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Post by paperpiler on Jul 5, 2009 9:53:42 GMT -5
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Post by theroyaldump on Jul 5, 2009 10:32:16 GMT -5
There are some really good points in there!
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Post by Blackswan on Jul 5, 2009 11:29:38 GMT -5
Very good article, even for non-hoarders. I think we all hold onto SOME stuff that we shouldn't.
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Post by charis on Jul 5, 2009 12:38:53 GMT -5
I really liked the tip that suggests you hold up an item and ask yourself "Would I buy this if it were for sale today? If so, how much would I pay for it?"
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Post by canna on Jul 5, 2009 14:27:59 GMT -5
Thanks for posting that nice link and a very good site RealSimple.
Liked the last one about the "fuchsia dress with taffeta bows" .
I got rid of a lot of the "oldie clothes" a few years ago. However, I guess I'll always keep my pretty, decades old, rayon, made in India , tan/ black/ brown and white"hippie" blouse. That one's a keeper that I really like.
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Post by flower on Jul 6, 2009 0:35:35 GMT -5
I read this post earlier today and thought about the article when pulling books later. The "Know Thyself" point really stood out to me. I was holding a book called *Weekend Afghans* and thought, "Well, I might want to make one of these," then suddenly stopped and remembered the article.
I'm probably never going to decide to devote my weekend to making an afghan and if I really decide to I can go to the library and check out a book on it. Into the Goodwill box it went.
Thanks!!
Now just 300 more to go.....
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Post by Meme on Jul 6, 2009 1:57:58 GMT -5
this is a good reminder of all that I have learned so I emailed to link to me to keep Meme in check--- thanks for sharing
hugs
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Post by limegreen on Jul 6, 2009 19:00:59 GMT -5
I really liked the tip that suggests you hold up an item and ask yourself "Would I buy this if it were for sale today? If so, how much would I pay for it?" Yeah that one's a keeper for me, I want to adopt that as my clearing out mantra. And if I would pay less than a fiver I shall trust that should I ever need such a thing agian, I will be fortunate enough to have a fiver in my wallet. |
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Post by seekingpeace on Jul 6, 2009 20:00:56 GMT -5
hello, 12 years ago I was having yard sales to earn money for a downpayment for our first home. ... Every item I picked up, I asked myself... "Do I want this or do I want a house?" It put it in perspective for me. I did it again last year with trying to find some vacation money for the family and having yard sales. I know sales aren't for everyone and I'm not recommending that, I was just connecting with the would I buy it again comment! I got rid of a lot of stuff!
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Post by moggyfan on Jul 6, 2009 20:21:13 GMT -5
paperpiler, This is a really fun & helpful article! Like others, I loved the "Would I buy it again & how much would I pay for it?" idea.
AND the observation that, were Grandma still alive, she would definitely have replaced the old knives & cookie sheets!
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Post by kerplush on Jul 7, 2009 14:14:17 GMT -5
Thanks for the motivational article!
We've had a yard sale, donation truck is coming Thursday...still facing piles to sort...grateful for the inspiration here!
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