Clutter-weeding ...

[Juniper]

I would like to do the same thing. Problem is, I have an entire house full of crap and the amount of labor it would take to pack up and transport it all to the proper destination (donation, garbage, ebay, etc.) is just so overwhelming!

I have a huge pile of donation stuff in my garage and also in my mom's condo garage. A few months ago I resolved to take one car load of it a couple times a week to the Goodwill drop-off on my way to school, but I didn't. This quarter I don't have to go in till 12:30 three days a week, so I'll have much better chance of doing it, at least with this pile at our own house.

And I have so much to add to it.

A lot of it, I think, could be sold on ebay - but that would take time and energy I don't have. At least I can use the charity deduction on my taxes.

This will be the year I simplify my life and get rid of all our unnecessary crap!

I say that every year . . . . .

[limey]

Originally Posted by Juniper

I would like to do the same thing. Problem is, I have an entire house full of crap and the amount of labor it would take to pack up and transport it all to the proper destination (donation, garbage, ebay, etc.) is just so overwhelming!

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Yabbut, yabbut ... so do I. The thought of clearing the whole house is daunting to the point of not being doable. Which is why I've done a box (measuring 12" by 8" by 4", I should add!) and a drawer. Baby-steps, bite size chunks ...

And jinx, yes I've heard of the fly lady, but she's a bit too regimented for my liking. Then again, as with all this stuff, you pick what works for you and leave the rest, I suppose.

[TheMercenary]

Originally Posted by Juniper

At least I can use the charity deduction on my taxes.

BINGO! Better take advantage of it before the government removes it from being an option. We have donated thousand of dollars worth of stuff that way. Including two cars.

[limey]

Today I tackled my laptop bag:
threw away fistfuls of junk mail
banked 4 cheques (oops) for a voluntary organisation I involuntarily am involved with (this involvement is another piece of clutter I'm getting rid of!)
did a little involuntary voluntary book-keeping
drafted an email to get me out of involuntary voluntary involvement with said organisation ...

[SamIam]

Originally Posted by TheMercenary

BINGO! Better take advantage of it before the government removes it from being an option. We have donated thousand of dollars worth of stuff that way. Including two cars.

Got any more cars? I'll come get it for you! I'm sure I can figure out how to become a tax deductable charity. Maybe the Church of SamIam.