As a part of this challenge, we were asked/required/ordered (LOL!) to clean out a closet, even two closets if we possessed overwhelming energy.
BEFORE!! Blushing at this one!
THE AFTER.... That's better!
Sorry, the pictures are a little dark. It's sliding doors so no light in it and hard to get a decent pic 'cause I'm not all that familiar with the workings of my camera. Trust me, it looks a heck of lot better than it did in the before pics. I live in a small space so that closet tends to become a catch-all place for stuff. Mops, a bucket, potting soil live there along with shoes, hats, scarves, hoodies and jackets.
For the financial aspect of the challenge, we were requested to "give", to find a way to donate financially. This part of the challenge was not at all difficult and right from my heart as I know that everyone enjoys a Tim Horton's coffee/donut or something from this shop, so I purchased a gift card for $10 and gave it to the first individual I encountered outside the drop-in shelter when I stopped by to also drop off these items. She was absolutely beyond delighted.
The shampoos, conditioners were samples and the soaps are little hotel bars. I can't use them any more due to dermititis which is aggravated by these scented type products. The underwear was purchased at 50% off per package during Zeller's closing down sale way back in September. During my closet cleanup I also found a couple of hats and scarves that I don't use any more, so included them and I'm sure they are appreciated with our extreme cold. This shelter was created by several churches in the metropolitan area where I live and my church is a contributor to those who need help. I am grateful for all that I have and grateful that I can contribute.
Decluttering challenge: Mission accomplished
Financial challenge: Mission accomplished
Spending has been low this past week.
Wonderful!!! My closet was dreadful before too... probably much worse than yours! lol!! I love your "giving"! :) Well done this week!!!
ReplyDeleteAlways feels so good when an area is organized, doesn't it?
Deletecongrats on completing the challenges.
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Thank you, progress through baby steps
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ReplyDeleteYou did brilliantly! What a lovely gift to give someone!
Whoohooo way to do up a challenge Connie !
ReplyDeleteFrom the frozen south to the frozen north, thanks Cindy!
DeleteNice job!!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Lena!
ReplyDeleteI will prove the so-called experts wrong and live as a senior citizen without $1,000,000 + to fall back on! Yes, yes, YES. What absurd expectations these $1 m+ folks must have. That, or really bad health.
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