Saw a post on Freecycle for someone looking for 6-12m baby girl clothes. What do you know, I just sorted through our little one's things and had a bag full of 6/9m clothes, just waiting to donate. It felt good to know that they were not going to waste, that they were no longer taking up space in my home, and that they were going to bring smiles to another family. I'm sentimentally attached to a few of the items, but that's why we have pictures.
(5) sleepers
(2) pants
(1) hoodie
(12) short-sleeve onesies
(6) long-sleeve onesies
(2) white ruffle-butt tights
(2) pairs of shoes
Total: 404/2008
Showing posts with label thoughts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label thoughts. Show all posts
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
Jan 21
I could blame my lingering cold on my lack of declutter, but really, I'm just starting to get to the meat of things. It's easy to declutter the pile of stuff that's been sitting in the corner and just needs to be gone. Harder, however, is going through the bookshelves and closets, finding things that have been stored away for future projects or family members or for sentimental value. It's an effort in clearing my emotional space as much as my physical. Ah well.
A small addition, in lieu of actually tossing anything this weekend:
(3) boxes of pregnancy tea - to MDC mama
Total: 239/2008
A small addition, in lieu of actually tossing anything this weekend:
(3) boxes of pregnancy tea - to MDC mama
Total: 239/2008
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Jan 9
Bah! I haven't been ridding myself of nearly as much as I'd like. I've got 5 things to be mailed, 11 on stand-by (waiting for payment), and 100+ to get sorted and donate this weekend. So while my tally isn't going up at all these last two days, there is definitely some kind of decluttering happening.
I'm having a little bit of a hard time sending things to other people v. donating v. trashing. There are some things that I'm sending family, but aren't I just cluttering up their lives? Of course, maybe they do not live in the cramped way in which we do, so perhaps it's a non-issue. Selling is emotionally lighter than giving it to family. Donating is better than trashing. Reusing seems to be impossible at this moment. I'm of the mind currently that if I have to think of a creative reason to keep something, I probably don't need to keep it.
Total: 50/2008 (still!)
I'm having a little bit of a hard time sending things to other people v. donating v. trashing. There are some things that I'm sending family, but aren't I just cluttering up their lives? Of course, maybe they do not live in the cramped way in which we do, so perhaps it's a non-issue. Selling is emotionally lighter than giving it to family. Donating is better than trashing. Reusing seems to be impossible at this moment. I'm of the mind currently that if I have to think of a creative reason to keep something, I probably don't need to keep it.
Total: 50/2008 (still!)
Monday, January 7, 2008
Jan 7
(3) dead dry erase markers
(3) old calendars that I swore I would do something crafty with - recycled
Total: 50/2008
More listing of things on craigslist. Just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the baby things. I am so ready to clear some of this stuff out that is she is definitely done with. Here's hoping someone else ~thinks~ they need this stuff as much as I did.
(3) old calendars that I swore I would do something crafty with - recycled
Total: 50/2008
More listing of things on craigslist. Just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the baby things. I am so ready to clear some of this stuff out that is she is definitely done with. Here's hoping someone else ~thinks~ they need this stuff as much as I did.
Saturday, January 5, 2008
Jan 5
(6) books returned to a friend
(1) timer installed on bathroom fan -- it's been sitting around for 15 months
(1) book sent out through Bookins
Total: 41/2008
A word about Bookins -- I love this website. It has allowed me to feed my need to occasionally own a book or two, while also ensuring that I'm cleaning out the space to house said book. Generally speaking I hit the library, but there are books that I simply want to own. I either read them habitually or use them as reference or it's something I know the wee one will want to chew on. So it makes sense to me to use a service that makes it possible for me to get those books cheaply, used, and in decent condition. I also LOVE being able to send books out for others to put to good use. It has already cleared out at least one bookshelf for us. And provided for a number of holiday presents for much less than purchasing new.
If you know that you simply can't get your book needs met through the library, I highly recommend this website as an alternative to bookstores.
(1) timer installed on bathroom fan -- it's been sitting around for 15 months
(1) book sent out through Bookins
Total: 41/2008
A word about Bookins -- I love this website. It has allowed me to feed my need to occasionally own a book or two, while also ensuring that I'm cleaning out the space to house said book. Generally speaking I hit the library, but there are books that I simply want to own. I either read them habitually or use them as reference or it's something I know the wee one will want to chew on. So it makes sense to me to use a service that makes it possible for me to get those books cheaply, used, and in decent condition. I also LOVE being able to send books out for others to put to good use. It has already cleared out at least one bookshelf for us. And provided for a number of holiday presents for much less than purchasing new.
If you know that you simply can't get your book needs met through the library, I highly recommend this website as an alternative to bookstores.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
A thought about decluttering
I've been working towards simplifying my life. Having a child has somehow demanded this. There is not enough time in the day to...
... try and find things... I must know where they are
... have to move stuff around to find a workable play space... there must be play space at all times
... clean excess items... there should be enough to function, not to go three days without cleaning because there is so much
I know there are more reasons that the baby has demanded I simplify, but my soul demands it as well. I feel gluttonous when I know I have far above and beyond what I need to live a comfortable life while others do without. I want to feel a sense of harmony with the world around me, not shame for overindulging without a care for others.
It's amazing how opening my physical space is allowing me to open my emotional space as well.
More thoughts to come.
... try and find things... I must know where they are
... have to move stuff around to find a workable play space... there must be play space at all times
... clean excess items... there should be enough to function, not to go three days without cleaning because there is so much
I know there are more reasons that the baby has demanded I simplify, but my soul demands it as well. I feel gluttonous when I know I have far above and beyond what I need to live a comfortable life while others do without. I want to feel a sense of harmony with the world around me, not shame for overindulging without a care for others.
It's amazing how opening my physical space is allowing me to open my emotional space as well.
More thoughts to come.
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