I think there is a few of usGood to see another South African on here
I think there is a few of usGood to see another South African on here
That is my thinking too! I keep my xmas decs in our spare room and that was a state a few months ago. Now its all organised and beautiful, no shifting things to get the xmas decs out. I also love the deep clean after the decorations get put away.I love to have a big declutter before Christmas / before the tree goes up
Well done you!! I am so sorry for the trauma of it all I used to hate clearing out when I lived at home as my mum would always go through the stuff I was getting rid of and guilt me into keeping it. I now have to hide anything I get rid of in my house if she was to pop over.Actually, since the creation of this thread a few hours ago, I have gone through my wardrobes and bottom drawers and cleared out some old clothes, shoes, handbags (OMG!!!!), shoes, jackets, shoes, tops, perfume, make-up cases, shoes, cookery books and shoes!
EDIT. Of course until all this discarded stuff is actually out of my house, there is always a chance some of it may well end up back in my wardrobe.
I will blame @JoeBloggs for al of this trauma
I hope you a feeling better, a weight lifted I bet! I used to do the same, I felt so guilty parting with things but as I have got older I do think why I am I holding on to this for however many years. I am a keen ebay seller and that makes parting with things easier!I had a clear out during first lockdown; moved back home when my now ex dumped me in April so had to move back with my belongings from the house we shared together. I left my stuff in bags/suitcases for weeks while I was healing but once I started clearing out I couldn’t stop. It was difficulty throwing away sentimental things but I feel better for it. Sold lots of clothes on Ebay.
It does make you feel better mentally - I hate looking at clutter. I used to be a hoarder (I’d save empty perfume bottles if they looked pretty) but there’s just no point. This year has definitely changed my viewpoint on material things - it just isn’t important.
That sounds like you really made some headway! I love getting a bit of cash for things that seem worthless.My upstairs large bedroom and the stairway was so cluttered at one point a fireman said it was a fire risk when he came to fit a smoke alarm!.
Wow that's quite a sizable difference, I think that's the key. Only filling the space with really important things. I very much a keep for later person, but I tend to just hoard all sorts!We moved from a three bed detached house onto a narrow boat four years ago. I was forced in to decluttering which was terrifying at first, but now having less stuff and thinking before I fill precious space with more is so freeing and liberating! I now find myself wondering how I ever managed to fill the space and what people fill houses with!
We give everything to charity. We’ve given a TV, items of furniture , buggies etc away. I figure if we haven’t been using it we aren’t losing any money really. But we are in the lucky position that we don’t need the money from smaller sales, the hassle would outweigh it for me.Quick question - what does everyone do with the stuff they want to get rid of? I understand depop/eBay, but sometimes it takes a while to shift stuff and it’s sitting in your house until it’s sold. Charity shops? Give it away? But what about more expensive things?
Our charity shops are open here, but I guess with so many people at home for so long they have all cleared out, and the charity shops are over run with stuff, and turning quite a lot away.You’ve all inspired me I’ve got rid of 2 bin bags this morning just a start! Going to eBay some and Facebook marketplace it for free as charity shops aren’t open I don’t really want it hanging around for a couple of weeks
I got lucky and gave them 4 small bags just before boris put us into lockdown again and they did have loads but we’re still acceptingOur charity shops are open here, but I guess with so many people at home for so long they have all cleared out, and the charity shops are over run with stuff, and turning quite a lot away.
I had a similar experience with charity shops.Reminds me actually, I’m sure it isn’t all of the clothes bank but my cousins dad in law has the contract to empty all the ones in our local area. He gives them to my cousin she sells what is worth it and then he takes the rest to he weigh in people it doesn’t go to charity atall. It’s a wealthy area too she’s made a fortune apparently her dad (my uncle) told me, he’s furious about it but can’t stop her.
I don’t agree with them atall and you can’t choose your family sadly but I now don’t trust those bins I take to the charity shop direct now, I use to use them all the time. Worth keeping in mind if you want it to actually go to good.