Today's clean-out started with a some leftover 60th Wedding Anniversary announcements (for MIL & FIL) that have been stored on a shelf, neatly tucked in a box hiding from view for the last eight years. I pulled some out to pass along to Hub's siblings and to put in our boys' memorabilia boxes and the last 10 or so will be recycled.
Then that led me to consider more empty binders, another photo album, some plastic lids we never use, some folders that have seen better days, a bent iron guard (what is that called?), two arm covers for a couch we got rid of this summer, 2 music CDs, and one little paperback book titled, The Upside of Downsizing. 😄
Day 24: 331 things gone
You're getting rid of the 'Upside to Downsizing'? Interesting. There's a nice assortment of things today that I doubt you'll miss. I have to say I loved seeing that wonderful anniversary picture!
ReplyDeleteI had actually read through it a few years ago and it was a fun, kind of inspiring read for such a little book. What I know after clearing MIL's house this summer is that I don't want a book like this amongst all my things if I die before I managed to get my belongings down to a more modest number. ;^) I have other, similar books so I may be removing more before the month is over.
DeleteI think that recycling that downsizing book is the epitome of a writer writing themselves out of a job!
ReplyDeleteIs the bent iron thing a fireguard?
You'd think, wouldn't you? But the number of books on the subject of decluttering and minimalizing would suggest that isn't the case. We (general we) keep buying them - probably hoping one actually contains that magic bullet. Regarding the thing in question: I believe it's more of a scorch guard (to protect fabric as well as keep the soleplate clean). I feel a familiarity with this, maybe I had one once upon a time, but when I tried this one before getting rid of it, it didn't feel useful to me. It's also not completely smooth on the bottom and I wondered if that makes it less effective? I dunno. I only know I don't need it.
DeleteThat reminds me of the endless number of books and magazines on the subject of simple living!!! full of gadgets to help you be simple better..
DeleteBeautiful wedding photo
ReplyDeleteAnother era, that's for sure. :)
DeleteOh goodness...I have so much of that kind if memorabilia. It feels wrong to throw it away, but why? Everyone in the family has them min triplicate. Your mother and father-in-law were surely a good looking couple. Love to see the old photos.
ReplyDeleteI know. I kind of felt the same way, but once I decided to set aside a copy for everyone in the family who'd want one, I concluded that it didn't make any logical sense to keep more. They were, indeed, a handsome couple.
DeleteIsn't amazing how many little things get tucked away from view. No one is the wiser until you start moving things. To the visitor, our houses look in order.....to us, we know better.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, that is so true. When this month is over, I'm going to do some more concentrating on those "tucked away" areas.
DeleteWhat a beautiful wedding party! You really find unique items when you de-clutter! Marsha's has clothes and towels and I seem to be doing lots of books. I am not a clothes horse and have very few but I am a reader! LOL! Your de-clutter posts are always so interesting even without a story!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sam. ;^)
DeleteI looked into a plastic box I have under the bed looking for an A4 envelope, didn't find one but I found lots of other stationary that I had forgotten I even had plus a lot of stuff I will never use, I promised myself that I will go back and sort it out the problem is I need to go through things regularly because I forget what I do have and go buying the same things all over again. I find it so hard to throw out memorabilia. xx
ReplyDeleteI know. Sometimes I think it would be better to simply not bring home memorabilia because it's so hard to part with later. I'm thinking it must be in our make-up, though, to want something tangible to remind us of good times.
DeleteToo bad the binders can't be donated to a school. Every year some teachers require one for their class.
ReplyDeleteAny binders that were in good condition, we gave to homeschooling friends, so hopefully they will be well used. We did try to recycle or rehome anything that was useful and in decent condition.
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