Comments on: Letting go of stuff and clutter excuses… http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html Living a life of simplicity and order Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:31:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Kathie http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-44966 Kathie Thu, 02 Sep 2010 02:45:05 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-44966 There is a company in NC that buys and sells "replacement" china, crystal etc. It's called Replacements Unlimited. There is a company in NC that buys and sells “replacement” china, crystal etc. It’s called Replacements Unlimited.

]]> By: Beth L http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-41826 Beth L Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:18:24 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-41826 I am really enjoying reading all of these ideas and how everyone has a hard time getting rid of things. I try to keep organized. I just went through my kids clothes and everytime I go to clean the house I keep a plastic bag with me to throw anything away. It works for me. I just have a hard time organizing toys. What to get rid of and what to keep. I just don't like clutter and things on the floor except for when the kids are playing. Let's all keep clutter free. We are to store up treasures in heaven not here on earth. I am really enjoying reading all of these ideas and how everyone has a hard time getting rid of things. I try to keep organized. I just went through my kids clothes and everytime I go to clean the house I keep a plastic bag with me to throw anything away. It works for me. I just have a hard time organizing toys. What to get rid of and what to keep. I just don’t like clutter and things on the floor except for when the kids are playing. Let’s all keep clutter free. We are to store up treasures in heaven not here on earth.

]]> By: Velinda S http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-41484 Velinda S Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:05:11 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-41484 beautiful handmade baby blankets...3 to be exact. beautiful handmade baby blankets…3 to be exact.

]]> By: Zahra http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-39433 Zahra Mon, 12 Apr 2010 05:39:43 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-39433 Okay, I have been struggling for quite a while now. But my determination is in full force as I try to complete one area at a time. I have made enough progress to keep me motivated. This was my New Year's Resolution to get organized. My mantra has been to not give up and there are days when I do things in 15 minute stints just so I don't burn out. But one of my problems is that I am afraid to get rid of things, especially clothing. My fear stems from the fact that I do not have any money or resources to replace any of these items if I do need them later. Even the things that I do not fit. I might one day and then I might need them. I recently lost 13 lbs, ditched those larger jeans but only have 2 pair now that fit. Then I had a scare where I thought I might actually gain the weight back and NEED those other jeans. How do I reconcile these fears? In my purging I found that I keep things because I might need them again AND might not be able to afford to replace them. I did get rid of some (not all) of the uglier and out-of-fashion items. Due to a back injury several years ago I cannot wear shoes with heels any longer and I did get rid of those too. It felt like a weight was lifted off of my shoulders when I sent these items te the thrift store. There wasn't any panic with them, just relief. But these other items are more challenging. Any advice? Okay, I have been struggling for quite a while now. But my determination is in full force as I try to complete one area at a time. I have made enough progress to keep me motivated. This was my New Year’s Resolution to get organized. My mantra has been to not give up and there are days when I do things in 15 minute stints just so I don’t burn out. But one of my problems is that I am afraid to get rid of things, especially clothing. My fear stems from the fact that I do not have any money or resources to replace any of these items if I do need them later. Even the things that I do not fit. I might one day and then I might need them. I recently lost 13 lbs, ditched those larger jeans but only have 2 pair now that fit. Then I had a scare where I thought I might actually gain the weight back and NEED those other jeans. How do I reconcile these fears? In my purging I found that I keep things because I might need them again AND might not be able to afford to replace them. I did get rid of some (not all) of the uglier and out-of-fashion items. Due to a back injury several years ago I cannot wear shoes with heels any longer and I did get rid of those too. It felt like a weight was lifted off of my shoulders when I sent these items te the thrift store. There wasn’t any panic with them, just relief. But these other items are more challenging. Any advice?

]]> By: Linda http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-39101 Linda Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:06:17 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-39101 I have 2 sisters, all of us are about the same size. Twice a year (spring, and fall) we have a 'sister clothing exchange" We have lunch and spend the afternoon trying on clothes. We all leave with a pile of "new" clothes. Whatever is not taken home goes to a consignment shop, and the money we make pays for a sister outing. Twice a year we go away for a couple of days, stay at a nice hotel, eat out, and shop. Consignment money usually covers the hotel, and a great meal. You are more likely to part with an item of clothing if you think that one of the sisters will enjoy it. The swap is alot of fun. By the way, we are all in our late 60's early 70's. I have 2 sisters, all of us are about the same size. Twice a year (spring, and fall) we have a ‘sister clothing exchange” We have lunch and spend the afternoon trying on clothes. We all leave with a pile of “new” clothes. Whatever is not taken home goes to a consignment shop, and the money we make pays for a sister outing. Twice a year we go away for a couple of days, stay at a nice hotel, eat out, and shop. Consignment money usually covers the hotel, and a great meal. You are more likely to part with an item of clothing if you think that one of the sisters will enjoy it. The swap is alot of fun. By the way, we are all in our late 60′s early 70′s.

]]> By: crystal http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-38262 crystal Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:21:50 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-38262 bring it on!~ bring it on!~

]]> By: Artemyse http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-38153 Artemyse Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:52:07 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-38153 Oh yeah! That was writtent for me! Thanks... that put me in perspective! Oh yeah! That was writtent for me! Thanks… that put me in perspective!

]]> By: Christy http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-37954 Christy Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:57:00 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-37954 I have been asking myself all those questions every single day that I've spent cleaning out my room, and ya know...I'm finding that I'm not too attached to some stuff anymore. I'm also discovering that if someone else can get some use out of something, then, by all means, I want them to have it! I just posted my week 2 update on my blog (http://southernsassythings.blogspot.com/2010/02/28-day-organizing-challenge-week-2.html), and I can't even begin to describe how great this challenge has been for me....I just feel so much more energized that now, I'll be able to go into my craft room and make something! :o) I have been asking myself all those questions every single day that I’ve spent cleaning out my room, and ya know…I’m finding that I’m not too attached to some stuff anymore. I’m also discovering that if someone else can get some use out of something, then, by all means, I want them to have it!

I just posted my week 2 update on my blog (http://southernsassythings.blogspot.com/2010/02/28-day-organizing-challenge-week-2.html), and I can’t even begin to describe how great this challenge has been for me….I just feel so much more energized that now, I’ll be able to go into my craft room and make something! :o)

]]> By: Tanna @ Complete Organizing Solutions http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-37829 Tanna @ Complete Organizing Solutions Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:13:18 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-37829 Rana, I also highly suggest if it is an item you don't really want to display but it is very sentimental, instead of holding onto the item you could take a picture and let the item go. You can journal your feelings attached to the item and any memories you have. This is a great way to pass on memories to the next generation that might just see this stuff as STUFF, I think it would be awesome to be handed down a book of photos and memories to remember past generations. Rana, I also highly suggest if it is an item you don’t really want to display but it is very sentimental, instead of holding onto the item you could take a picture and let the item go. You can journal your feelings attached to the item and any memories you have. This is a great way to pass on memories to the next generation that might just see this stuff as STUFF, I think it would be awesome to be handed down a book of photos and memories to remember past generations.

]]> By: Tanna @ Complete Organizing Solutions http://orgjunkie.com/2010/02/letting-go-of-stuff-and-clutter-excuses.html/comment-page-1#comment-37828 Tanna @ Complete Organizing Solutions Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:09:43 +0000 http://orgjunkie.com/?p=6865#comment-37828 I would definitely say give yourself a little more time on the baby weight, you don't want to rush into a decision on something that might fit in 3 months as opposed to now. If there is anything you know you didn't love pre-baby then let it go. I keep a donate box right in my closet. Each time I put something on and I get that "what was I thinking" look I toss the item into the donate box. I find that I have my tried and true that I wear quite regularly however I also make sure that I try out some of those clothes that have just been hanging around to see if I really like them. Break out of your comfort zone and try something you wouldn't normally wear and see if you even like it anymore. I would definitely say give yourself a little more time on the baby weight, you don’t want to rush into a decision on something that might fit in 3 months as opposed to now. If there is anything you know you didn’t love pre-baby then let it go.

I keep a donate box right in my closet. Each time I put something on and I get that “what was I thinking” look I toss the item into the donate box. I find that I have my tried and true that I wear quite regularly however I also make sure that I try out some of those clothes that have just been hanging around to see if I really like them. Break out of your comfort zone and try something you wouldn’t normally wear and see if you even like it anymore.

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