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    40 BAGS 40 DAYS Week Three Progress

    March 2, 2013 |

    This week I focused on two spaces that needed a large burst of energy rather than a quick clean up: the kids’ room and clothing and craft storage. I also cleaned up my purse and a nightstand, and focused on keeping the laundry going and keeping things put away.

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    Shortly after I wrote last week’s progress post, I got to work cleaning out the kids’ room: their closet, drawers, room, and bins in the attic. Sure the room was clean, but drawers and closet were far from it.

    To avoid getting intimidated like the week before, I pulled everything out and organized it.

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    Little by little it all got done and everything was put away. And a week later, it’s still all put away and clean!

     

    On Tuesday night, some of the girls in our facebook group had a little challenge. We all got up off the couch, did a load of laundry, and cleaned a tiny spot. I tackled our nightstand, and while I didn’t have a bag, the spot was clean!

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    clean drawer, diaper and homemade baby wipes storage

    One of the spots I was putting off was the craft and décor storage.  I have three drawers in the hallway that were overflowing but now are organized and semi-empty:

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    I also tackled the crafts and décor stored in the basement calling my name.

    I spent about 2 hours (kid potty breaks and interruptions included) and knocked it out. I’ve spent much longer worrying about cleaning the space! I can see the tools, paint, and home improvement stuff looking at me, but that’s next. 😉

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    3 bags of garbage, 1 bag of fabric, 2 bags of stuff to be donated/sold. I also filled a bag with craft supplies that were never used or taken out of the bag that I can return.

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    to wrap up the week, I cleaned out my purse while on a train ride and filled a quart-sized bag 🙂

    11 bags total!

     

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    More 40 BAGS 40 DAYS 2013

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    • 40 BAGS 40 DAYS Week Two Progress

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    Comments

    1. Michelle

      March 11, 2013 at 4:27 am

      I just found your website, and what a great idea! I started Spring cleaning/purging/organizing/decorating last week, I'm in. 🙂

    2. Jenny Lynn

      March 04, 2013 at 11:57 pm

      It always amazes me at how much stuff I accumulate over the year. Then I so that spring clean, fill the back of my car many times. Only it some how seems like the clutter always returns. I think you are doing amazing!

    3. Jackie

      March 03, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      I've gotten rid of a bunch of stuff this week and have things listed for sale and stacked neatly into bins for the kids swapmeet and our garage sale. still so much to go - but everyday things are moving out!

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