Downsizing for the New Year

hoosieroriginal · ‎03-04-2012

The older I get, the less I like to see "stuff" in my house. Yesterday I spent all day pulling things off walls, going through closets and cupboards, getting rid of clothes and home items I haven't used in last six months. For the new year I vow not to shop anymore shopping channels, save money, live frugally and spend money only on necessities!

brii · ‎06-20-2010

I'm organizing my pantry. I am putting everything into clear food containers.

I started a few days ago. As soon as I buy things from the store, they're going into a container.

Kindaglitzy · ‎03-09-2010

Been working on this the last several years and it feels good to clear out. Still like to go through things every once in awhile to clear out what is not being used.

Reba055 · ‎06-23-2014

@hoosieroriginal wrote:
The older I get, the less I like to see "stuff" in my house. Yesterday I spent all day pulling things off walls, going through closets and cupboards, getting rid of clothes and home items I haven't used in last six months. For the new year I vow not to shop anymore shopping channels, save money, live frugally and spend money only on necessities!

I tried the same thing last year. I didn't do so well, lol. I'm going to give it another go. I have way too much stuff and don't need to buy anything for awhile.

Pqfan · ‎03-09-2010

I really want to get serious about paring down my posessions.

I still want to keep the things I really love and let go of the rest.

I want to be able to find things easier.

Trying to find things in here is just crazy!

It wasn't always like this and mom is probably looking down from heaven saying what have you done to the house!?

MidNight · ‎08-28-2013

Were moving and doing the same thing!Just dont want all the stuff anymore....I actually did this last yr and got rid of alot then.

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

If that will make you happy, it sounds like a good idea. I will not be joining you....lol I don't have a lot of "stuff" in my home. I like a clean, uncluttered, modern theme; so, I don;t buy a lot of household and decorator stuff. However, I do love my clothes, jewelry and accessorites. If I'm not going to shop....why am I working?? However, I have decided to approach my jewelry wardrobe differently. I'm done with fashion/costume jewelry. I'm giving or throwing all of that stuff. I plan to invite friends and relatives over and let them go through it and take whatever they want. I'm going to orginize my real jewelry and moving foward, I will only buy genuine gemstones. No more created stones. Also, I'm only going to buy pieces that complement collections that I already own.

goldensrbest · ‎03-10-2010

I did that a few years ago,when i moved, i had to, just be careful you don't give away something you do really like.

When you lose some one you L~O~V~E, that Memory of them, becomes a TREASURE.

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

I'm doing it too. Some folks do spring cleaning and purging. It usually hits me before Christmas, lol.

There are times when you must speak, not because you are going to change the opposing side, but because if you do not speak, they have changed you.

GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

I've thinned out things considerably over the last five years. Every room in the house was downsized. The only area that has grown is home decor. Once I'm strong enough, that is the next area that is getting a make over. I have many flameless candles. I love them all, but really have no need for as many as I have... I also have other things. My decor closet needs to be cut back by 1/3rd, so I can easily see things. I will save some for my sister, then let my friends have what they want. Anything left will go to the goodwill.