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WOOL COLLECTION | warmbabyproject
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Do you belong to a local Facebook group? Perhaps offer it on there. Someone might make Postbox Toppers and could use it for that.
Your local library might have a knit and natter or crochet club - they’ll gladly take wool off your hands.
One thing I always think of, as soon as the money has been spent its gone. Holding on the item just because, wont make that money come back.
By selling, donating and giving away they are still useful to someone and if anything it gives them a new life instead on sitting not being used and taking up space in your home and mind.
Do one area, even if it is a drawer, at a time. Take is easy and do not get too overwhelmed as its easy to just stuff it all back as it's too much to deal with.
I know that feeling of wanting to hold on to clothes as I might not be able to get the quality again - pure linen, silk and wool are expensive. However, if the items themselves don't suit your lifestyle or colouring, they still hang in your wardrobe collecting dust.
Over the last couple of years I have soldiered on selling items for quite low sums of cash (it seems to me) but it is worth it. I have now amassed a tidy sum as it all adds up. I haven't missed or regretted anything yet. I am trying to work out what doesn't fit into my lifestyle now.
A stylist recently said you should spend most on the items you wear everyday not the fancy pieces for weddings or other special one-off occasions. So splurge on your everyday puffer coat but economise on a dress you will only wear a handful of times. Makes total sense yet I've always been drawn to fancy glamorous pieces rather than a sensible pair of walking shoes. I am working on this.
It's so much better to see all the extra hangers and putting clothes away after laundering is less of a chore now that I don't have to squash them in. Getting outfits together is easier too as they is less choice and I have got rid of the dead wood.
It's definitely worth it.
Over the last couple of years I have soldiered on selling items for quite low sums of cash (it seems to me) but it is worth it. I have now amassed a tidy sum as it all adds up. I haven't missed or regretted anything yet. I am trying to work out what doesn't fit into my lifestyle now.
A stylist recently said you should spend most on the items you wear everyday not the fancy pieces for weddings or other special one-off occasions. So splurge on your everyday puffer coat but economise on a dress you will only wear a handful of times. Makes total sense yet I've always been drawn to fancy glamorous pieces rather than a sensible pair of walking shoes. I am working on this.
It's so much better to see all the extra hangers and putting clothes away after laundering is less of a chore now that I don't have to squash them in. Getting outfits together is easier too as they is less choice and I have got rid of the dead wood.
It's definitely worth it.
That is such good advice! I do splurge on jeans, coats and trainers. I’ll be honest trainers is my weakness
But saying that I have a pair that’s 15 years old so I definitely get ny money’s worth. I tend to wear all these items until they fall apart or in some cases I got too large 
But I’m going to take the advice not to spend on fancy stuff. I hardly ever wear it. Like the odd wedding or occassion. This has made me now think which of the fancy stuff I can sell
That's good advice about spending more on the hard working everyday items.
I used to splash out on special occasions outfits, but now I get those kinds things on Vinted and sell on after. Went to a wedding wearing a £12 dress from Vinted, washed and ironed it and sold it the next week for £10. So that's cost me about £6 (£2 plus fees and postage) to basically rent a dress.
Big day here… baby is now in her room and so the next to me has gone 🥹
Husband is delighted and I have cleared 3 bags this week alone with old baby clothes that aren’t suitable for a local baby charity so they have gone to regular clothes donation in the recycling centre. We got rid of some old bedding sets too. I would like to tackle my wardrobe as above but I am taking it step by step as still bits to sort from the dumping ground (now nursery).
Look forward to the getting rid of babyish toys in the next six months too - how do people who are done having kids approach this? Do you keep a handful for sentimental value? My mum still has some of our childhood toys and it’s honestly so lovely when my eldest plays with them.
Husband is delighted and I have cleared 3 bags this week alone with old baby clothes that aren’t suitable for a local baby charity so they have gone to regular clothes donation in the recycling centre. We got rid of some old bedding sets too. I would like to tackle my wardrobe as above but I am taking it step by step as still bits to sort from the dumping ground (now nursery).
Look forward to the getting rid of babyish toys in the next six months too - how do people who are done having kids approach this? Do you keep a handful for sentimental value? My mum still has some of our childhood toys and it’s honestly so lovely when my eldest plays with them.
I don’t really post in here but need to. This is probably quite outting but who cares 🫣
I have a 3 bedroom semi. Hubby and I have the main bedroom. Daughter had the other big room and son has the box room.
Daughter moved out in November but found out she was pregnant a few days before she moved out.
Despite me pushing and mithering, she’s only taken 50% or less of her stuff. She took her double bed, but the floor to ceiling wardrobe is still full of her clothes and stuff, and there are boxes full of stuff that were previously under the lift up storage bed she took.
Admittedly her new apartment is small but it also has two bedrooms, and a large loft and storage cupboards. I want to move her brother into the bigger room and need her stuff gone. She’s has had bad morning sickness and rough pregnancy so far, so I’ve been slack and let this ride and don’t react when she puts this task off, but the house is just sort of “stuck”.
We have, by moving all the boxes out and then back in again
, managed to decorate her old room, get a new carpet laid and get a new storage bed for her brother. My plan was if he moved in, it might spur her on to let me empty what was her wardrobe. Any stuff of hers still remaining can go into the box room (sons old room)
Unfortunately son is as awkward as my daughter can be. He’s happy where he is (in the cramped box room), He says because he got uni, he’s too busy to empty his room and move it over (I asked in the Xmas hols and have always said that I will help). He says it’s because his Dad hasn’t put his tv on the wall (every time hubby asks can he do this, he says later)
I am probably not giving a good impression of my family, but they don’t see the big deal whereas i am stuck in limbo land with stuff everywhere.
Daughter wanted a particular pram that’s hard to get and hubby ordered it (far too early) and we have 3 big boxes in our lounge. He also bought a crib she wanted to keep at our house and that’s in her old room (which should be my sons)
sorry for waffling but I’m just frustrated and needed to get this out.
I have a 3 bedroom semi. Hubby and I have the main bedroom. Daughter had the other big room and son has the box room.
Daughter moved out in November but found out she was pregnant a few days before she moved out.
Despite me pushing and mithering, she’s only taken 50% or less of her stuff. She took her double bed, but the floor to ceiling wardrobe is still full of her clothes and stuff, and there are boxes full of stuff that were previously under the lift up storage bed she took.
Admittedly her new apartment is small but it also has two bedrooms, and a large loft and storage cupboards. I want to move her brother into the bigger room and need her stuff gone. She’s has had bad morning sickness and rough pregnancy so far, so I’ve been slack and let this ride and don’t react when she puts this task off, but the house is just sort of “stuck”.
We have, by moving all the boxes out and then back in again
, managed to decorate her old room, get a new carpet laid and get a new storage bed for her brother. My plan was if he moved in, it might spur her on to let me empty what was her wardrobe. Any stuff of hers still remaining can go into the box room (sons old room)Unfortunately son is as awkward as my daughter can be. He’s happy where he is (in the cramped box room), He says because he got uni, he’s too busy to empty his room and move it over (I asked in the Xmas hols and have always said that I will help). He says it’s because his Dad hasn’t put his tv on the wall (every time hubby asks can he do this, he says later)
I am probably not giving a good impression of my family, but they don’t see the big deal whereas i am stuck in limbo land with stuff everywhere.
Daughter wanted a particular pram that’s hard to get and hubby ordered it (far too early) and we have 3 big boxes in our lounge. He also bought a crib she wanted to keep at our house and that’s in her old room (which should be my sons)
sorry for waffling but I’m just frustrated and needed to get this out.
In terms of your son if he is happy in the box room can’t he just stay there?I don’t really post in here but need to. This is probably quite outting but who cares 🫣
I have a 3 bedroom semi. Hubby and I have the main bedroom. Daughter had the other big room and son has the box room.
Daughter moved out in November but found out she was pregnant a few days before she moved out.
Despite me pushing and mithering, she’s only taken 50% or less of her stuff. She took her double bed, but the floor to ceiling wardrobe is still full of her clothes and stuff, and there are boxes full of stuff that were previously under the lift up storage bed she took.
Admittedly her new apartment is small but it also has two bedrooms, and a large loft and storage cupboards. I want to move her brother into the bigger room and need her stuff gone. She’s has had bad morning sickness and rough pregnancy so far, so I’ve been slack and let this ride and don’t react when she puts this task off, but the house is just sort of “stuck”.
We have, by moving all the boxes out and then back in again
Unfortunately son is as awkward as my daughter can be. He’s happy where he is (in the cramped box room), He says because he got uni, he’s too busy to empty his room and move it over (I asked in the Xmas hols and have always said that I will help). He says it’s because his Dad hasn’t put his tv on the wall (every time hubby asks can he do this, he says later)
I am probably not giving a good impression of my family, but they don’t see the big deal whereas i am stuck in limbo land with stuff everywhere.
Daughter wanted a particular pram that’s hard to get and hubby ordered it (far too early) and we have 3 big boxes in our lounge. He also bought a crib she wanted to keep at our house and that’s in her old room (which should be my sons)
sorry for waffling but I’m just frustrated and needed to get this out.
It doesn’t sound like he’s too bothered. I’d leave him too it and maybe just turn her room into a guest room.
Also tell daughter you are bringing her boxes over. It can be a her problem not a you problem
I was probably a bit slack like this when I moved out of my parents home - didn’t realise it would/could be an issue at the time. My parents simply packed it all up and turned up one day with all my boxes. I appreciate you shouldn’t have to do this, but I’m guessing she’s taken the stuff she needs so you’ll be waiting a while if you wait for her to do it!I don’t really post in here but need to. This is probably quite outting but who cares 🫣
I have a 3 bedroom semi. Hubby and I have the main bedroom. Daughter had the other big room and son has the box room.
Daughter moved out in November but found out she was pregnant a few days before she moved out.
Despite me pushing and mithering, she’s only taken 50% or less of her stuff. She took her double bed, but the floor to ceiling wardrobe is still full of her clothes and stuff, and there are boxes full of stuff that were previously under the lift up storage bed she took.
Admittedly her new apartment is small but it also has two bedrooms, and a large loft and storage cupboards. I want to move her brother into the bigger room and need her stuff gone. She’s has had bad morning sickness and rough pregnancy so far, so I’ve been slack and let this ride and don’t react when she puts this task off, but the house is just sort of “stuck”.
We have, by moving all the boxes out and then back in again
Unfortunately son is as awkward as my daughter can be. He’s happy where he is (in the cramped box room), He says because he got uni, he’s too busy to empty his room and move it over (I asked in the Xmas hols and have always said that I will help). He says it’s because his Dad hasn’t put his tv on the wall (every time hubby asks can he do this, he says later)
I am probably not giving a good impression of my family, but they don’t see the big deal whereas i am stuck in limbo land with stuff everywhere.
Daughter wanted a particular pram that’s hard to get and hubby ordered it (far too early) and we have 3 big boxes in our lounge. He also bought a crib she wanted to keep at our house and that’s in her old room (which should be my sons)
sorry for waffling but I’m just frustrated and needed to get this out.
My mum did this to me, I took most of my things but when they cleared the loft or something she would arrive with a box.
Perhaps one box at a time. But she needs to either get rid or take it, or give her the ultimatum - if she doesn't collect it by X its going to the charity/tip etc.
You could invite your daughter over and make a session out of it - declutter whatever she doesn't want to take with her and then she can take the remaining boxes wit her. You'd probably need to help her carrying the stuff given she's pregnant, but having a concrete plan of "come over on the 10th and we'll make a day of it, I'll get cake and help you letter get the stuff to your apartment" might work better than just having a vague plan in place. Given that these boxes were in storage she might not be too sure what's in there and therefore also isn't overly bothered in having them.I don’t really post in here but need to. This is probably quite outting but who cares 🫣
I have a 3 bedroom semi. Hubby and I have the main bedroom. Daughter had the other big room and son has the box room.
Daughter moved out in November but found out she was pregnant a few days before she moved out.
Despite me pushing and mithering, she’s only taken 50% or less of her stuff. She took her double bed, but the floor to ceiling wardrobe is still full of her clothes and stuff, and there are boxes full of stuff that were previously under the lift up storage bed she took.
Admittedly her new apartment is small but it also has two bedrooms, and a large loft and storage cupboards. I want to move her brother into the bigger room and need her stuff gone. She’s has had bad morning sickness and rough pregnancy so far, so I’ve been slack and let this ride and don’t react when she puts this task off, but the house is just sort of “stuck”.
We have, by moving all the boxes out and then back in again
Unfortunately son is as awkward as my daughter can be. He’s happy where he is (in the cramped box room), He says because he got uni, he’s too busy to empty his room and move it over (I asked in the Xmas hols and have always said that I will help). He says it’s because his Dad hasn’t put his tv on the wall (every time hubby asks can he do this, he says later)
I am probably not giving a good impression of my family, but they don’t see the big deal whereas i am stuck in limbo land with stuff everywhere.
Daughter wanted a particular pram that’s hard to get and hubby ordered it (far too early) and we have 3 big boxes in our lounge. He also bought a crib she wanted to keep at our house and that’s in her old room (which should be my sons)
sorry for waffling but I’m just frustrated and needed to get this out.
Likewise with your husband and the TV - tell him that next weekend you would like him to finally fix this as it is blocking moving rooms and you want this sorted.
I'm sadly the queen of making overt hints that I'd like something done myself. unfortunately, most people don't take this as a "please do it" but more like a "wishful thinking" from my part. I'm working on it myself to ask people to do stuff and when I do, it works much better.
Thanks all for responding and not judging. I tried arranging a day when she comes over and can even just lie on the new bed and will literally hold things up and she can say keep or donate. But, she works full time and has been ill or tired every weekend we’ve tried.
Leaving my son in the box room would probably suit him but selfishly admittedly it doesn’t suit me. His room is so small that my room is a hangover of that. We have stuff of his in my storage bed and his opened Xmas presents are in a bag in the corner of my room as he says he hasn’t got room to put them away. He also has equipment for his uni course and future career that’s taking up room in our lounge.
I’m going to try and push it again this weekend. I might just say to daughter I’m in the car on the way over and I’m bringing a few boxes to sort through. 🫣
It’s not just the room swap over. I want more room generally for our grandchild and all the stuff/toys/bouncers etc that come with that, so getting my son settled and daughter moved on (ish - as some stuff can stay in the box room) will just make me feel so much better. Xx
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Maybe that's the way to go and say you are wanting to get it ready for the baby but can't because of her things, as its for her and the baby it might help. If she thinks its for her brother who clearly isn't that bothered there is no urgency on her part.
I feel like a lightbulb has just gone off in my head
. That’s exactly it! Operation “swop them over” continues this weekend, I will update…. xxsorry maybe I a bit harsh but I wouldn’t be so nice about it
I would turn up on her doorstep with the boxes for her to deal with. And move my son rooms whilst he’s away at uni.I know your daughter is pregnant so I wouldn’t be leaving her to lug boxes around, but she can sort through them just fine. It might not feel ideal, but she’d much rather do them now than heavily pregnant/with a newborn!
I agree and keep saying I will and then backing out due to the pregnancy. This weekend I will push and sort and report in (with honesty) on Monday. This is the only place I have discussed and shared this and I want to be kept accountable so it happenssorry maybe I a bit harsh but I wouldn’t be so nice about it
I know your daughter is pregnant so I wouldn’t be leaving her to lug boxes around, but she can sort through them just fine. It might not feel ideal, but she’d much rather do them now than heavily pregnant/with a newborn!
