K - A variety of Odds and Ends

And the purging continues! It feels great to be back at it. :)

Like I said the other day when I was going through my youngest's room, there was not a whole lot of toys to get rid of. The same went for my daughters stuff. They got rid of so much last Spring that this year was EASY! YES! Here you can see a pile of papers, (old school work and pictures - she just kept her favorites), there are also a few toys, and a couple items to recycle. I just can't get over how quick this was compared to last years entire day of going through her stuff! It also helps if you break it up for the kids as they get really bored. An idea is to go through clothes one day and toys another or even break it down further like one area per day.

I also took Shawna's lead and gave back items borrowed. I had two of Shawna's books (one I had for over 2 years!) I know that I want to get into reading again but now realize that I am more likely to read an e book on my phone, a blog post, or short stories. I can handle that and I enjoy it! I also had a couple of items from another friend that I will return. 

I realized I forgot to put down that hubby and I went through the vehicles the other day when we were cleaning them. (I am counting that as 1!) Lol

Lastly I have two more procrastination projects that are getting done now!

1. Paper procrastination (AGAIN!) Three school age kids = tons of forms, newsletters, and info.! That is caught up - for now. :)
2. Receipts to send in and claim through benefits. Why do I put this off? It is money that we can get back and that's always a good thing. 

Another thing I am throwing away is a piece of carpet by our back door that our puppy thought would make a good pee pad for him when we are at work, (even though his actual pee pad is two feet away from the carpet!) :s 

1. My daughter's odds and ends 
2. Borrowed books
3. Pee mat :s
4. Paper procrastination
5. Receipts sent in to claim

With a week and a half left we will see what else I can come up with to purge?! I cannot tell you how nice it is to get rid of a ton of clutter. Clutter takes up room in your home and your mind. This space can be used for things that matter. Hope you are finding this as rewarding as we are!