So far I have only completed my oldest daughter's room. She did great! I was mostly there for support and guidance. We took pictures of clothing she was still attached to, but has outgrown. She did a great job of letting go of some of her possessions. She still has a ton of stuff, but it is getting better. I'm sooo proud. I'm almost happier about that than the cleaning.
It turns out she needs an entire new wardrobe! Everything is way too small. So, ebay will be hopping with that stuff in a few days!
I ran out and bought a shelf for her books. She's wanted one for so long. I told her that she can only keep books that fit on the shelf. Price of shelf: $20. I was disappointed that when you buy assembled furniture now you don't even get real screws...plastic the whole way. Now, I have little plastic pieces to throw away that attached them all together. Ugh! I HATE plastic.
Okay...here are the before pictures:
Here are the after pictures:
Much better don't you think. Wow, we got a lot done, too! Here's one last picture: of our cat Riley. She wanted to help hang up clothes!
Now, I have another room to do!
Spring Cleaning - Update 1
March 18th, 2009 at 08:10 pm
March 18th, 2009 at 08:50 pm 1237409450
WOW! Thanks for the inspiration. We went through my kids' clothes not that long ago and I've started a list of clothing items that they need. I'm thinking about spring break letting them pick new bedspreads and buying some stencils and green/purple paint so they can give their room a makeover (on the cheap, of course)! Good going - the room looks great!
March 19th, 2009 at 10:33 am 1237458839