72 Things You Should Get Rid Of

Lara

Lara

Friend of the Arts
Location
Mid-Atlantic Coast
What have you gotten rid of?
What can you add to the list?

  1. Packages of takeout utensils.
  2. Takeout condiments.
  3. Takeout menus.
  4. Packages of flower food.
  5. Twisty ties.
  6. Bread clips.
  7. Extra plastic bags.
  8. Overflowing paper bags.
  9. Plastic cups from fast food restauraunts.
  10. Promotional magnets.
  11. Promotional cups.
  12. Magazines.
  13. Expired beauty supplies.
  14. Beauty supplies that have been open too long.
  15. Cleaning products you never use.
  16. Cleaning products you hate the smell of.
  17. Candles you don’t use (new or partially used).
  18. Excess vases.
  19. Extra serving platters.
  20. Chipped dishes.
  21. Chipped mugs.
  22. Scraps of wrapping paper.
  23. Ribbon you don’t like.
  24. Boots you haven’t worn all season.
  25. That scratchy wool scarf.
  26. Gloves with no match.
  27. Socks with no match.
  28. Duplicate kitchen tools.
  29. Air mattresses you didn’t use even when you had a houseful of guests.
  30. Scribbled-in coloring books your kids won’t ever use.
  31. Toys with missing pieces.
  32. Broken toys.
  33. Participation trophies and medals.
  34. Permanently stained clothing.
  35. Slippers you never reach for.
  36. Seasonal decor you never put out.
  37. Art you’ve taken off your wall that’s hanging out in the garage.
  38. Paint samples.
  39. Old curtain rods.
  40. Baby gear in the attic.
  41. Hand-me-downs that went unworn.
  42. Used birthday decor.
  43. Excess blank notebooks or journals.
  44. Supplies from hobbies you haven’t done in years.
  45. Old sports equipment.
  46. Organizing supplies that are only taking up space, empty.
  47. Excess pencils and pens.
  48. Broken crayons, dry markers, and colored pencil nubs that your kids never use.
  49. Excess towels.
  50. Excess sheets.
  51. Excess reusable grocery bags.
  52. Excess or broken luggage.
  53. Shoes you haven’t worn in a year or more.
  54. Coats you haven’t worn all season.
  55. Formalwear you longer fit.
  56. Items you meant to return that are past their return date.
  57. Overdue library books (return them!).
  58. Hair care tools you never use.
  59. Old nail polish.
  60. Hair accessories you never use.
  61. Jewelry you never reach for.
  62. Sentimental items or gifts you feel guilty getting rid of. (Take a picture.)
  63. “Painting clothes.”
  64. Pajamas you aren’t comfortable in.
  65. Excess workout clothes.
  66. Excess clothes hangers.
  67. Handbags, purses, totes, backpacks, wallets, sunglasses cases, etc. you aren’t using.
  68. Office supplies you never use.
  69. That broken printer you’re sure you can fix that you already have a replacement for.
  70. Furniture you’re storing in the garage “just in case.”
  71. Cookware you never use.
  72. Knives you never use (yes, even if they’re part of a set).
 

Well I think the list is just common sense..well at least for me. I would never keep broken or chipped things... nor accumulate old magazines or newspapers.. or anything no longer fit for purpose...

HoweverI do have a lidded storage box in the loft, which contains stuff belonging to my daughter until she left home at 23...I can't bring myself to get rid of it.. Sporting and Educational certificates, medals for sporting activities, newspaper articles about her achievements , music she wrote.. and played in her band as a teen.. first tooth, first dress, first shoes... etc, etc.. she tells me to throw it all away because she doesn't want any of it but I just can't do it
 

Last edited:
I feel pretty confident in what I am living with these days .... Thanks for that list Lara!

..... very little excess of anything now.
That problem was taken care of after purging when I moved 4 years ago to my small apartment.

And gotta tell you, it feels good!:)
 
hollydolly said:
Well I think the list is just common sense..well at least for me. I would never keep broken or chipped things... nor accumulate old magazines or newspapers.. or anything no longer fit for purpose...

HoweverI do have a lidded storage box in the loft, which contains stuff belonging to my daughter until she left home at 23...I can't bring myself to get rid of it.. Sporting and Educational certificates, medals for sporting activities, newspaper articles about her achievements , music she wrote.. and played in her band as a teen.. first tooth, first dress, first shoes... etc, etc.. she tells me to throw it all away because she doesn't want any of it but I just can't do it
Click to expand...
You forgot to mention your 1000+ pairs of shoes, Imelda Marcos II. Just teasing you!
 
ElCastor said:
Can't get rid of books! My wife and I read a lot of books -- all e-books. We have bookcases full of books that collect dust and may have been read, but not for years. We could donate them to the library, but then we are stuck with empty book shelves -- not very decorative.
Click to expand...
well if you don't read them you should donate them, books are like living creatures they need love, and someone to read them.

You could always put ornaments on your shelves.. or get rid of the shelves altogether and have digital books.. :)

I love books.. I used to have loads but I'm down to 8 Hardbacks.. and the rest are on my kindle...
 
Lara said:
What have you gotten rid of?
What can you add to the list?

  1. Packages of takeout utensils.
  2. Takeout condiments.
  3. Takeout menus.
  4. Packages of flower food.
  5. Twisty ties.
  6. Bread clips.
  7. Extra plastic bags.
  8. Overflowing paper bags.
  9. Plastic cups from fast food restauraunts.
  10. Promotional magnets.
  11. Promotional cups.
  12. Magazines.
  13. Expired beauty supplies.
  14. Beauty supplies that have been open too long.
  15. Cleaning products you never use.
  16. Cleaning products you hate the smell of.
  17. Candles you don’t use (new or partially used).
  18. Excess vases.
  19. Extra serving platters.
  20. Chipped dishes.
  21. Chipped mugs.
  22. Scraps of wrapping paper.
  23. Ribbon you don’t like.
  24. Boots you haven’t worn all season.
  25. That scratchy wool scarf.
  26. Gloves with no match.
  27. Socks with no match.
  28. Duplicate kitchen tools.
  29. Air mattresses you didn’t use even when you had a houseful of guests.
  30. Scribbled-in coloring books your kids won’t ever use.
  31. Toys with missing pieces.
  32. Broken toys.
  33. Participation trophies and medals.
  34. Permanently stained clothing.
  35. Slippers you never reach for.
  36. Seasonal decor you never put out.
  37. Art you’ve taken off your wall that’s hanging out in the garage.
  38. Paint samples.
  39. Old curtain rods.
  40. Baby gear in the attic.
  41. Hand-me-downs that went unworn.
  42. Used birthday decor.
  43. Excess blank notebooks or journals.
  44. Supplies from hobbies you haven’t done in years.
  45. Old sports equipment.
  46. Organizing supplies that are only taking up space, empty.
  47. Excess pencils and pens.
  48. Broken crayons, dry markers, and colored pencil nubs that your kids never use.
  49. Excess towels.
  50. Excess sheets.
  51. Excess reusable grocery bags.
  52. Excess or broken luggage.
  53. Shoes you haven’t worn in a year or more.
  54. Coats you haven’t worn all season.
  55. Formalwear you longer fit.
  56. Items you meant to return that are past their return date.
  57. Overdue library books (return them!).
  58. Hair care tools you never use.
  59. Old nail polish.
  60. Hair accessories you never use.
  61. Jewelry you never reach for.
  62. Sentimental items or gifts you feel guilty getting rid of. (Take a picture.)
  63. “Painting clothes.”
  64. Pajamas you aren’t comfortable in.
  65. Excess workout clothes.
  66. Excess clothes hangers.
  67. Handbags, purses, totes, backpacks, wallets, sunglasses cases, etc. you aren’t using.
  68. Office supplies you never use.
  69. That broken printer you’re sure you can fix that you already have a replacement for.
  70. Furniture you’re storing in the garage “just in case.”
  71. Cookware you never use.
  72. Knives you never use (yes, even if they’re part of a set).
Click to expand...
Great list! We all need to clean out items that we never use. This is great place to start!
 
~I'll start from the beginning, then jump to the end. I use those packaged utensils for when I travel; they come in very handy.
~I use twist ties often for many different things, so no way do I throw those away...especially the longer ones.
~No way in hell am I getting rid of my leather bags. I like to carry purses to match my outfits and each bag was bought with outfit(s) in mind.
Just the cost of a good leather bag now is mind boggling, triple or quadruple of what I paid for mine, so I consider them an investment. Plus now they have those PU leather bags which are not genuine leather. I gave my granddaughter a couple of them that I no longer want because they are too small. She can have the rest after I kick the bucket.
~My art supplies. A couple of years ago, I got back into art...a little, with coloring. I have acrylics here from decades ago in an art box that's tucked in a spot in my closet, not taking up much room at all. When I decide to paint again, I can't see spending twice as much for new supplies, maybe more.
~I have so many coats that it doesn't make sense. :LOL: But again, I like to wear a certain coat with certain things. I may not wear them all in one season but for sure, they each will get worn.
~One thing about a person who's weight fluctuates...best not to get rid of your larger or smaller clothes. I appreciate that after losing 25 pounds.
I agree with the other 66 things. :) I have no choice but to continue purging now because I have to make room for my son and his things.

Lara is that one of your rooms pictured above? I like the green and it's very charming.
 
OneEyedDiva said:
Lara is that one of your rooms pictured above? I like the green and it's very charming.
Click to expand...

Thank you Diva, yes I took that photo.

I read once, in Victoria magazine (no longer in production and not to be confused with Victoria Secret lol) that everyone should have a cozy corner with an old overstuffed chair and used slippers. I had planned to give the chair away but changed my mind. Well, I never set out old slippers...mine had little sequins and pale peach satin bows on them lol...still have them but I did add some other meaningful things....

Gammie's old clawfoot burl wood end table, Granddaddy's old books and his bookends, a few flowery things of my mother's, my geranium painting I did that appears in my art thread, and 2 similar vases (only one pictured) I love when the light shines through the frosted glass vase from the window.

I bought the vases at Homegoods and then later saw the same vase in an Art Museum Gift Shop selling for much more than I purchased mine for...but I won't sell them.
 
Last edited:
Lara said:
Thank you Diva, yes I took that photo.

I read once that everyone should have a cozy corner with an old overstuffed chair and used slippers. I had planned to give the chair away but changed my mind. Well, I never set out old slippers...mine had little sequins and pale peach satin bows on them lol...still have them but I did add some meaningful things....

Gammie's old clawfoot burl wood end table, Granddaddy's old books and his bookends, a few flowery things of my mother's, my geranium painting I did that appears in my art thread, and 2 similar vases (only one pictured) I love when the light shines through the frosted glass vase from the window.

I bought the vases at Homegoods and then later saw a smaller version of the same vase in an Art Museum Gift Shop selling for much more than I purchased mine for...but I won't sell them.
Click to expand...
Nicely done. I meant to say, I like that lamp too.
 

You must log in or register to reply here.

Back
Top