The approach of spring always seems to bring this out in me. I look around my home and think “Hmmm. What can I get rid of?” Watching an episode of Hoarders has that same effect too.
This year we are doing a serious purge. We did one four years ago and got rid of a lot of stuff we didn’t need or use. This year we want to pare down even more and try for a little more simplicity in our lives. Not to mention some wriggle room.
The criteria we are using is:
Do I love it, need it or want it?
Is it worn out or outdated?
Is it adding value to our lives?
Do I use it?
If it can’t make it past this criteria, then it is out of here.
So far we have purged the pantry, hall closet and my bedroom. I have quite a pile started of items to sell on eBay or Craigslist. I have also started a list of the bigger items I am ready to part with as well.
We will most likely have a yard sale in the next month and I made a really big decision to sell our 13ft camp trailer. We are beginning to outgrow it and are ready to travel in a little different style now. I will be happy not to have the upkeep of it anymore as well.
The girls are working their way through their room and have made quite a dent already. They are getting excited about selling some of their items in our upcoming yard sale. They have even started to make signs for it.
I am also happy to report that we were able to put quite a few items in the recycling bin and not the trash.
Are you doing a big spring purge this year? If so, share your ideas and what you are getting rid of. Plus share how you are getting rid of things too. I am always up for new ideas.
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