August declutter challenge - day 17

This is a bag I used for gym for a while. It is very small so can literally take a towel, small can of deodorant and hair elastics.

These days I'm so lazy so I just shove my stuff into my normal handbag since I get dressed at home.

Out, out you go!

How are you doing? We're just past the half way mark and it's getting harder, isn't it? I want you to create a lifestyle of decluttering and if you persevere, you'll get addicted to the space - trust me!

What are you decluttering today?

August declutter challenge - day 16

I don't know what's going on - this photo displays the right way up but when I upload it, it goes sideways.

Anyway, this is what I decluttered today - back to my sister-in-law. I've had it here for MONTHS because I have to be in the mood for intense books. I finally read it and also decided I can't do these kinds of books anymore - life is serious enough :)

What did YOU declutter today?

This clutter definitely makes MY butt look fat...aka August declutter challenge - day 15

I've had these grey pants for probably 10 years. I know we shouldn't wear anything with pleats but I camouflaged them for a good few years by wearing bum-length jerseys over the pants.

There is a particular jersey (pale-blue) that I LOVE wearing with these pants - they go SO well together.

They really started looking awful on me and I STILL couldn't get rid of them (like an old friend) so I put them aside for a year. This year I am SO OVER them and it was easy to now get rid of them.

Bye-bye, pants. It's been good :)


What are you decluttering today?

It's time to link up for week 2 of the challenge. You have until Saturday 16th 12pm EST and just like last week, I'll post the winners on Sunday.

Please link to your specific Declutter Challenge post and not to your general blog. Thanks :)

August declutter challenge - day 14

Today I'm getting rid of books. I don't keep anything unless it's definitely an 8 or 9 out of 10, and then only if it touched me in a deep and meaningful way.

So these are going to the secondhand bookstore to exchange for book credits :)

Have you started on your bookshelf yet? I'm betting that there are at least 20 books you can get rid of!

What are you decluttering today?

Testimonials from the August declutter challenge

I have been SO inspired by all the ladies participating in the declutter challenge, and have been getting the most WONDERFUL emails, so I thought I'd share the latest email with you.

I’m so glad I found your site…it really has changed my life…my family is thrilled with the way things are getting organized. Because of this challenge, I have become a more organized person. Thank you, thank you for your great tips and the contest. It has changed my life… Patricia from Gifts that say wow

So are you in yet? Get ready for the big link-up on Friday - at least 7 items to qualify, okay?


You can make this as big or small as you want.

My suggestion is start with one area

• that's bugging you the most
• that you feel stressed thinking about
• that drains your energy

Based on my 3 points above, what do you think you should declutter today?

August declutter challenge - day 13

I'm sure you're SOOO glad you're not seeing another handbag :)

These are some of Suzanne's favourite organising tools and I totally agree!

This one is going because it broke (yes, I could have fixed it with a new piece of string) and I've been waiting to use some cute shoebags I bought last year.

Out with the old, in with the new.

What did you declutter today?

We hit the big time over at 5 minutes for mom

I'm so excited! Our declutter challenge was highlighted in this post over at 5 minutes for mom.

If you're not familiar with the site, Janice and Susan are two GORGEOUS twin sisters who work from home and run two toy stores: A Rocking Horse To Love and Pedal Cars and Retro Collectibles.

I've been interviewed by them before so you can look for me under Readers Blogs. I'm a personal fan of Tackle it Tuesday because I love the idea of making yourself accountable by posting your projects.

Anyway, go look!

August declutter challenge - day 12

This is the last handbag for a while...unless I get obsessed with throwing out some more. The scary thing is there are many others I still have!

If you've been reading our travel blog, you might recognise this bag from our Ireland pictures.

I bought it at Primark at The Thistles in Stirling, Scotland because Dion said, "we have to wait for Suzanne to do anything touristy". That was all I needed to hear to hit the shops :)

It is HUGE and everything gets lost once it gets inside - good for travelling so that my baggage allowance wasn't compromised but not so good once we were home.

So, what are you decluttering today?

August declutter challenge - day 11

Yet another handbag...I know Beth thinks I'm crazy because she has a total of 4 handbags. I'm thinking, "how, exactly, do you match just 4 handbags to your personality?" :)

Clearly I have a screw loose!

An old, brown, casual handbag I got from Mr Price for R60 a gazillion years ago.

Out, out!!!

What are you decluttering today?


And now for my menu plan...
Monday
Stirfried chicken and rice with veggies

Tuesday
Spaghetti bolognaise prepared by Dion

Wednesday
Potato and sweetcorn bake, apricot chicken

Thursday
Pasta with spicy lentil and tomato sauce

Friday
Burgers and chips

Visit Laura for more menu ideas

August declutter challenge - day 10

yayyy to cutting up this credit card!

to be fair, I don't use this one as an actual credit card, but as a savings account

What did you declutter today?

P.S. If you need to get your money sorted, check out the Financial Freedom e-course