Several years ago, I went to a dear friend's 50th birthday party and came home with a pink unitard in hand. Her mother had told her, "You spend the first 50 years of your life accumulating things, and the next 50 getting rid of things." Following her mother's advice, she brought a bag full of things from her house, many of which fell into the why-do-I-still-have-this category, and gave each friend in attendance something from this bag. I ended up with the pink unitard. I thought it was great fun, but, more than that, a great idea. Thank you for that pink unitard, Autumn. I've decided to get a head start on your mother's philosophy!
Out with the Old
365 things will leave my house this year. I honestly have way too much stuff, so I don't think this will be too difficult. I won't count things that go into the trash, but I do plan on going through every closet, drawer, nook, and cranny, so certainly some things will end up there. But my real goal is to not throw too much away, but to either sell it (ebay, craigslist), or give it away (Goodwill, or other charitable organizations).
Out with the New
The second half of this resolution I expect to be a bit more challenging. I am not going to buy anything NEW this year. The only things exempt from this resolution are food and hygiene products. I need to eat, and I know you don't want me to smell. Many "what if this happens" questions have come my way. But you see, it would be incredibly difficult for me to run out of things like underwear or make-up, because I have too much to begin with. I'm one of these people that grabs things because "that deal is just too good to pass up!" Part of the reason why I have to many things.
Out with the Old
365 things will leave my house this year. I honestly have way too much stuff, so I don't think this will be too difficult. I won't count things that go into the trash, but I do plan on going through every closet, drawer, nook, and cranny, so certainly some things will end up there. But my real goal is to not throw too much away, but to either sell it (ebay, craigslist), or give it away (Goodwill, or other charitable organizations).
Out with the New
The second half of this resolution I expect to be a bit more challenging. I am not going to buy anything NEW this year. The only things exempt from this resolution are food and hygiene products. I need to eat, and I know you don't want me to smell. Many "what if this happens" questions have come my way. But you see, it would be incredibly difficult for me to run out of things like underwear or make-up, because I have too much to begin with. I'm one of these people that grabs things because "that deal is just too good to pass up!" Part of the reason why I have to many things.
Great idea for this! We should have a clothes swap. That way, it will remedy the no new thing and getting rid of old. Anything that no one wants, we give to charity! Whattaya say?
ReplyDeleteGreat idea, Brandi. Except my pants on you would become capris!
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