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100 Things I Decluttered

January 10, 2014 by Dawn Michelle

Before the new year I decided I really wanted to get rid of some more unnecessary items in my life that I was keeping for no other reason outside of not allocating the time to decide what to do with them.  I created The 33 Days Declutter Project to help me get downsize more and meet my goals.  Each day I found three items to declutter with the exception of the first day where I released four items.

I made myself accountable to complete this decluttering project and shared my three items every day on social media.

Today I wanted to share the list of 100 things that I got rid of as a collective after completing The 33 Days Declutter Project.  Some things I tossed if completely worn out, shredded if paperwork, others were given away, and a few items were assigned to sell.  None of the items listed below were sentimental items.  Many of them were old, worn out, broken, unused, unloved, and not my very best.  Only keeping and using my very best of everything is important to me.  I deserve it!

Day 1

1. top

2. top

3. top

4. pants (never wanted to wear these 4 items)

Day 2

5. a wool hat (doesn’t fit over my big hair and creates a headache when I wear it)

6. necklace

7. two old combs

Day 3

8. broken digital camera

9. broken iPod Touch

10. unused organizing tray

Day 4

11. single black legwarmer (must have lost the other one)

12. stack of old dance magazines

13. two necklaces

Day 5

14. stack of papers to shred

15. stretched out old bikini

16. unloved wallet

Day 6

17. an old canvas bag

18. old tee

19. portable DVD player haven’t used in 5+ years

Day 7

20. broken holiday lights

21. box of tiny ornaments I don’t like anymore

22. 3 pairs of broken sunglasses (hiding in my car glove box)

Day 8

23. old boots (sole completely worn out and don’t love them anymore)

24. a worn out jacket (shocked when I saw the ripped lining/interior that couldn’t be fixed)

25. worn out cosmetic bag

Day 9

26. old picture frame

27. fabric I have no intention of using

28. a skirt I don’t love

Day 10

29. stack of old business cards

30. two old notebooks

31. a book

Day 11

32. film that needs developing

33. decluttered the spice cabinet

34. a dress I don’t love

Day 12

35. summer dress I don’t love

36. a book

37. office supplies I don’t use/need

Day 13

38. more fabric I’m not going to use

39. another summer dress I’m over

40. an old stylus pen

Day 14

41. a book

42. a book

43. a DVD

Day 15

44. a scarf

45. more paperwork

46. old ballet shoes

Day 16

47. a worn out purse

48. an old clutch

49. a worn out cosmetic bag

Day 17

50. decluttering photos

51. photos

52. photos

Day 18

53. a necklace

54. another necklace

55. a book

Day 19

56. more paperwork

57. extra organizational box I no longer need

58. old socks

Day 20

59. throw pillow

60. throw pillow

61. throw pillow (tired of fluffing and no longer love)

Day 21

62. throw pillow

63. throw pillow

64. random metal hangers

Day 22

65. a necklace

66. a necklace

67. another necklace

Day 23

68. a necklace

69. a necklace

70. a necklace

Day 24

71. old picture frame

72. another old picture frame

73. extra ornament hooks

Day 25

74. old scarf

75. old scarf

76. old scarf (all worn out)

Day 26

77. old bodysuit

78. old bodysuit

79. old undergarments

Day 27

80. broken eyelash curler

81. old contact case

82. iHome I don’t use

Day 28

83.  sheet set that fits the old futon which we no longer have

84. burned out candle

85. burned out candle

Day 29

86. extra power cord

87. extra power cord

88. old wifi unit from old apartment

Day 30

89. more random cords

90. old key chain

91. PS2 gaming system (the hubby’s)

Day 31

92. old fabric napkins

93. a scarf

94. old makeup

Day 32

95. 2013 calendar

96. paperwork

97. extra jars to recycle

Day 33

98. decluttered old beauty ingredients/herbs

99. vintage dress to sell

100. another vintage dress to sell

Compiling this list was actually really good for me to see.  It has been a great way to acknowledge my progress on my minimalist journey.

I am in awe of some of the items I got rid of like the three pairs of broken sunglasses that were hiding in my car glove box, all of the random cords that don’t go with any current electronic item, the jewelry I don’t love or even think of wearing, and all of the broken and worn out things that I have no idea why they were still in my home.   I also used this decluttering project to finally get through paperwork which I usually procrastinate about, and I even found some unknown film that I developed.  They were pictures from my backpacking trip to the Eastern Sierra Nevadas.  Many of the clothing items were pieces that I never wore even with a small capsule wardrobe so I made space for something that would work more effectively with the clothing that I do love and wear.  You can read all the articles from The 33 Days Declutter Project here.

Well there you have it, the 100 things I decluttered!   For those of you who did join me on this journey, I’d love to hear your thoughts on it afterwards and about the progress you made.  Also any newbies curious of taking on The 33 Days Declutter Project?

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  1. Maicurls says

    January 10, 2014 at 12:45 pm

    I LOVE this and I am so on this!!! 🙂 I was trying to “tidy” up my bedroom today I threw out odd bits and pieces but I still have a ton of stuff that I shoved in drawers and will never use! Thanks for this!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 10, 2014 at 12:48 pm

      Hi Maicurls,
      Tidying up is great yet decluttering allows you to not even have to tidy up as much. I think that is why I love it so much. I don’t like spending too much time reorganizing things all the time. I wish you the very best with this. It is really empowering and rewarding!

      Reply
  2. Brianna says

    January 10, 2014 at 1:51 pm

    Wow, this is awesome! After I’m more settled at my new job I definitely want to do this. Right now I’m still trying to return to status quo after the holiays! lol! My goal over the next few weeks is to have every surface clear again.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 10, 2014 at 1:54 pm

      Thanks Brianna! I feel you about still getting things together after the holidays. I finally took my Christmas tree down yesterday! All surfaces clear is a great goal too by the way!

      Reply
  3. Kisha says

    January 10, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    2014 I’m sticking to this! It’s so frustrating to search for things that don’t have a place because there’s clutter. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 10, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Hi Kisha, Freeing up your space from clutter really helps a lot! Plus it makes you feel happier. Best wishes!

      Reply
  4. MJ @ One-Parade.com says

    January 13, 2014 at 12:51 pm

    What a wonderful idea! I always encourage these smaller steps, because decluttering an entire home (or even room) in one day can seem super stressful.

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 13, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      Hi MJ,
      This decluttering project was an incredible way to help me get out a lot of the small things I hadn’t gotten to yet on the minimalist lifestyle journey. It really does eliminate the stress versus trying to tackle your entire home or your entire room at one time.
      Thanks for your comment and have a beautiful day!

      Reply
  5. ScentualSoundtracks says

    January 13, 2014 at 12:59 pm

    What a lovely recap of your decluttering project. I got rid of over 100 things last month. I donated reusables to a thrift store and threw the rest of the items out (clothing, shoes, household items, and other things). I still want to do more and this is a good reminder to do so!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      January 13, 2014 at 7:50 pm

      Hi ScentualSoundtracks,
      Since having done this project I too have even more things in my car to sell/donate. I have become more comfortable being honest with myself if I really love something or not. Once I’m honest it is really easy to let go. Best wishes simplifying more!

      Reply
  6. Cheryl Rose says

    February 7, 2014 at 8:55 am

    Wonderful inspiration and reminder to get rid of and/or donate to the next person, things I don’t need. Motivated to do my own declutter!

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      February 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm

      Hi Cheryl Rose,
      The 33 Days Declutter Project is an awesome way to release the unneeded/unwanted possessions without creating too much stress during the process. Happy decluttering!

      Reply
  7. Kate says

    March 30, 2015 at 12:22 pm

    Let’s start this again in 2015

    Reply
    • Dawn Michelle says

      March 30, 2015 at 10:04 pm

      Hi Kate,
      After listening to the audio book on the Konmarie Method, I can see now that decluttering only a few things a day only touches the surface for paring down. I mention the book here. I will definitely keep it in mind though. <3

      Reply
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