extendedforecast Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I'm in and looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 So I went out of town for the week, and the cleaning lady was apparently bored because she cleaned out my basement. Most of it anyway. I'm in a little bit of shock. 90% of my list still needs doing but that was sure a nice surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 So I went out of town for the week, and the cleaning lady was apparently bored because she cleaned out my basement. Most of it anyway. I'm in a little bit of shock. 90% of my list still needs doing but that was sure a nice surprise! I need this kind of cleaning lady!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfarm Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 October 31. This is my last chance to get a jump on the November cleaning project. Today I commit to getting the whole house straightened up, scrubbing both bathrooms, getting caught up on laundry, and vaccuuming top to bottom. It is still raining here from the hurricane so I am stuck indoors. This would be a great time to clean! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 One more day until I have to take this challenge seriously. :D I cleaned out my refrigerator yesterday. Now I have to wash it. And we have been eating out of the freezer so we are making progress. Spice jars are washed and ready to be refilled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 is there anything I need to know posted here to get started? We are actually having plans to do a bunch this month, but something printed out that I can check off would be good for me, a natural listmaker. TODAY, already dh is taking an old couch and some boxes to church for a garage sale out of a room that has become a junk room that we want to make into a bedroom. So that was already planned. Plus there is a consignment sale next week that I signed up for in an attempt to cull out some extra clothes and books and toys from my girls' over full room. BUT there are so many areas around the house after 12 years of living here that need attention. Dh has slowly been working on the garage. It is halfway done, but he doesn't have a lot of time. So any plans posted yet in this long thread??? Or is it going to be another post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Nothing posted yet, but I think something should be coming soon. I believe the OP is or was in New York, so Sandy may affect her ability to post right now. We've all agreed to start out doing 20 minutes of something everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Great idea! November is usually the month I really starting thinking about this and wanting to get it done. I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatMomof3 Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 I am in, too. I would like to be able to have people over, not just a very few friends who "understand"! :iagree: I am so in :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juniper Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 Tomorrow I will start by decluttering the fridge and pantries. That is as good a place to start as any and it needs to be done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted November 1, 2012 Author Share Posted November 1, 2012 okay ladies! I am still stuck in nyc due to the hurricane :glare: and looks like I wont get home until Saturday at the earliest. My plan for the first week was to focus on the kitchen, so do you think it would be okay if we started on Monday instead of tomorrow? I really want to do this WITH everybody, and would hate to feel behind on the very first week. What says the participants? of course, you can feel free to do any decluttering you want before then!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumpyTheFrog Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Hey, I haven't read past the first few posts. Have the rules been posted yet? If so, in what post number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfletcher8091 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 My plan for the first week was to focus on the kitchen, so do you think it would be okay if we started on Monday instead of tomorrow? I really want to do this WITH everybody, and would hate to feel behind on the very first week. Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Ate some chocolate and now can't sleep. Here's my clean-up and decluttering list so far: clean out/scrub refrigerator clean out/scrub freezer get summer clothes bins put away straighten storage closets help dds organize their clothes and closets sort/straighten book shelves clean under beds wash baseboards, window and door frames straighten pantry sweep/dust laundry area convince dh to throw 1/2 of the contents of the garage :) Only 20 more days 'til MIL arrives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Year Round Mom Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 okay ladies! I am still stuck in nyc due to the hurricane :glare: and looks like I wont get home until Saturday at the earliest. My plan for the first week was to focus on the kitchen, so do you think it would be okay if we started on Monday instead of tomorrow? I really want to do this WITH everybody, and would hate to feel behind on the very first week. What says the participants? of course, you can feel free to do any decluttering you want before then!!! We can't start without you!!! I mean, the official list stuff. :) hope you get home safely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in NY Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 okay ladies! I am still stuck in nyc due to the hurricane :glare: and looks like I wont get home until Saturday at the earliest. My plan for the first week was to focus on the kitchen, so do you think it would be okay if we started on Monday instead of tomorrow? I really want to do this WITH everybody, and would hate to feel behind on the very first week. What says the participants? of course, you can feel free to do any decluttering you want before then!!! I am counting in your plan so I am happy to wait for you. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Happy to jump on with your plan on Monday but in the meantime I am still going to keep on trucking like I was doing in Oct because I have so much to contend with here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Monday sounds great. Have a safe trip home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 okay ladies! I am still stuck in nyc due to the hurricane :glare: and looks like I wont get home until Saturday at the earliest. My plan for the first week was to focus on the kitchen, so do you think it would be okay if we started on Monday instead of tomorrow? I really want to do this WITH everybody, and would hate to feel behind on the very first week. What says the participants? of course, you can feel free to do any decluttering you want before then!!! Absolutely! I'm still putting away the mess we made during the storm (blankets, coolers, candles, etc) and still have to find the time and energy to pick up allof the shingles around my house. :glare: THEN I get to start on the regular mess. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 My plan for the first week was to focus on the kitchen, so do you think it would be okay if we started on Monday instead of tomorrow? I really want to do this WITH everybody, and would hate to feel behind on the very first week. Sounds good to me :). I've been working on clearing out paper clutter. I'll keep cruising along with that until you get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Monday sounds great. Have a safe trip home! :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reflections Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 okay ladies! I am still stuck in nyc due to the hurricane :glare: and looks like I wont get home until Saturday at the earliest. My plan for the first week was to focus on the kitchen, so do you think it would be okay if we started on Monday instead of tomorrow? I really want to do this WITH everybody, and would hate to feel behind on the very first week. What says the participants? of course, you can feel free to do any decluttering you want before then!!! YAHOOOOO we don't start until Monday! Uh, I mean *cough*, of course I will wait. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Monday sounds great to me too!! :) Today though, I got two kitchen cupboards and the counter beneath them and the floor under that all cleaned out and scrubbed. I relaized today that I hadn't moved the chairs and SCRUBBED the floor since the end of the 400 jars of canned tomatoes in the middle of September. I vacuumed around everything of course but I hadn't steamed the floors spotless in that long. That's pretty gross. Now whenever I get overwhelmed, I just look over there and rest my eyes. I'm also burning a beautiful scented candle there. Good juju!! Halcyon, I am sending you much love as you get through the mess of Sandy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Absolutely! I'm still putting away the mess we made during the storm (blankets, coolers, candles, etc) and still have to find the time and energy to pick up allof the shingles around my house. :glare: THEN I get to start on the regular mess. :tongue_smilie: Here too, so Monday works for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Oops. I cleaned out the second fridge before I read that we aren't starting until Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Monday is good. I was just having a panic attack seeing this thread and thinking I was behind already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jpoy85 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Monday is good because Sunday im going to storage to clear some space for the CRAP from the apartment. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boscopup Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Monday will be great! I'll have a basically clean house (due to birthday party in a couple days) and be ready to spend time decluttering cabinets and such. :D I cleaned the guest bathroom today - down to washing the walls and baseboards. It is beautiful! I even cleaned out the medicine cabinet! I also got rid of Halloween leftovers in a kitchen cabinet that are a year or two old. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeschoolMamaOfTwo Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I can definitely wait until Monday. I am just focusing on keeping the areas clean that are clean (which right now is the whole house for the most part). My problem is I clean it and then mess it up again! LOL But, I still need to declutter. It may be clean(ish) but I still have too much stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I was not in the mood to do much today--I had a Halloween hangover for sure. But we had people over for dinner, so the public areas look pretty good now! Tomorrow I think I'll clean off...MY DESK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 YAHOOOOO we don't start until Monday! Uh, I mean *cough*, of course I will wait. :D :lol: and :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Well, Hurricane Sandy helped me get the fridge and freezer emptied. It will be interesting to start fresh with all new condiments etc. The hurricane also prompted us to finally defrost and clear the ancient downstairs fridge (hoping to convince DH to get it the heck out of here), and I'll be biting the bullet and throwing out anything in the chest freezer that is questionable or that I suspect we'll never eat. How's that for a silver lining? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 The kids and I tackled the basement which is our school area and playroom in one. It was an all-day job. I have 2 junk boxes to sort through, but everything else has a home down there, and it's so nice to have some peaceful space to school in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I'm planning to start tomorrow because I've hit a breaking point that has put me in the mood for throwing stuff out, and I have to take advantage of it while the mood lasts. Probably start with the playroom toys, then the kids' bedrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Monday's the new start date? Works for me! ...In the meantime, I organized our studio bookshelves - a minor feat in itself - and sorted more kid clothing. I've also found someone who needs our glider rocker, and I am so happy we can give it to her. :) Oh, and I finally hung our AAS whiteboard - woo hoo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloversandlions Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 YAHOOOOO we don't start until Monday! Uh, I mean *cough*, of course I will wait. :D Yes, this. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I cleaned out my bathroom junk drawer and under my bathroom cabinet, wiped both out, and reorganized them. Now I just need to get DH to go through the medicine cabinet (mostly his stuff). Cleaned out the chest freezer of all questionable food just in time for the garbage collection this morning. School room is next. :willy_nilly: Anyone have a solution for a thousand ponytail holders? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Researcher Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 YAHOOOOO we don't start until Monday! Uh, I mean *cough*, of course I will wait. :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hedgehog Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I cleaned out my bathroom junk drawer and under my bathroom cabinet, wiped both out, and reorganized them. Now I just need to get DH to go through the medicine cabinet (mostly his stuff). Cleaned out the chest freezer of all questionable food just in time for the garbage collection this morning. School room is next. :willy_nilly: Anyone have a solution for a thousand ponytail holders? :bigear: We have a mini chest of drawers from IKEA, which holds the girls' hair bands and clips - it's from the Moppe range, and there are two options, one with 6 drawers and one with 4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Monday will be great :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted November 3, 2012 Author Share Posted November 3, 2012 Thanks all for understanding. Use this weekend to do a nice general "surface" clean so that you arent annoyed and distracted by dirty toilets, dusty floors and smelly kitty litter :001_smile: We'll get to the good stuff on Monday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangermom Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Well, I did do something today--the surface of my desk is now all lovely and clean. It was piled high with stuff, much of which left in a garbage bag. Please do not ask about the shelves of the desk; that stuff belongs to my husband. There are a lot of cables that don't appear to actually be hooked up to anything on one end. I hid them with a family photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I opened this thread and immediately got up and cleaned off my set of homeschool shelves. Thanks for the motivation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I couldn't wait till Monday. :blush: I cleaned out our main coat closet, and freecycled all the outgrown warm stuff to people who will make sure it gets to the homeless. Everything that is not related to coats or outerwear is *out* of the closet and in its proper home! The floor is even washed - yay! Now I'll do that surface clean, that's a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 okay ladies! I am still stuck in nyc due to the hurricane :glare: and looks like I wont get home until Saturday at the earliest. My plan for the first week was to focus on the kitchen, so do you think it would be okay if we started on Monday instead of tomorrow? I really want to do this WITH everybody, and would hate to feel behind on the very first week. What says the participants? of course, you can feel free to do any decluttering you want before then!!! Well I was going to start today but I have a nasty stomach thing and can barely get out of bed, which also means I'm severely behind on laundry... So yeah. Monday's good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureMoms Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I cleaned out my bathroom junk drawer and under my bathroom cabinet, wiped both out, and reorganized them. Now I just need to get DH to go through the medicine cabinet (mostly his stuff). Cleaned out the chest freezer of all questionable food just in time for the garbage collection this morning. School room is next. :willy_nilly: Anyone have a solution for a thousand ponytail holders? :bigear: DD, the twins, and I all use ponytail holders, we have zillions of them. My favorite solution is one of those big caribiner (sp?) clips (or four, as the case may be.) You can clip them somewhere or just put them in a basket but it keeps the ponytail holders together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I know the readers of this thread will give me the empathy I seek... We are tackling part of the garage today. Monumental. We park one car in there, the rest is stacked and packed. Starting by the area closest to the door of the house...trash, donations, and things that need a new place to live in our house. It's tough work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 I know the readers of this thread will give me the empathy I seek... We are tackling part of the garage today. Monumental. We park one car in there, the rest is stacked and packed. Starting by the area closest to the door of the house...trash, donations, and things that need a new place to live in our house. It's tough work! You can do it! :001_smile: As I put away our Halloween stuff, I got two bags of stuff together to donate. (We decorate a lot & have a big Halloween party, but I've weeded out my stuff quite a bit over the past couple of years.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmoe Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 (edited) I know the readers of this thread will give me the empathy I seek... We are tackling part of the garage today. Monumental. We park one car in there, the rest is stacked and packed. Starting by the area closest to the door of the house...trash, donations, and things that need a new place to live in our house. It's tough work! My thoughts are with you today!:tongue_smilie: I did 20 minutes in the garage yesterday. Was able to get rid of two small bags of trash, fill one give-away box, organize some of my buckets of food. And the biggest accomplishment---convince my husband we can donate all the outgrown bikes! He had been holding out selling them---for three years! Now I will be able to walk in there! Edited November 3, 2012 by missmoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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