February 14: Day 45 Photos Keep Well

Gasp! No, I'm not advocating getting rid of photos. I am just saying that a photo of that beautiful Valentine's Day bouquet or prom corsage might be a better option than hanging on to the dried one for x-many years. Just something to keep in mind.

Today away went some ribbon that was to mix and match as a band around a hat. The hat is no longer with me, so neither will be the ribbons.

Feb.13: Day 44 Keep Going!

Everyone can get rid of one thing per day, either by using it up, giving it away, returning or selling it, or (gulp) throwing it away. Keep it up!


I've begun my journeys into the scary attic. Found three chamois shirts my husband had slated for the give away bin last year that got stuck up there. Off they go!

Feb. 12: Day 43 Closets

I was purusing my closet the other day and wondering, "Why do I keep all these clothes I never want to wear?" Do I think I'll change my mind next winter and like them better? A jacket and a shirt went into the give away bin and more will follow.

Feb. 11: Day 42 The Little Things

My eyes are becoming trained to look for unnecessary clutter in hidden places. Today I found a round hair brush all chewed up from our dog in the recesses of a drawer as well as some mostly used lotion I got as a gift eight years ago from a student. Yikes! Both went into the trash.

We are on day 42, ladies, and everyone seems to be making great progress! I have wondered, watching shows like "Clean House," if those people really change, or if they revert back to their messy ways. By simplifying every day, I think we are developing habits that will change us for good.

Feb. 10: Day 41 Tupperware

You will see me refer to "Tupperware" more in future posts as it can be a collecting nightmare. As I was shoving some other item into a drawer, I couldn't figure out why the item wouldn't fit nicely. There, tucked into the back of the drawer were Tupperware sippy cup lids. My kids are 18 and 20. At one point a few years ago, I saw these lids and thought I would keep them for little kids who come to visit. Like that's happened...even if little ones did come, they usually have their own non-spill cups.

Bye-bye lids.

Feb. 9: Day 40 Craft Idea Books

I have some wonderful craft idea books...that I rarely look at. Am I thinking I'll have more time someday? By then, that craft may be out of vogue. In addition, though I hate to admit it, I really can get any idea I'd ever want off the Internet.

I am sorting the books and giving away several today.

Feb. 8: Day 39 Bathroom Cupboards

Many of you have commented that you have rid yourselves of excess, unused makeup, lotions, sample shampoos, etc. If you have time in the next few days, take a critical eye into the bathroom cupboards, under the sink, medicine cabinet, and find old, unused items that can go. You will be surprised at how much has accumulated in the back of those places.

An old, now unused electric toothbrush and some mostly gone lotion bottles went out into the trash for me today.