I’m sure on other blogs you’ve seen a recent onslaught of
posts dedicated to the purging of stuff.
Its even been the focus of several magazine articles given that February
is the new “Spring” and Spring Cleaning needs to begin. That or the final stages of Winter induced cabin
fever have set in and you are actually starting to find that dust bunnies
living in your bookshelves an endearing companion while watching CBS News
Sunday morning.
In any instance there comes a point, be it Spring or being
threatened by the idea of moving to a new place, that you realize you are
hanging onto your skinny shirt from Freshman year of high school and something
has to give before your closet quite literally explodes on you leaving you buried
in retro flannel that you’ve been clutching since the late 1990’s.
I do not revel in hours of cleaning. While my house is never dirty, I only really give
it a good thorough once over when threatened with company which luckily happens
at least once a week so Ari isn’t forced to live in squalor. Which is why the “60 items in 60 minutes” challenge
was appealing. It was quick, and motivated
me to get rid of stuff that had been in my way for awhile.
Shoes that have been well loved...the the point of being worn out:
Holiday Decorations that I assumed custody of during Momma Jenn's "60 items in 60 minutes" Challenge.
Fitness DVD cases that have been strewn about my entertainment center since their purchase. The DVD's now live with my other Fitness DVD's, in a space conscious DVD binder.
Old Makeup/perfume/medication long past their expiration date...ewww!
Items that Ari cannot be trusted with: Candles = setting himself on fire. Aroma Therapy oils = oil all over my floor.
Wires that go to nowhere.
The Master Cleanse: This book is evil and has been living under my couch for the past year.
Ugly purses that have been gifted to me...the tags are still on these guys!
Magazines that have piled up over the past 6 months. I've given up hope that I will find the desire to dedicate a whole day to reading out dated magazines. To the recycle bin!
Clothes...that Ari apparently doesn't want to see leave the house.
Why have I saved all my pillow and comforter bags?
What are some weird things you have been holding onto? What do you guys throw away during spring cleaning?
6 comments:
Those zip up bags are good for trips. Helps compress the clothes. We just got rid of a ton of stuff from the basement. Still working on them.
This is such a good idea. I kind of feel as though I'm going to run out of room in my place if drastic measures aren't put into place. Can't wait to try this out!
I used to have a habit of holding on to the pillow and comforter cases to until one day I looked at them like, "why?". And I'm still trying to figure out that purse on the right in the purse photo... what is it??
I've saved those comforter and pillow bags too. We've recently started a 5 year purge in preparation for our move to Ecuador.
Oh man what weird things don't I hold on to?? I am lazy and shove everything in a closet and forget about it and then one day BAM! I NEED to clean out that closet. One day after many days....like maybe 600 of them.
I like that challenge a lot!!
Well...Confession time, I have it all loaded up (or thrown out) but I haven't made my trip out to the salvation army yet.
And Sara-that bag in the corner was a strange gift from my sister, I think she may have been trying to be funny?
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