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2017 is fast approaching. what changes will you be making?

qualitygal — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:28:43 GMT

I'm not saying "resolutions" which never worked for me, but I am pondering what I want to accomplish this year. Looking ahead.

Thinking one thing will be more downsizing. Going to tackle that basement of more Christmas things to get rid of. My husband brought it up the other day. He's tired of boxes up and down. I totally understand, and think I'll get real choosey on this downsizing.

Have you been thinking along these same lines too?

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maestra — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:31:07 GMT

Thinking continued health care and maintaince (exercise, better eating habits) and some travel (have to reapply for my passport).

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QVCkitty1 — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:47:13 GMT

I will try to be more productive, but I'm not making any bets . 😂, LOL

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Preds — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 12:50:41 GMT

Change out the calendars.

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Puzzle Piece — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 13:41:31 GMT

More downsizing. Having more 'me' time.

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Poodlepet2 — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:30:18 GMT

I love the "Tiny House" everything. I don't know that I could live in one, but I am always left with the thought about how much I spend and how much we really need. I need to get rid of stuff-especially in the wardrobe and cooking departments (ie, plastic containers without lids).

Books are going to be so difficult: I am a cookbook collector, and I've got tons of books that I've never cracked open. Leaving them to my kids would be great, but with the Net and sites like Pinterest and All-Recipes etc, the chance of them ever using a cook book is slim to none. My history books, and many older cookbooks, not to mention classics-are staying.....

My yarn stash needs to be organised like nobody's business! I have a yarn buying problem for which I probably need a 12-Step Program! I think I will consecutively work on the wardrobe and yarn situation!

Poodlepet2

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bonnielu — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:35:25 GMT

I remove a box of something weekly. I go from room to room taking things out and thinking about what I will use them for now and in the future. Then I donate to a charity or two that comes to the house on a weekly basis.

And I am losing weight... slowly I must confess, but losing yes, finally.

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MyGirlsMom — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:37:27 GMT

I'm going to look in the backyard and see how much we have left on the money tree..

.We'll be needing a new car and furnace right after the new year.

..oh joy.

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SilleeMee — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:47:52 GMT

I'm trying to live more minimalistically across all the threads in my life right now. I just need to sit down and prioritize the ones at the top. I really need to clean out my garage.

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chrystaltree — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:30:03 GMT

Please, I'm beyond that "new leaf" stuff...lol I'm just going to live my life the best way I know how. Same as every year.

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Pqfan — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:00:48 GMT

I will order my pizza at 5 instead of 6 so I can beat the "dinner" crowd.

On a serious note I am really not sure.

I have to think about it.

I am just trying to not go nuts.

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151949 — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 19:43:30 GMT

I have been doing major cleaning out cupboards etc since we got home from snowbirding in Oct. It seems no matter what I do there is always more so I will spend the winter continuing on this path.

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libbyannE — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 23:10:32 GMT

I started to get rid of extra clothes and other stuff this fall and will continue that. I got sidetracked this fall because we have made repeated trips out of state to help my stepsister clean out our parents' home now that parents are in a nursing home. We are hoping to clear out our house in the city and sell it, which is a mind-boggling task because I have no idea how to sell all that furniture, good artwork, etc. When we were working, we spent weekends here at the lake and then went back to town for work on weekdays. We thought we would continue to go back and forth, but we love it here at the lake so much that we never go "home." And we don't miss it. So why not get rid of it? Lots to get rid of in 2017. Looking forward to that!

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ladyroxanne — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 22:57:45 GMT

our house is up for sale and we are downsizing to a townhouse in the same neighborhood. it is so hard to get rid of things that you think you love.

it will be done, but painfully

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3suwm5 — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 04:17:02 GMT

Will be trying to save more $, just bought a new car.

Want to do more reading and knitting.

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Moonchilde — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 05:41:43 GMT

Not much change, honestly. Did "the big change" when I moved 9 months ago and got rid of 30+ years worth of "stuff." I am trying, with modest success, to get rid of stuff I brought with me "just in case" and can see I don't need.

To not stress over things, and to please myself without feeling guilty if I decide to do nothing and not "be productive." I was productive for about 50 years. I'm not so interested any more, and that's okay with me.

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cotton4me — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:50:15 GMT

Stretching. I need to do more stretching to keep my body flexible as I age.

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AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 10:26:09 GMT

None, probably!!! I used to get so wrapped up in the resolution thing and then get really mad at myself for not keeping the most of them.

Every day I am a work in progress --- LOL!

I let situations and people get me down and stress me out. I am trying to control this as I know it is harmful to my physical and mental health.

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CelticCrafter — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:45:51 GMT

None, I like me just the way I am and life the way it is!

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Karie2022 — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 11:48:42 GMT

I have to lose this weight.... it's no longer a vanity issue, now it's a health issue...