Sunday Share #23 + Clearing out the Clutter WEEK 1

What's been happening? 
 I am taking packing/moving very seriously! I shared this photo of my Packing Guide on my Facebook page yesterday and it has proven to be very popular! It is such a great and simple idea - clearly labelling and colour coding your packed boxes, so when it comes to moving day, everyone knows where the boxes go (This chart will be displayed at the new house). 

I bought a six pack of packing tape from KMart (oh how I love KMart) for $6.50. It is perfect for colour coding the main areas of your home (you may need more colours depending on how many rooms/areas you have). I had a great suggestion from a reader about adding one more colour - for the "First to Open" box - this will have the items that we need first  e.g. tea/coffee/sugar, tools, cleaning items, bedding etc. This has to be my favourite tip if you are moving house - Colour coding boxes for designated areas!  Brilliant! 

Another tip I have and a lot of people will agree is "DECLUTTER"! 
I have moved quite a few times since I left home at 18, and each move I accumulated more and more stuff (insert "Sentimental Hoarder")...I never threw anything out - I kept it all - that was until before I moved in with my partner.  I had to have a MASSIVE DECLUTTER of everything I owned because my partner only had a 2 bedroom house...7 years of kids toys, clothes, miscellaneous items...THE LOT! I had a big garage sale and managed to get rid of 3/4 of my home! (Amazing, I know). And probably only half of the quarter left, came with me to my partner's home. The rest went to my parents - it was mostly my teaching stuff (not required as I was having a baby, and didn't have plans of returning to work within the first year). 

Almost two years later and an extra member in our family, I have accumulated a 'few' more things - eek...so I have been taking part in the 30 Day Declutter Challenge with An Organised Life - something I like to call "Clearing out the Clutter"

Here are a few of the things I have decluttered during Week 1...Shoes, Bags, Toiletries, Cups & Crockery, and Toys (plus Nick Nacks & Ornaments and Vases, Platters & Candles - not pictured). I did a bit of decluttering last year during the 20 Day Challenge  and then again when we put our house on the market, however I am sentimental hoarder and find it really hard to part with things because everything has a story behind it! However, due to these awesome challenges I partake in - my decluttering skills have improved and I can say goodbye to more items now (yaye - go me) - I am loving the challenge so far and I am so ready for WEEK 2!! 

Want to join in? It's never to late! I even have my Mum doing the challenge - and she's the Queen of Sentimental Hoarding (she got it from her Dad, my Grandad)! 
You can see my photos over on Instagram @charlene_ttmn or check out the hashtag #aol30daysdeclutter @anorganisedlife_

How's your week been? Have you decluttered anything lately? 

What else has been happening...
Wednesday: Mainly Music
Thursday: Coffee & Catch Up with SPACE Mums. My Mum came down and we got stuck into packing and a bit of decluttering! Miss B had her school photos - her last one at Primary School! *tear*
Friday: PLAY - oh such fun! Master M absolutely loves play, especially the paint! I have signed up to do my Course 2 for PlayCentre - always keen to learn more things! 
Saturday: Visit from Grandparents & my partners Brother & his family - was great to see them!
Sunday: Went to the last Open Home of what could be, potentially, our new home! *squeal* Will keep you posted on how things go! Sorry, don't want to give away all the details, just in case I jinx it! "Good things come to those who wait!" (we have been waiting for a looong time - wish us luck)

FMS Photo A Day Challenge...

From L-R: June 1. Many // June 2. Looking Up // June 3. Starts with B // June 4. Silly
June 5. Looking Down // June 6. Who I Am // June 7. Forgotten
Remember, you can Follow Me! on Instragram 
@charlene_ttmn

Check out Week 24 - 
All about emotions - See Chantelle's thoughts behind this Weeks prompts here
Play along: #fmsphotoaday +Fat Mum Slim 




Have a wonderful week!


13 comments

  1. I saw your baby bump on Instagram - you look fabulous - hope you are doing ok.
    I have been decluttering, there is something about it that feels so ADULT - I got one of thos under the bed plastic containers on wheels and in went al my stuff of my dressers - looks much better now :)

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    1. I am good thank you, Lisa = Oh It's a #flashback photo - one from the archives!! lol I loved being pregnant and I do miss it - not pregnant now though - :)
      Yes, decluttering does make you feel adult doesn't it! Maybe I am still part child, that's why I can't get rid of my stuff! Clean and clear surfaces make me smile :)

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  2. I love the idea of colour coding the boxes. But I wonder how on board the removalist's are with refering to the colour chart to work out where to put boxes?

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    1. We are moving house ourselves! No removalists here Sally-Ann!! One of my readers made the suggestion of having a picture of the floor plan at the new house (with the colour codes) so that who ever is helping with the move will know where to go! or before you start moving things in...give a quick tour of the house! :)

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  3. I seriously love how organised you are! Envy! #BlogFair

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    1. It's a bit ridiculous isn't it! I do thrive when I am organised! :)

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  4. Love the packing tape idea. We're moving across continents in a year so I'm going to have to get busy decluttering asap. Bleugh, getting started is the hardest part for me!

    #blogfair

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    1. Getting started is definitely hard for me too! However, once I start, I don't stop! Thanks for stopping by :)

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  5. Love this idea. I need to do major, major de-cluttering first. But I am a few years away from moving anywhere so I have time. LOL! Famous last words, I hope NOT

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    1. I am finding the 30 Day Declutter Challenge really helpful! Starting with little bits each day - it inspires me to do a bit more!

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  6. I love de-cluttering! Sometimes I wish I could move just to get rid of the junk and organize things better:)

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    1. I totally know you what you mean! As much as it pains me to pack up my home and move house - it is a great way to get rid of stuff you haven't used for months/years!

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  7. Hi, found you via the Road Trip 2015. Loving the declutter and Sunday share. I will be back :)

    http://yvonnevandalen.weebly.com/

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