I've read on several blogs about other homemakers doing a 40 bags for 40 days decluttering challenge for Lent. I am not sure cleaning out drawers will make me a better Christian but I do like the timeframe of this challenge.
So, I made a list of every place in my home that needs cleaned out or decluttered and I plan to have them all done before Easter. My list starts at one end of the house and works my way to the other end.
I started making the list on Ash Wednesday and have crossed off a few things.
I was alone all day this Wednesday and made a lot progress on some of the bigger places - mainly getting the entire kitchen done except for one cabinet that is in a corner.
The places highlighted in red are decluttered
A list is my way of staying on track and eating this elephant one bite at a time.
Master bedroom
Endtables
Desk
Under bed
M bath
3 drawers
2 lower cabinets
1 upper cabinet
M closet
File cabinet
Supply shelf
R – clothes
J – clothes
Laundry Room
Upper cabinet
Lower cabinet
Drawer
Dining room
2 drawers
Entry closet
The whole thing!
Charging dresser – 3 drawers
Living room
Dresser – 7 drawers
1 cabinet
End table
Lamp table
Table drawer 1 and 2
Recliners
Bed #1 closet and under bed
Bed #2 top shelf and under bed
Bed #3 computer desk
Hall bath
Sink cabinet
Big cabinet
Kitchen
Red pantry
Green pantry
Drawers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Under stove
Cabinets
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Attic
Garage
all the the discards are going into a big pile in the master bedroom,
thankfully it is a big room.
Then I will have to decide whether there is enough for a yard sale, or if I should Freecycle it or donate it to a charity shop.
- anyone else working on this too?
- anyone else working on this too?
Hello Dear Friend,
ReplyDeleteLent is a 3 part event for us. Prayer,Fasting and Almsgiving.You are correct decluttering won't make us a better christian however the 40 days 40 bags purpose is to share our excess with others.This takes in the almsgiving part of Lent for us. I decluttered back during Advent and it sure does feel good. I do need to do Candi's toy box but I will have to tackle that when she is sleeping or I will get bit. LOL She sends Theo licks. She ate some ham and turkey over the week end.
Hugs,
Elizabeth
I think it's a wonderful idea. It's like I Cor. 14:40 "Let all things be done decently and in order" :)
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Good for you. Hugs, Cindy
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, I was in a decluttering challenge in Feb. I feel 100 pounds lighter (until I walk past a mirror)I think it helped me see so many ways we waste money on silly things, hope to do better this year. I donated most of everything I took out of the house to goodwill or our local nursing home they love haing extra craft things. Good luck to you!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you have done a lot already. Good for you! I'm just going through things as I can. I'm sure you will feel so great when you are done. Your list is a very good idea.
ReplyDeleteGood plan, daughter dear and know you will accomplish this big task.
ReplyDeleteI saw this challenge in 2010, though I'm not Catholic(blogs I saw this on), I thought it a wonderful idea. I didn't think I would get a whole 40 bags...but boy did I. Plus 4 boxes to charity and 2 overstuffed bags of shredding. It was shocking.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, I will be cheering you on.
blessings, jilly