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Cleaning Out

June 30th, 2012 at 11:16 pm

Well, there could be a move in our near future. While I'm not sure of the details, yet, I'm using it as an excuse to clean out BIG TIME!

We have lots of books, for adults and for our Swimbabies, but we really don't need them. Into the pile they go! Not all of them, but I'm shooting for half. As I empty bookcases, I've been able to cut down on the number of those... so into the pile they go, too. We had quite a few DVDs, mostly given to us, but now that we can watch pretty much everything online, I don't see a reason to keep those, either.

And while I'm going through things, why not hit the closets again? I added some of my clothes and shoes to the pile... things I haven't worn in a long time or that I have never felt that comfortable wearing.

I imagine we will have a yard sale in a few weeks. The last time we had a yard sale, I swore I would never do it again. But because we have so much stuff (several pieces of furniture), it will at least mean less to haul to the thrift store. And of course, if we make a little money, I'll send it to my secret savings, and y'all know that will make me happy!

I'm motivated by the idea of traveling lighter. We just don't need all the STUFF. And I certainly don't have time to clean it all/dust it all/read it all/wear it all. I've enlisted the help of The Husband, and we're going through the garage, too. If we don't love it or use it all the time, out it goes!

I just keep thinking of how much easier it will be when we move. And if not in the near future, certainly in the next three years The Husband will be transferred.

I love watching the pile grow.

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3 Responses to “Cleaning Out”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 12:06 am 1341101217
    1341101217

    Great plan to clean out before the move. Just less you need to find a place for when you get to the new place!

  2. snafu Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 12:15 am 1341101735
    1341101735

    It's so freeing to rid yourself of the stuff you no longer need, use or love. Good on you and DH for taking action. I suggest you pick the weekend perhaps 2 pays before back-to-school sales begin and make that your target date with a free advert in CraigsList.

    If you plan to sell furniture, appliances or major items, it's imperative to include photos. Do you sell books on-line or at a local consignment shop? With electronic Kindle/Nook readers becoming more popular so quickly it will be harder to sell books. I wonder if they will become as obsolete as VHS tapes.

  3. FrugalTexan75 Says:
    July 1st, 2012 at 07:42 pm 1341171765
    1341171765

    That is a good idea to sift and sort through your belongings every so often - but especially before a possible move. When I get back home, I plan on doing a brutal sift and sort of my things ... going through my dads things and seeing how many things he's kept that are virtually useless (and not really sentimental in value either ..) has really motivated me (and my brother too.)

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