Too much junk
Who brings too much junk (stuff :)? ) I am a minimalist type. Love 2 chairs, small table and nothing else under my awning and less is more in the rv. hubby is--get to site, then pitch the tent ...
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Jean S wrote:
I find that we keep things we should not if:
1. The things are not working for us (like shoes that give us blisters) but we spent a lot of money on them
2. The things have no practical use but have happy memories (like the pamphlets from places we visited and really enjoyed but won't go back to or souvenir shirts with stains or holes)
3. Rocks. Don't ask me why. I am in love with rocks. I must have had 10 pounds of interesting but valueless rocks.
4. Books. Get them from the exchanges,, read them, forget to bring them back.
5. Tools/glue/screws, etc. Bits of shiny things we both buy on impulse but never use and won't be able to find if a miracle occurs and we could use it.
6. Fabric. Gorgeous quilting fabric I would need 2 more lifetimes to use.
I can help ya :) :)
1. goodwill when you can find it. shoes that you will never use, send them on their way. it can't be about the money! I know cause I just sent 2 NEW pairs to goodwill the other day. I ordered thru mail, something I rarely do with shoes online. cause duh, ya gotta try them on. 2 prs. ankle boots, value $140. never worn, didn't feel like returning, put in closet to get to later to return and FOUND them again and bleck...now to get rid of them. so on they went to goodwill.
2. I just threw out tons of brochures etc. on places we been. throw in a drawer, weeded them all out a few weeks ago. Pictures. take a pic of where you are, pick the BEST one, write a very short summary of pic/trip and put in scrapbook and throw the rest of the trip info away.
3. rocks. hmm. the thing you collect. can you look at ONE rock and say it was from X place? if ya can't, then why have them? LOL I know tho. it is your thing :)
4. tools and things. have one of what ya need. donate the rest. that stuff shouldn't take up too much room tho I would think. shiny bits of small things.
5. fabric. pick a project. select material ya need for THAT project. select a 2nd project. select material for it.....donate the rest to goodwill or dump it or whatever. Like mentioned before, there are stores in this big country so when ya need more, it can be found :)
See I helped ya weed out HAHA
