tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64210495743752994772024-03-13T14:48:10.442+00:00The Daily DeclutterNichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-14363488518625360602010-02-07T14:17:00.000+00:002010-02-07T14:17:58.859+00:006 February Mission - Day 36<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBo8B5rBimW2wWsMgQtW42_PWMRFWncdC2ZMmId5XNzoVWEZtVRgaddqn9JY05R3niEn-0wHcE_0JoAYRvmfGpOvGHLDWGBPYbHkoEyfc7r4N-1c9_cs3o5Z3RJUQQv_lKnWQBWg3Ky9U4/s1600-h/kitchen+clutter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBo8B5rBimW2wWsMgQtW42_PWMRFWncdC2ZMmId5XNzoVWEZtVRgaddqn9JY05R3niEn-0wHcE_0JoAYRvmfGpOvGHLDWGBPYbHkoEyfc7r4N-1c9_cs3o5Z3RJUQQv_lKnWQBWg3Ky9U4/s200/kitchen+clutter.jpg" width="160" /></a></div><br />
It's back into the kitchen today ...<br />
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Which appliances do you have but you don't use often enough to justify the space they take? Juicer? blender? bread maker? sandwich toaster? ice cream maker? deep fat fryer? steamer? food mixer? popcorn maker? food processor? coffee maker? slow cooker? microwave? toaster? spare kettle? TV?<br />
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Have a look and see what you can live without - unless your kitchen is huge, there's never enough room for all of these things, and having them out on the counter just makes them look cluttered and your kitchen even smaller.<br />
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A good place to get rid of electricals is Freegle (or Craig's List, if you are in the USA) - hopefully, it will go to someone who will use whatever you don't!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-48035941413160198682010-02-05T08:54:00.000+00:002010-02-05T08:54:59.429+00:005 February Mission - Day 35<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOh4-VU7J5d3kBX21H-g6UdWb3XZdjqzDi04hpgZOs5CbPcirkYo_9cBy96jVJilwf8_NXwXhsBuC96opcoDG2mYpoAoIWfMITQMFwAqlyduwdwfhQFYUNa8XCnZu0OdizQVksAdFUxzY/s1600-h/books.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeOh4-VU7J5d3kBX21H-g6UdWb3XZdjqzDi04hpgZOs5CbPcirkYo_9cBy96jVJilwf8_NXwXhsBuC96opcoDG2mYpoAoIWfMITQMFwAqlyduwdwfhQFYUNa8XCnZu0OdizQVksAdFUxzY/s320/books.jpg" /></a></div><br />
Today's challenge is to sort through your books - you don't have to do them all, just one shelf at a time. ..<br />
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Are there books you've read, liked, but haven't re-read?<br />
Are there books you've started, got bored with, and don't feel motivated to finish?<br />
Are there books you've bought, and wonder why?<br />
Are there reference books that are out of date, or refer to interests you've had, or courses you've done but are no longer relevant?<br />
Are there books you've "out grown" as your tastes have changed?<br />
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It's time to move them on.<br />
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Some of my favourite ways of doing this (links go to my homepage if I'm on the site)<br />
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<a href="http://www.bookmooch.com/lindenbooks"> Bookmooch</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.readitswapit.co.uk/UserProfile.aspx?UserID=18995">ReadItSwapIt</a> (although of course, you get one book back for every one you swap - but it does mean you don't buy any more books!)<br />
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<a href="http://www.greenmetropolis.co.uk/">GreenMetropolis</a> (sell your books, and plant trees too!) (I'm lindenbooks there)<br />
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and of course, <a href="http://www.bookcrossing.com/referral/beebarf">Bookcrossing</a><br />
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Other places to give your books away:<br />
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<a href="http://www.ilovefreegle.org/">Freegle</a><br />
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Your local hospital, school or playgroup (our library has a collection point for books to be donated to our hospitals)<br />
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Charity shop (although some are picky, and ditch many donations - anecdotally, Oxfam are prone to this)<br />
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(If you want to know, I've got over 400 books I'm going to be getting rid of ...)Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-16215991074829166492010-02-04T08:39:00.000+00:002010-02-04T08:39:00.733+00:004 February Mission - Day 34<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhrr1_0cRwiekzEpgz0e9t1TyeeTwRbPEIPhHNUabwRX4QcpJN6m98noTtxXUX-iEBPrTGtUUcbEiom67S1Vwgr56de7BbC0J89morablIKklrErOasJZdhdBKNipZ2KzRgPhTKaKnQSd/s1600-h/bag.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWhrr1_0cRwiekzEpgz0e9t1TyeeTwRbPEIPhHNUabwRX4QcpJN6m98noTtxXUX-iEBPrTGtUUcbEiom67S1Vwgr56de7BbC0J89morablIKklrErOasJZdhdBKNipZ2KzRgPhTKaKnQSd/s320/bag.jpeg" /></a><br />
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Bags, bags, bags ... we've sorted out the plastic type, now I'm moving the attention to any others we have - handbags, back packs, overnight bags, suitcases ... I've got four rucksacks and yet I hardly ever go out walking these days ... I keep them around "just in case" but "just in case" of what?<br />
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It's the same with other travel stuff - but that's a mission for another day...<br />
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Get rid of the ones you don't use, the ones you don't like, the ones that might let you down as you go through the station/airport/down the street, the ones that hold too much/too little ... <br />
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Have fun!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-58407464250146924302010-02-03T08:36:00.000+00:002010-02-03T08:36:00.470+00:003 February Mission - Day 33<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvpxsk4dQdf0wa5ZFGeMBYd6JT8QQc8X9pXfpw_OObFT1tPyZDNK_iT1hBS7wZ5yiA8VjZI_vCsE0BxccrUXVmhZaaoag-zMOsVCS5C3KX1pvy8lHpZgWWeQmwWke9WigzqoX4cVAppFk/s1600-h/cluttered-desk-main_Full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwvpxsk4dQdf0wa5ZFGeMBYd6JT8QQc8X9pXfpw_OObFT1tPyZDNK_iT1hBS7wZ5yiA8VjZI_vCsE0BxccrUXVmhZaaoag-zMOsVCS5C3KX1pvy8lHpZgWWeQmwWke9WigzqoX4cVAppFk/s320/cluttered-desk-main_Full.jpg" /></a><br />
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Hopefully this is a challenge for everyone today :o)<br />
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I know I work better when I have clear space around me, and when the things I need are to hand, and easily found.<br />
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So, today's task is to clear the surface of your desk - whether that be at work, or home - and find a home for all those papers, pens, stray mugs etc.<br />
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If you're feeling very brave, you can declutter the drawers as well.Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-62906347142959916132010-02-02T08:32:00.000+00:002010-02-02T08:32:00.395+00:002 February Mission - Day 32<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixC6kvuE0bbq6o2L4PXhih4WMJV0KOQoH8VkcpppC4bR0Tq_AvTuQVZ6MnGSzisVhD2-c3be-ocTXzAcIKA-kCLWmiP6rZFnAIITHw1ZPOgIfQbouT9VZR5xCem1uIcx2keol93ZW9vauA/s1600-h/pet-clutter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixC6kvuE0bbq6o2L4PXhih4WMJV0KOQoH8VkcpppC4bR0Tq_AvTuQVZ6MnGSzisVhD2-c3be-ocTXzAcIKA-kCLWmiP6rZFnAIITHw1ZPOgIfQbouT9VZR5xCem1uIcx2keol93ZW9vauA/s320/pet-clutter.jpg" /></a><br />
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For those of us with little furry friends - have you noticed how much stuff they can accumulate? Spare water bottles, packets of snack treats they don't like, old towels and blankets, toys, carriers, leads, shampoos ... the list goes on and on!<br />
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Today's challenge is to sort out the clutter - it would be better if you didn't give away your pets ;o)<br />
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If you don't have animals - spend a little time decluttering something related to a hobby of yours.<br />
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Have fun!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-51060025718239627602010-02-01T08:30:00.000+00:002010-02-01T08:30:00.526+00:001 February Mission - Day 31<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbJL8iVOyAOdYX5p1hZ-6O-Zc-UsWo97r1MUkvKN82dHcctM99ODffCmCfkKNuldEFCLLhltYYp7IYd-HpRsnPhlyjSLGi1CepP6TjOM8PsLckQAijzn186ISC7An81i-ttd75DsLlg0R/s1600-h/CW781Fridge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbJL8iVOyAOdYX5p1hZ-6O-Zc-UsWo97r1MUkvKN82dHcctM99ODffCmCfkKNuldEFCLLhltYYp7IYd-HpRsnPhlyjSLGi1CepP6TjOM8PsLckQAijzn186ISC7An81i-ttd75DsLlg0R/s320/CW781Fridge.jpg" /></a><br />
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You might have done this one before, but it's something that needs doing regularly :o)<br />
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Go through the fridge and chuck out anything that's out of date, or you've tried and just don't like! And while you're in there, give the shelves a wipe :o)Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-20183784119911565522010-01-31T17:00:00.002+00:002010-01-31T17:00:02.088+00:0031 January Mission - Day 30Hopefully, you've been putting items in the 'keep for now' and 'giveaway' boxes. Today's the day to do something about them!<br />
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The first one to deal with is the 'keep for now' box. This contains all those little orphan items that you want to keep but don't have a home for. Now there's less clutter about, it should be easier for you to find homes for these things - so put them away! Or you may have realised you don't really need the item after all - so bin it or put it in the giveaway box.<br />
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The giveaway box should also see some action - take the items in them to the appropriate place or person, be it in person or via mail or any other method ... list the items on Freegle or Craig's List for example.<br />
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Ideally, your boxes should be empty for the start of the new month!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-69378577316428320002010-01-30T08:45:00.000+00:002010-01-30T08:45:01.015+00:0030 January Mission - Day 29A very simple mission today:<br />
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Clear off all the magnets, post its, postcards and artwork stuck to the front of the fridge and freezer. It will actually make your kitchen look neater and tidier in one fell swoop!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-19241320919202734942010-01-29T08:51:00.000+00:002010-01-29T08:51:00.159+00:0029 January Mission - Day 28<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvsJU5RJI-int9EVNCQgiAMWcXIbjbFPetwvVJ_SMMNkEZI5DKprFb4xm1iGXhoFukN4zPE1NvphN_gO4DYJpD0WwXgMjY3AM23awUXNC6OelRdHzNd-vnhNgOjtsUUmRCRLSAkNLONuy/s1600-h/computer+desk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzvsJU5RJI-int9EVNCQgiAMWcXIbjbFPetwvVJ_SMMNkEZI5DKprFb4xm1iGXhoFukN4zPE1NvphN_gO4DYJpD0WwXgMjY3AM23awUXNC6OelRdHzNd-vnhNgOjtsUUmRCRLSAkNLONuy/s320/computer+desk.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today's challenge is to clear and tidy your computer desk. Corral those pens, shred that paper, take that mug back to the kitchen.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wipe your desk, keyboard and monitor too, and give your printer and stuff a quick dust.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Let us know how you get on with this challenge - with pictures if you dare!<br />
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<div align="left">Just like food, make up has a shelf life. And it's not a marketing ploy by the cosmetics companies either, otherwise they wouldn't bother putting any preservatives at all in their stuff ;o) Most makeup contains some form of oil, and in time, all oils go rancid - yuck! And that's without all the bacteria transferred to makeup from your skin and applicators - some of them ae the good bacteria that protect your skin, of course, but in excess they can do some harm to your makeup. And some bacteria are the ones that cause spots and break outs - do you really want to be putting them back on your skin?<br />
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A few rules of thumb to help you decide what to keep and what to bin:<br />
<ul><li>if it smells funny - or worse, tastes funny (lipsticks and lip balms) it's gone off and should be trashed<br />
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<li>if it has changed texture - foundations, creams, nail polishes etc - it's past it's best and should be thrown away. I don't care if you can't get that colour anymore! There's probably a reason for that - it's no longer the fashion, and you'll look dated if you wear it :o)</li>
<li>if you can't remember when you bought it - it's probably longer than the recommended shelf life</li>
<li>if you remember wearing this item five years ago - throw it out!</li>
<li>if you haven't used the item in the last year, it should probably go, too.</li>
</ul>Here are some basic guidelines for the shelf life of cosmetics:<br />
<ul><li>Cream or Compact Foundation: 18 months</li>
<li>Liquid foundation: 1 year</li>
<li>Concealer: 12-18 months</li>
<li>Powder: 2 years</li>
<li>Blush and Bronzer: 2 years</li>
<li>Cream Blush: 12-18 months</li>
<li>Powder Eyeshadow: 2 years</li>
<li>Cream Eyeshadow: 12-18 months</li>
<li>Pencil Eyeliner: 2 years</li>
<li>Liquid eyeliner: 3-6 months</li>
<li>Mascara: 3 months (eyes are a breeding ground for bacteria, and also eyes are quite susceptible to infections. Always throw your mascara out if you've had an attack of conjunctivitis, for example)</li>
<li>Lipstick: 2 years</li>
<li>Lip liner: 2 years</li>
<li>Lip gloss: 18-24 months</li>
<li>Nail polish: 1 year</li>
</ul>Some toiletries and makeup have little icons of an open jar or bottle on them, and a number afterwards - this is the expected shelf life after opening. Pay attention to them!<br />
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Toiletries and cosmetics from "natural" suppliers such as Lush have a much shorter shelf life, as they don't have so many preservatives in them (if any). I know Lush have Best Before dates on their stuff, and I haven't yet had any problems with exceeding them, but ... </div><div align="left"><br />
Other things you might like to do:<br />
<ul><li>buy a new toothbrush, or change the head on your electric one</li>
<li>wash your make up bag, or replace it</li>
<li>wash your make up brushes and sponges</li>
<li>replace your bath sponges/scrubs</li>
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Declutter your handbag/man bag/backpack/lunch bag!<br />
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Stop carrying around so much stuff you're lop sided, and cut it back to what you really need - and not just what you think ymight come in handy :o)<br />
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You can also sort through your wallet/purse and give that a tidy, too!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-59880613334263985672010-01-26T08:20:00.000+00:002010-01-26T08:20:00.733+00:0026 January Mission - Day 25<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Rq4e2VbwakU-UbB-YyffZFBGQIDT9DTxDolZQVchxKnf6YLAkPKGgtaI97_nRSTc5hK5iAVwUFbTGzXB-sr2Y8JKfjQqIR8D5-9DHqRgELjzNX-hyJYPib-pfWXEkzx3P4cZhNw5HTgi/s1600-h/guilt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7Rq4e2VbwakU-UbB-YyffZFBGQIDT9DTxDolZQVchxKnf6YLAkPKGgtaI97_nRSTc5hK5iAVwUFbTGzXB-sr2Y8JKfjQqIR8D5-9DHqRgELjzNX-hyJYPib-pfWXEkzx3P4cZhNw5HTgi/s320/guilt.jpg" /></a><br />
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Today's challenge is a free choice - do whatever is calling you loudest, or causing the most friction with those you live with, or what you are feeling most guilty about, or what you are most worried about - be that clutter, a task to do, a situation you are in, or whatever. <br />
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Good luck - and share your achievements with us!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-11813503305216513462010-01-25T08:16:00.000+00:002010-01-25T08:16:00.178+00:0025 January Mission - Day 24<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVjEsfKQTRnROiPP79An0aBAove0xqG7hcK-9asI9ekEhA8QdeFjDhTkdpHBsdG5pp5dzGXohlyQcVxot1xsVT_29Qv91sn1LMfE8qvwg99FtvCNWyjWgcUqkj8M6R1tY14riJwUXtOZA/s1600-h/BS_UnderwearDrawer_157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglVjEsfKQTRnROiPP79An0aBAove0xqG7hcK-9asI9ekEhA8QdeFjDhTkdpHBsdG5pp5dzGXohlyQcVxot1xsVT_29Qv91sn1LMfE8qvwg99FtvCNWyjWgcUqkj8M6R1tY14riJwUXtOZA/s320/BS_UnderwearDrawer_157.jpg" /></a><br />
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The other day, we went after our socks - today, it's knickers and bras!<br />
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How many pairs do you really need? What's the longest holiday you take? Count the number of days, then add a couple of pairs either side for the days before and after and see if that reduces the pile :o)<br />
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Do try and get rid of the holey ones, the grubby ones, the uncomfortable "every other pair is in the laundry" ones, the ones with sagging elastic, the ones your mother would have hated you to be wearing if you were knocked down by a bus... LOL<br />
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Ladies, you can do the same with your bras :o)<br />
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The bonus challenge after completing this is (for the ladies, again) to get yourself fitted properly for a bra, with a reliable fitter. I'm lucky in that I have an independent lingerie shop 2 minutes away, and the fitters are excellent. Wearing the right size bra took off 7 pounds from my appearance, and boosted my confidence no end (as well as boosting my assets!). When you know your proper size, come back and finishing decluttering your drawer of all the wrong size bras!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-17935990450925644752010-01-24T08:13:00.000+00:002010-01-24T08:13:00.271+00:0024 January Mission - Day 23<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXrzUGsV10_Yvc-ByPTkRySSNAVN89kp9tJOwvna9vzJXWTQws1yA2wYzfJnbk-d6yWCnp5lgEkAu8Fkz8Gdrw_RouUoLgByPFS9p-0YqCX0zbxhFHAfYbWQ-klRh88KTLg1l3qCKt48Z/s1600-h/laundry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsXrzUGsV10_Yvc-ByPTkRySSNAVN89kp9tJOwvna9vzJXWTQws1yA2wYzfJnbk-d6yWCnp5lgEkAu8Fkz8Gdrw_RouUoLgByPFS9p-0YqCX0zbxhFHAfYbWQ-klRh88KTLg1l3qCKt48Z/s320/laundry.jpg" /></a><br />
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Today, we're delving into the laundry and ironing! I've come up with a series of (mostly) small tasks for you to 'pick and mix' from - let us know how you get on!<br />
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Suggestions:<br />
<ul><li>declog the lint filter on your tumble drier (if you have one) and also clean off any residue from those tumble drier sheets (if you use them)</li>
<li>declog the powder dispenser on your washing machine</li>
<li>descale your iron if you need to <br />
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<li>get rid of any empty detergent and conditioner containers. Combine those dregs, if necessary. (Why do I have two half used Febreze sprays?)<br />
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<li>if you've got a washing line and pegs, go through the pegs and throw away the ones with broken springs, dodgy teeth etc.</li>
<li>gather all the stain removers and detergents etc and put them in a basket together. It might also be useful to put a small sewing kit in there too, to fix loose buttons on etc.</li>
<li>set to and fix any clothes you identified as needing work from your wardrobe declutter</li>
<li>go through your ironing pile and if there's anything there that's been hanging around for weeks - well, do you really need it?</li>
<li>if you're feeling really brave, tackle the ironing and *put it away*. <br />
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</ul>Have fun!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-66611277956422775882010-01-23T08:11:00.000+00:002010-01-23T08:11:00.474+00:0023 January Mission - Day 22<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1MIECLNUWbXrlQqMdOtNWmumvAerz9NarQ9tteOdbswhAD1rWygU7lTVotgy7UB7qJlAZNqOH7bb2IAMJ8JDra9EScx5ghyphenhyphenKARHsqcj2mO7vcO3DNJbDWvVmuPAbs9bvzM3Do4iohFUo/s1600-h/computer+clutter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz1MIECLNUWbXrlQqMdOtNWmumvAerz9NarQ9tteOdbswhAD1rWygU7lTVotgy7UB7qJlAZNqOH7bb2IAMJ8JDra9EScx5ghyphenhyphenKARHsqcj2mO7vcO3DNJbDWvVmuPAbs9bvzM3Do4iohFUo/s320/computer+clutter.jpg" /></a><br />
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If you've done one of the previous challenges, your computer should be looking pretty tidy, and backed up.<br />
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But, what about externally? I'm not just talking about your desk (I'm saving that for another day...) but do you have a box (or several) with various computer bits in? I'm talking cables for printers you no longer have (or even printers you no longer use!), modems, speakers, dead mice (of the electronic kind...), boxes and packaging for bits of kit you got rid of, mouse mats advertising products you don't use ... etc etc etc! Games consoles also fall into this category, and inefficient storage systems (like floppy discs).<br />
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Go to it, and get it sorted.<br />
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Now, most charity shops won't accept electrical equipment, and you don't want to cause a pile of waste like in the picture, so try to recycle these bits where you can. If you haven't joined already, <a href="http://www.ilovefreegle.org/">Freegle</a> is a good place to get rid of stuff you don't need, and there are numerous projects which refurb old computers to pass onto a good cause - Mr Google is your friend :o)Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-22618654978364256762010-01-22T08:08:00.003+00:002010-01-22T08:08:00.325+00:0022 January Mission - Day 21<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEx7ZGBAw9GRhzL4MRIde6iBxelCT8KksteovOYuBVhGSMSY9cu4-p234CHMGGYiAN9xAsTZeuJrLb7CPK0VG508-skCunV8ml76t_6F-l09RM1QVxMWdLiHjMI3_QVq7Q0It65G1-_lO/s1600-h/mental+clutter.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbEx7ZGBAw9GRhzL4MRIde6iBxelCT8KksteovOYuBVhGSMSY9cu4-p234CHMGGYiAN9xAsTZeuJrLb7CPK0VG508-skCunV8ml76t_6F-l09RM1QVxMWdLiHjMI3_QVq7Q0It65G1-_lO/s320/mental+clutter.jpg" /></a><br />
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Today's declutter task is a bit of a mental declutter, really.<br />
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If you're anything like me, you have a to-do list, which never really ends. And, like me, you've probably got stuff on it from 2009! So, today's task is to do as least one item still on your list from 2009 - it can be as small or as large as you like! <br />
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If you don't have a list, then pick one area in your home which needs a little extra help on the decluttering front and spend half an hour or so with it!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-54438329798020925222010-01-21T08:06:00.004+00:002010-01-21T08:06:00.154+00:0021 January Mission - Day 20<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPEY2LwP86l2iU8z3tF4__N9CP95nl-ktKLWVRLcv1qtUFr6tXNg8of3SHlsPg3_HOrghahWQ3uta5X3QY9IvlbQeXwQPw1Mbsh02NEV4eJTpTMl6Pb-5Qg_S2uLM6V6oqjeDMTmlgu4P/s1600-h/ClutterCar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAPEY2LwP86l2iU8z3tF4__N9CP95nl-ktKLWVRLcv1qtUFr6tXNg8of3SHlsPg3_HOrghahWQ3uta5X3QY9IvlbQeXwQPw1Mbsh02NEV4eJTpTMl6Pb-5Qg_S2uLM6V6oqjeDMTmlgu4P/s320/ClutterCar.jpg" /></a><br />
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I hope you're not driving around with as much stuff as this guy :o)<br />
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Today's challenge is to declutter your car! Get rid of all the trash you have in there - on the floor, in the glove box, in the boot (trunk for our transatlantic friends!). Look at any mascots or doodads you have - do you really need them? Do you even see them these days? Do you have a "baby on board" sticker when your kid is old enough to order a drink in a bar? What about tapes and CDs - are they laying around unorganised? Are any maps you carry reasonably up to date (ie published this century?). Is your side window covered in car park tickets?<br />
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As a bonus, you might also want to:<br />
<ul><li>check the oil and water levels, and the screen wash<br />
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<li>add antifreeze</li>
<li>check the tyre pressure (properly inflated tyres reduce fuel consumption)</li>
<li>fill up on fuel while you're not in a rush to go anywhere</li>
<li>check the safety/seasonal equipment - first aid kit, red triangle, shovel, blanket etc</li>
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Anyway, today's challenge is deal with your socks!<br />
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Match up the ones you have, chuck the ones that have holes, dodgy elastic or no mates - also the ones that are grubby, uncomfortable, tacky or don't go with your stuff.<br />
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This I think is a "throw away" challenge - the tips I could find on recycling socks seemed to focus on using them as dusters, or pet toys, and future challenges will be to deal with clutter of both those kinds! LOLNichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-13862688323077154122010-01-19T10:04:00.000+00:002010-01-19T10:04:40.425+00:0019 January Mission - Day 18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0lQnQhlG0Wvb2eOdJoCSldvZvbcjJ4SJt056UVur9HEWyssj09-9E8hv2eATRSW0A4MdbZNh73EZV8QHb39nVYeLlnjbPn9gZ7kBr0Wh9dqgq0nFuXJQzuo6h0LU-RQQ24RNcbjGOSkf/s1600-h/plastic_carrier_bag_mar_05.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr0lQnQhlG0Wvb2eOdJoCSldvZvbcjJ4SJt056UVur9HEWyssj09-9E8hv2eATRSW0A4MdbZNh73EZV8QHb39nVYeLlnjbPn9gZ7kBr0Wh9dqgq0nFuXJQzuo6h0LU-RQQ24RNcbjGOSkf/s320/plastic_carrier_bag_mar_05.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">This work of art was made using 2386 plastic carrier bags.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I wonder how many carrier bags each of us has stuffed in corners in our homes?<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm pretty good at carrying a strong cotton bag when I go shopping, so I rarely take a carrier bag if it's offered. I've noticed supermarkets and the like are fine if you refuse a bag, but clothes shops and department store till workers still give you very strange looks, and ask "are you sure?" in a bewildered tone. My partner is now consistently using 'bags for life' - he likes the ones from Pets at Home - and as he does most of the shopping, our carrier bag stash is much smaller than previously!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">As there's a limit to how many bags one can use as bin liners - I'm going to cull the bags down to four, so we can replace each bin bag once - lets get rid of carrier bags.<br />
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</div><ul><li>One of the local charity shops (for the city's hospice) is happy to take used carrier bags, so that's where my stash will go.</li>
<li>I'm really tempted to make shopping bags like <a href="http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/Plastic%20Bag%20tote.html">this one</a> or <a href="http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/round%20plastic%20bag%20tote.html">this one. </a>Aren't they great? I would say, if you do that, then as part of the task, make the "yarn" as part of this task today, that way the bags won't be hanging about...</li>
<li>If you are into knitting rather than crochet, how about <a href="http://knit-cycle-read.blogspot.com/2007/06/recycled-bag-bag.html">this bag</a> or <a href="http://padmeprojects.blogspot.com/2007/09/knit-recycled-grocery-bag.html">this one</a> or even<a href="http://hakucho.blogspot.com/2007/08/hakuchos-big-bag-recycled-plastic.html"> this one?</a></li>
<li><div class="text"> Some supermarkets have put up recycling banks specifically for plastic bags.<br />
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</ul>Perhaps you can share your suggestions with the rest of us?<br />
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PS You might be tempted to keep a few bags back for the stuff you are going to be decluttering, but I don't do that. One of the charity shops gives out "life laundry" bags, clearly branded with their name and I use those, and make my partner aware, after one day, he put my carefully sorted donations in the bin, thinking they were trash...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Today's mission is to move anything in a room that doesn't belong to the room in which it does! This can be major items, or small stuff - your partner's shoes (my biggest bugbear), your kid's toys, or even a piece of furniture. And if stuff doesn't fit where you think it "belongs" - think about what you can get rid of to make it fit! :o)<br />
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Good luck and have fun!Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-52122903455423780682010-01-17T08:10:00.000+00:002010-01-17T08:10:00.745+00:0017 January Mission - Day 16We all probably have enough clutter of our own without having stuff that belongs to other people, or stuff that belongs in a different place. So today's declutter mission is to gather all "borrowed" items together, and make plans to return them. This includes library books, DVDs from Amazon (or whoever!), items borrowed from family members you live with (and those you don't). This is where having a box to keep allt hese items together comes in useful - I always keep a bag by the front door for stuff to go to my parents or to return to them.Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-59319090645606079812010-01-16T07:57:00.000+00:002010-01-16T07:57:00.519+00:0016 January Mission - Day 15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIti4iflH27_swokZhEkn_qqE6OBlNRQ1OJW6N1rT4GYSnONk39O-L1AmilJdVUuNvObChZ5kJBTSJJVU7zoI4vO_bUJvumVKWHYVuFTqtoI6a2-FHfT5n_FrqEcOwB94j8ec76wNArJp/s1600-h/sol+3+door+wardrobe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAIti4iflH27_swokZhEkn_qqE6OBlNRQ1OJW6N1rT4GYSnONk39O-L1AmilJdVUuNvObChZ5kJBTSJJVU7zoI4vO_bUJvumVKWHYVuFTqtoI6a2-FHfT5n_FrqEcOwB94j8ec76wNArJp/s320/sol+3+door+wardrobe.jpg" /></a><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It might be a biggie today, for some people (including me...)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">It's wardrobe time! Now, I'm just talking about clothes here - underwear, handbags, shoes and the like are all for going to be done separately.<br />
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I try to go through my wardrobe a couple of times a year, especially when my weight has been changing. I don't feel guilty about getting rid of clothes, as most of mine are charity shop purchases in the first place! Even if you've spent a lot of money on an item, it's really not worth it taking up physical and mental space if you don't love it and wear it regularly, so get rid of it - either to someone you know who will love it, to a charity shop, or to a dress agency or list on eBay if you want to recoup some of the money. Swap parties are great - especially if there is a charity shop nearby for the leftovers.<br />
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There seems to be a general set of rules for deciding whether to keep an item or not, here is my take on them:<br />
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</div><ul><li><b>is it your size?</b> If it's too big, it needs to go! If it's too small - if you are losing weight, and if the style is still up to date, you can keep it (but put it in a storage place) - you want to be able to grab anything from your wardrobe and be happy with it!</li>
<li><b>does it fit?</b> Whatever the size, if it's a poor fit, you're not going to feel happy wearing it. See if it can be altered, or get rid of it!</li>
<li><b>is it dated? </b>Okay, the Eighties revival is ongoing, but the colours and fabrics are different ... so get rid of anything old! (And shoulder pads in suits never suited anyone anyway...)</li>
<li><b>does the colour suit me?</b> If when you wear it, someone asks if you feel okay, they in probably isn't your colour... I have trouble with certain shades of beige, white, and navy - you'll never see me wearing them, I look incredibly peely wally when I do!</li>
<li><b>do you like it? </b>Perhaps your mum bought it for you, or perhaps it was a bargain in a sale - but now, you don't like it, and you're keeping it out of guilt. Get rid of it!</li>
<li><b>do you need all of these?</b> When my best friend and I decluttered my wardrobe prior to moving here, I had half a dozen pairs of black trousers, most with matching tops. And black doesn't do a lot for someone of my colouring. Did I need so many similar items? No!</li>
<li><b>does the item need repairing?</b> Loose buttons, drooping hems - either fix or pass on. Make a date in your diary to do the fixing, otherwise you won't do it. Yes, been there, done that - and I'm someone who loves sewing! LOL</li>
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I only keep current seasons stuff on my clothes rail, everything else is in a drawer under the bed, and my too small stuff is there as well. You might want to try that - it does save time. Also, I keep all similar items together, arranged by colour. At least, that's how it starts out... and why I need to do the challenge!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hopefully, you've now sorted through your cookbooks after last week's challenge.If you're happy with your cookbook clutter, here are some other challenges:<br />
</div><ul><li>Put those recipes you've written out on scraps of paper in some sort of order - a nice notebook or typed into your computer (there are recipe database programs out there as freeware).</li>
<li>If you want to keep some recipes but not the books, scan the pages or do a google search to find the recipe.</li>
<li>Make a menu plan and shopping list for the next fortnight - and stick to it. You might be surprised :o)</li>
<li>If you have a cookbook for a particular appliance (eg ice cream maker, bread machine) why not get it out and make something with it - you might decide there's another piece of clutter to go!</li>
</ul>Let us know how you get on!<br />
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</div>Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421049574375299477.post-91456085235295159802010-01-14T08:21:00.001+00:002010-01-14T08:21:01.893+00:0014 January Mission - Day 13I always seem to be carrying a lot of mental clutter - all those thoughts about ' I should be' or 'I need to' - and then they get shoved to one side because something urgent comes in.<br />
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One of the things that adds to my mental clutter is thinking about my basic health. The routine maintenance stuff. I wanted to tick some of these off, and thought the list might help others too:<br />
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Other things you might want to do:<br />
<ul><li>If you haven't got one, put together a <a href="http://www.nhs24.com/content/default.asp?page=s6_1&catID=72&articleID=990">First Aid Kit </a>for the car and/or kitchen</li>
<li>Check over any regular prescriptions - do you still need the medications? If get more than 15 items a year, and live in the UK, don't forget the <a href="http://www.ppa.org.uk/ppa/ppc_intro.htm">Prescription PrePayment Certificate</a> - it's not well publicised, but it saves loads of money.<br />
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<li>When did you last have a tetanus or polio booster? They need repeating every ten years. Book one if needed.<br />
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<li>When did you last have a smear test? They should be repeated every three years. Book one if needed.<br />
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<li>Check to see if your GP practice is offering flu jabs - mine is now offering them to anyone who asks, as they've done their priority patients. </li>
<li>Book an appointment with your dentist. You should have a check up annually.</li>
<li>Book an appointment to have your eyes tested, especially if you drive, or use computers frequently. You should have a check up every two years, more often if you have diabetes or there's a history of glaucoma in the family. If you wear contact lenses, you should also have an annual checkup.<br />
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Today's challenge is to declutter your cutlery drawer. I was reminded to do this when for the umpteenth time I had to move a lemon reamer. Which I've never used. Anyone want one?Nichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07915479560572642825noreply@blogger.com0