Thanks for that eye opener.UsedCardBoardBoxes.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11769154184038098436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-59042614508556604682010-06-13T07:57:50.338-07:002010-06-13T07:57:50.338-07:00@Brenton Hello Brenton, welcome!
Yes I have heard...@<a href="#c4500435743646034458" rel="nofollow">Brenton</a> Hello Brenton, welcome!<br /><br />Yes I have heard of and utilized Freecycle as a means of getting things I no longer wanted or needed to someone who would like them.<br /><br />It was many years ago and, at that time and in my area, it became more of a burden than a blessing. Some of those who responded were so rude and inconsiderate of my time and efforts that it became a negative to me. So, instead, I now just take everything to a charity.<br /><br />I miss seeing someone's delighted face and hearing their appreciation about receiving something that they are thankful to receive. They are the people I was truly trying to reach.Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-45004357436460344582010-06-08T02:34:31.008-07:002010-06-08T02:34:31.008-07:00Have you heard of freecycle? Its like Ebay but wi...Have you heard of freecycle? Its like Ebay but without money where you can post what items you want to get rid of and people will reply and come around and pick them up off you. Not sure if it is in all areas and countries but I find it great as it takes almost no effort.<br /><br />Freecycle is one of my <a href="http://brentonrussell.com/2010/06/02/my-declutter-principles/" rel="nofollow">Decluttering Principles</a> that I recently wrote about.<br /><br />Brenton Russell<br />www.brentonrussell.com<br />"The Simple Things in Life"Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045185948214352293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-58593996485202936012010-05-24T10:04:13.630-07:002010-05-24T10:04:13.630-07:00@la triste contenta Hello!
Uh oh, you are in trou...@<a href="#c4450230661645342726" rel="nofollow">la triste contenta</a> Hello!<br /><br />Uh oh, you are in trouble. If you are already feeling these physical items roping you in emotionally, can you imagine how overwhelmed you will be with many more school years worth added in?<br /><br />You are not alone though. So many moms have to find their way and learn the art of balance; not only with artwork but with many items of their children's childhood.<br /><br />All I can offer are some perspective-inducing thoughts and any support you'd like as you work through finding your balance between cherishing the past without letting it overwhelm your present.<br /><br />* Our children will not hate us for parting with anything from their childhood. With that said, many people do like to have a little something to look at from their past. <strong>The key is to remember that everything is too much and not special</strong>. Keeping some select things allows each piece to be appreciated, admired and to serve as a memory tie-in between our past and who we are now. <br /><br />* Check out <a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/5-ways-to-organize-and-display-your-childs-artwork" rel="nofollow">these ideas</a> on how to display childhood art so that it can be appreciated now, as well as saved for the future.<br /><br />* I know you mentioned a photograph not working well for you but maybe this combination will help with some of the items? From <a href="http://unclutterer.com/2010/02/08/why-we-hold-on-to-sentimental-clutter" rel="nofollow">Why we hold on to sentimental clutter</a> by Unclutterer: “Snap a digital photograph of the item and keep only the image. Save these pictures securely online in a program that allows you to keep notes about the image (like <a href="http://flickr.com" rel="nofollow">Flickr</a> or <a href="http://picasa.com" rel="nofollow">Picasa</a>)…Write a journal entry about the item before you get rid of it. The act of writing down the memory will let you think about the experience, which is usually more valuable than the object itself.”<br /><br />* For baby clothing, I found it easier to declutter the special items if I knew the child that would be wearing them. Hopefully, you know some people with similar gender/sized children and can pass these items on. That way they can be worn and be special to someone else (another mom) rather than having them stored away where no one gets to appreciate them.<br /><br />* If you’re so inclined, look for creative opportunities to repurpose some of the items, such as transforming clothing and blankets into quilts and framed artwork or drawings into wrapping paper and cards.<br /><br />* <strong>Pretty much, look for ways to gently separate yourself from whatever you can. You may not become a reformed sentimental keeper but you will have less overall!</strong>Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-44502306616453427262010-05-21T13:06:12.729-07:002010-05-21T13:06:12.729-07:00hello, how can I get rid of my son's preschool...hello, how can I get rid of my son's preschool art work? it's so hard for me and it is not the same if I just take pics of them... Oh my! and they occupy a lot of space and I hardly use them in a regular basis, but I think (feel) they're a treasure (for me and probably for him in the future)... I'm confused with this issue... the same happens to me with his baby clothing!!! :S<br />Thanks!la triste contentahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691491186771418941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-48539825801194714092010-05-05T11:52:02.071-07:002010-05-05T11:52:02.071-07:00@Declutter365
Congrats to you & your sister f...@<a href="#c7566026932401005779" rel="nofollow">Declutter365</a><br /><br />Congrats to you & your sister for accepting your own challenge!<br /><br />As you know, writing about or sharing your decluttering adventure isn't as important as staying true to your challenge and purging one thing each day. Kudos to you for still going strong. I'm so proud of you!<br /><br />To hear that your efforts are also helping to teach your daughter makes me even happier. WTG you! That was one of the best side-effects of beginning my decluttering adventure several years ago...I was teaching my children a better way than living with clutter.<br /><br />Congrats again on all your efforts (and the link love). Keep going!Suzanne Sergishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862107904825511483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501830233162703789.post-77273360306615415392010-05-04T13:23:39.073-07:002010-05-04T13:23:39.073-07:00PS. I've posted a link to your blog on our blo...PS. I've posted a link to your blog on our blog! :-DDeclutter365https://www.blogger.com/profile/13563083970979487208noreply@blogger.com