Re: Simplifying Your Life

just bee · ‎03-10-2010

@Oznell wrote:

I tend to sentimentalize "things."

@Oznell

My problem exactly. There's a memory attached to everything.

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I feel blessed...I was taught to live a minimalistic way of life since I can remember and today I still live that way.

For me plain and open space is a beautiful thing.

maximillian · ‎03-12-2010

Simplifying is a good philosophy. It's bad for QVC though; we (I'm including myself-definitely) will be buying less!

DrakesMomma · ‎06-02-2010

For me all the "stuff" became too much. It seemed to be clouding my mind. At the same time I stopped working three years ago I remembered what my Daddy told me the summer he was dying. "Having just a little is more than enough, JenFur Ann." I took about nine months, went through the house room by room because I didn't want to pressure myself and I wasn't working so I had the time. Made almost weekly trips to the Goodwill donation trailer. I began to feel better. The house began to look better. I had a complete understanding at what my Daddy meant. Now I can clean our 2,001 square foot house in a day...minus the kitchen floor that never really seems to be clean.

NicksmomESQ · ‎08-19-2014

That's a big project that I’m planning on starting during the Summer.It will probably take about a year to complete.I have to go through my clothes, shoes & handbags.

I also have to go through a ton of papers.In nearly 40 yrs of marriage I saved all insurance policies,income tax filings etc.

To avoid getting overwhelmed I’m going to take it slow,a little at a time.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

This Easter I had my DD, grandson's wife, and other grandson's girlfriend come back to my bedroom where I keep my jewelry boxes. I sat out all the jewelry I was not wearing. Much of it was diamonique in 14K gold. I dumped it all on the bed and did we girls ever have fun! I let go of Judith Ripka, Hose Hess, Carolyn Pollack, Nadri, Swarovski, kate spade, etc. They all still looked new. Necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings....we had so much fun and they were tickled pink to get them. They picked out what they wanted. We giggled, laughed, and tried on. It was a fun girly time and they seemed so excited to get it. That will be a much better memory than it setting in my jewelry box collecting dust!

chrystaltree · ‎05-10-2010

I supposed if I downsized to tiny studio apartment, I might be forced, kicking and screamining, into existing with just 2 handbags...LOL I didn't look at the video, I've had enough computer viruses from clicking on links. I stay organized by not letting things get cluttered in the first place. Also, as I buy new things, I let go of some old things. Which means not holding on to things with the intention of donating. That's a slippery slope that I have learned to avoid. If don't donate things NOW, I just throw them out.

jubilant · ‎06-10-2010

@chrystaltree

I like the idea of letting go of something when you get something new.

akaburtonfan · ‎12-08-2013

@Its Me LuLuBelle2 wrote:
In my working days, my philosophy was for every clothing purchase (including shoes/handbags) I made, I donated one piece to charity.

Now retired, I donated my work clothes (primarily suits), pumps and several handbags to a battered women's shelter. Still too many clothes. Mostly because I hang on to everything! So I went through my closets, and sent some of the things I don't wear, but my sister loved, and sent her a huge box.

One of my biggest problems is I have a pretty vast collection of vintage clothes (40s, 50s,60s). All in wonderful shape, all with union labels and all things I love. I know I need to part with them, but freely admit, I'm having a difficult time doing so. The history, the women that wore them before me, and keeping them cherished weighs on my heart. I want whoever ends up with them to understand the responsibility they have in owning them and keeping them safe. Seems crazy to many, but means a lot to me. So I continue to struggle with what to do.

I now buy much less, but when I do, my new philosophy is for every piece I buy four pieces must go. Helps me save money! LuLu

@Its Me LuLuBelle2 I hope you are able to find someone that will value the vintage clothing as much as you do because when you pass away (many years from now hopefully) the person who has to go through your stuff may not.