As you get older, do you find yourself downsizing, decluttering.

As you get older, do you find yourself downsizing, decluttering.​


No
I find myself moving stuff outa the way to find the stuff I'm looking for.
Then getting distracted by the stuff I'd just moved and beginning a new search.
Then
sitting
Then
taking a nap

Tomorrow, I'll search for my nap pillow
It's gotta be under that pile of torn comforters....
 

dko1951 said:
You are absolutely correct. I allowed my emotions to speak and I realize that ungrateful is not appropriate word. This friend is the one true love of my life and when this occurred I was their and saw the hurt. It wasn't just a simple No Thank You, it was a smirk and a are you kidding response. These pieces were a part of her family, as I said, for generations. I know that people sometimes don't appreciate what that may mean to others, but. It all part of the process of understanding that not everyone thinks or feels the way you or I do. I'm still learning that one. Thank you, truly, for pointing out the fact that I didn't practice what I try and follow. A lesson remembered.
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I'm sorry that your friend's children were rude to her. It sounds like they could have been far more gracious when declining the offer.

When I offer things to my children, it's always prefaced with, "I don't know if you can use this but thought I'd check before offering it elsewhere."

They sometimes say yes, sometimes no, and sometimes say, "I can't use it but my friend so-and-so would surely love to have it."
 
StarSong said:
I'm sorry that your friend's children were rude to her. It sounds like they could have been far more gracious when declining the offer.

When I offer things to my children, it's always prefaced with, "I don't know if you can use this but thought I'd check before offering it elsewhere."

They sometimes say yes, sometimes no, and sometimes say, "I can't use it but my friend so-and-so would surely love to have it."
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As was the case with my friend. She got over it better than I did. I have always had this thing in me when someone treats those I love poorly I feel the need to protect and defend. Always working on something, still. Thanks for your thoughts.
 
Back in business as of this morning.
Mentioned that I hadn’t listed things to sell for about 3 weeks.
This morning posted a listening of all the smaller rubbermade storage containers that I finally got cleaned…..sold 3/4 of them in about an hour.
The one gal and her husband husband came to pick their’s up……hadn’t brought them upstairs yet…..so they came down and bought 3 larger ones I hadn’t listed yet, and they bought my fold up table ( 2 feet x 4 feet, adjustable height ) that I had in the laundry room…..don’t have to list that now.
You know what…….she and her husband were the nicest people……they are from the Philippines……she’s a TA at the school, he works for Maple Leaf ( hog barns ) as a overseeing supervisor…….she is in the process of opening up her own daycare which will be in her own home. They have 4 kids. She’s finishing up online for her neccessary requirerments.

She looks like she was only 16…….but they’re both 42.

Amazing wonderful couple, I’m happy they chose here to live.

She wants to keep in contact and visit.😊😊😊.
 
Over many years of traveling.We been collectors of different stuff for all the family.Have to start to get rid of stuff.Every time I intent to get started I come down with some aliment.I have fallen 9 times.Some with good injuries .

Ebay prices have come down a lot & now their fees are 21% for Canadian sellers since July 1st.They are collecting the taxes to remit to gov't. Lot of work to list & then pack to mall.

My neighour sold 40,000 of stuff on facebook marketplace when her husband died.It took her nearly 2 years to do it.

They is KIJIJI here but a lot of time people say they are coming & never show up.Similar to Craig's list in the US.

I am not that pleased to let someone in my home..Some expensive stuff we will keep.Could we become target for break in?

Lot of stuff that you bought long time ago.no one wants now.

Will start to get rid to stuff to donate to thrift store..Garage sales are a lot of work.,Maybe an avenue for unused kitchen stuff.etc.

Will have to start small & move on.
 
Jules said:
When I list something, I never feel too insulted when offered a lower price. I’m looking at some chairs and hate to offend the person listing them, if I work up the nerve to go see them. Oh, forgot. I’m supposed to be getting rid of stuff.
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I’ve only had 2 offers of a lower price……don’t feel bad about trying to get something cheaper……it’s in our nature.
Being forgetful…..that’s ok…..🤔😉.
 
Prairie dog said:
Over many years of traveling.We been collectors of different stuff for all the family.Have to start to get rid of stuff.Every time I intent to get started I come down with some aliment.I have fallen 9 times.Some with good injuries .

Ebay prices have come down a lot & now their fees are 21% for Canadian sellers since July 1st.They are collecting the taxes to remit to gov't. Lot of work to list & then pack to mall.

My neighour sold 40,000 of stuff on facebook marketplace when her husband died.It took her nearly 2 years to do it.

They is KIJIJI here but a lot of time people say they are coming & never show up.Similar to Craig's list in the US.

I am not that pleased to let someone in my home..Some expensive stuff we will keep.Could we become target for break in?

Lot of stuff that you bought long time ago.no one wants now.

Will start to get rid to stuff to donate to thrift store..Garage sales are a lot of work.,Maybe an avenue for unused kitchen stuff.etc.

Will have to start small & move on.
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I’m thinking here we’re lucky…..anything sold on selling / buying groups on Facebook, there is no fee or charges…..have never tried eBay or Craig’s list.
The only time I’ve let people in my house is for the big stuff, I ask them to wear masks and sanitize their hands, which no one has any objections to.
Smaller items are wrapped in plastic bags to pick up in front of my garage entry door.
Most of the time, I have left a storage container there, and have them leave the money in there, I don’t even see the persons.
People have been quite happy to do that.
I haven’t been taken yet.
I’m making my move in late 2023, I know I’m starting early with this selling stuff, but I can’t be doing this 2 months before my move…..it would drive me nuts.
 
Murrmurr said:
I totally downsized about 6 years ago. It was easy but that's probably because I lived alone and I never argue with myself.

I was in a house with 3 bedrooms + a bonus room. I took almost everything but my bed out onto the driveway. What didn't sell, I gave away. What I couldn't give away, I tossed out. It was gone in 3 days.

I only regret getting rid of all my art supplies and paintings. I should have kept at least one painting. And some days I'd love to be able to just sit and paint for a few hours or so. I wouldn't be on this computer so much. It's probably for the best, though, because I'd have to stress over getting paint on the wall and the floor, and this is a rental. I'd have to cordon off an area and cover the whole thing with tarps, like a kill-room or something.

But I do miss painting.
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Don't stop creating. Consider trying pen and ink. All you need is a pad and pen. I like the Uniball deluxe fine point which is permanent and you can even put watercolor over it.
 
MickaC said:
I’m thinking here we’re lucky…..anything sold on selling / buying groups on Facebook, there is no fee or charges…..have never tried eBay or Craig’s list.
The only time I’ve let people in my house is for the big stuff, I ask them to wear masks and sanitize their hands, which no one has any objections to.
Smaller items are wrapped in plastic bags to pick up in front of my garage entry door.
Most of the time, I have left a storage container there, and have them leave the money in there, I don’t even see the persons.
People have been quite happy to do that.
I haven’t been taken yet.
I’m making my move in late 2023, I know I’m starting early with this selling stuff, but I can’t be doing this 2 months before my move…..it would drive me nuts.
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I think it's great that you're doing this now and having such success with selling your things. I'm a long-term planner too. I don't do well waiting until the last minute.
 
MickaC said:
I’m doing a lot of going through stuff……do I use it……do I need it……
Feel good about doing this…….for me……it’s time.

Any of you with the same thoughts of doing this.
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I sold everything I owned in a "everything must go garage sale" when I decided to live on a boat for a few years. It was a weird experience in getting rid of it all. Some of it I didn't need. Well, in retrospect, I actually didn't need any of it, but it spite of the "scary/weird" it was a good feeling. Of course, I was looking forward to a new life adventure.

But eventually, us seafarers come back to the land, and in 10 years, I'm back where I left it before my garage sale. I've already got shelves and sheds filled with things I don't need. Some of it is a comfort, and some of it just takes up space.
 
Today finished up the sales of storage containers I listed on Monday……paid for and picked up.
Guess what…….the persons that did their pick up today, looked at the larger and big storage tubs I had finished cleaning yesterday, bought all 14, I had downstairs…..so I’ll have to make a trip to the shed and get the rest of them……these persons could be interested in more…….so once they’re cleaned, and let them know first before listing them.
Was a good week at the office and for my pocket.😊.
 
I’m not missing my giant couch for the reason being……so much less material to keep clean and dog hair to catch.
The futon couches are a breeze……fabric only on the seat and back, and have that covered with a throw.

There is something I miss about my giant couch…….in the evening, we all turn into couch 🥔 potatoes, we all have our spots……Shaalee is by my head on the pillow……Micki is pushing her butt for her space…..apparently a 24 lb. Corgi needs a lot of room…..so move over.
 
As you get older, do you find yourself downsizing, decluttering.
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The Search This Thread feature shows I've not post in this thread yet, which I thought was odd as we have been deep in the midst of downsizing and decluttering all this year. I'm not terribly interested in selling stuff, but I make a concerted effort to donate to a 'good home' whenever possible. Otherwise, if something either has low resale value or some difficulty in selling, I'm O.K. with putting it in the dumpster.
 
MickaC said:
I’m posted a little while ago about selling things in order to downsize, getting rid of stuff I don’t use or need.
Sold my king bed, went down to a full/double…..I spend a lot less time making the bed now. 😉.
I mentioned I sold some kitchen items, which was to my foster daughter, I’ve given her so much, that I thought some things could be bought, she said she wanted to buy…..sent the counter top roaster and bullet/ninja stuff with her when she came to look at the stuff…..haven’t been paid yet for those two items yet…..when I was there for supper yesterday, it seemed she thought I gave her the stuff free…..we talked about price before, when she looked at the stuff.
Her sister wanted to buy the two end tables and the coffee table……not letting those go till I’m paid.

I’m doing a lot of going through stuff……do I use it……do I need it……
Feel good about doing this…….for me……it’s time.

Any of you with the same thoughts of doing this.
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Yes. I am downsizing in a major way. I’m also moving to a studio apartment . I’m keeping 2 weeks of fall clothes, spring clothes, winter and summer clothes, and coat, scarf. Thrown out most of my bathroom items-keeping 1 bathroom bag. Kitchen - got rid of my air fryer which was a gift to me- but I don’t use it. Have about 5 bags for kitchen stuff and bags of canned and bagged food items (emergency stash). it’s beginning to feel lighter but still so much “stuff”!
 
Nathan said:
The Search This Thread feature shows I've not post in this thread yet, which I thought was odd as we have been deep in the midst of downsizing and decluttering all this year. I'm not terribly interested in selling stuff, but I make a concerted effort to donate to a 'good home' whenever possible. Otherwise, if something either has low resale value or some difficulty in selling, I'm O.K. with putting it in the dumpster.
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I’ve just given away things. Some considered quite valuable. I am moving and decided not to take these things with me.
 
Aprilbday12 said:
I’ve just given away things. Some considered quite valuable. I am moving and decided not to take these things with me.
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I’m doing a lot of donating and give aways. Sometimes there’s things that a person feels aren’t sellable, and some things have special value, so those are things I’ve contacted persons that might consider giving a new home to.
 

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