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

[StarSong]

I liked the Christmas reindeer. So cute. Oh, if you could our plastic tubs of Christmas stuff. I need to declutter prior to the Christmas season.

I seriously decluttered my Halloween stuff this year, Pam, and will do the same with Christmas decorations I didn't go through last year. When faced with the decision of whether to display and then repack it at the end of the season or donate/ditch it, saying goodbye to stored holiday decor becomes a lot easier.

 

[MickaC]

The iron fencing was picked up this morning……and I was able to get rid of some garden tools, which I gave away to these persons that bought the fencing……things that weren’t worth the time to list or weren’t worth selling…..just extras of what I already have, happy these things are gone.

 

[squatting dog]

After getting my newest tax bill here in Florida, I'm seriously considering time to downsize. $2400 last year... $4100 this year. Maybe it is time to build another house on my Arkansas land.

 

[MickaC]

After getting my newest tax bill here in Florida, I'm seriously considering time to downsize. $2400 last year... $4100 this year. Maybe it is time to build another house on my Arkansas land.

That is a terrible increase…..

 

[1955]

No, I like all my stuff and it keeps me busy doing things I enjoy. I keep learning new things and the stuff just keeps on multiplying. Right now my Will just dumps it all to my sister but I’ve been thinking about other options. I do have lots of nephews and nieces, even great ones, but none of them are very interested. I’ve thought of setting up an auction service & then have the proceeds donated to a local cause or back to my relatives. Kind of depressing that kids no longer care about this stuff.

Anyway, I’m not thru living and have a lot more to explore and do...

Maybe it is time to build another house on my Arkansas land.

Arkansas gives you a homestead credit on your primary house and freezes your house tax after age 65. Of course that wouldn't help you right now but perhaps down the road.

 

[squatting dog]

Arkansas gives you a homestead credit on your primary house and freezes your house tax after age 65. Of course that wouldn't help you right now but perhaps down the road.

Yep, had the homestead exemption and the frozen property tax. For now, I guess I'll just use this Florida house for the exemption. Don't get me wrong folks... Florida is ok, but, I still prefer the Ozarks. I need that open space and the no restrictions.

 

[1955]

Florida is ok, but, I still prefer the Ozarks. I need that open space and the no restrictions.

Yep, that's why I moved here.

 

[MickaC]

Oh………CRAP !!!!!!!
I listed my big dining table this morning, thinking being Christmas time, it would take a while.
I was WRONG !!!!!!!
Sold in about an hour……pick up tomorrow or Monday.
No worries……I’ll use my new little dining table now.

 

[Jules]

I bet you have a 5 star rating as a seller and people follow you just to snap up your great items.

 

[MickaC]

I bet you have a 5 star rating as a seller and people follow you just to snap up your great items.

Thanks, Jules, is very nice for you to say.
I am running out of stuff to sell…..maybe I should go shopping so I have more stuff to sell. .

 

[MickaC]

Haven’t listed any thing for sale since early December, when I sold my big dining table.

Listed these items about 9:30 this morning.
Now is 10:40.
They’re all sold. .

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Yes I downsize and declutter.
Lucky for me, others help me out if they think I have too much.

 

[katlupe]

Haven’t listed any thing for sale since early December, when I sold my big dining table.

Listed these items about 9:30 this morning.
Now is 10:40.
They’re all sold. .

I haven't had any luck selling on Marketplace anymore. Nobody even messages me. My BF sells all kinds of things there. I gave up. Your items look really nice so not surprising they sell so well.

 

[MickaC]

I haven't had any luck selling on Marketplace anymore. Nobody even messages me. My BF sells all kinds of things there. I gave up. Your items look really nice so not surprising they sell so well.

Sorry to hear that you didn’t have any luck.
Maybe, because I’m in a small town……maybe because I don’t ask for new or high price……l’m not getting rich from my sales, but the stuff is gone……and I make sure it’s all clean and not damaged.
This really is new to me, Katlupe……when I started with this kind of selling last spring on groups through FB…..never had I before done this…..did a lot of learning in the process.
If I feel things aren’t sellable for any price…..they are giveaways…..and I’m ok with that.
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Katlupe.

 

[AzRover]

When you get your head in that frame of mind, it's really liberating to downsize I found out.
And having things stashed away that others could be enjoying is a good feeling too.

In my case, I didn't have a choice in spending time thinking about it, as I had to sell my large house and move to a small apartment.
This was in about a 6-8 month span .. 5 years ago.

I sold all large furniture items ... the rest was given away. It was a great experience. And no regrets since.

It's not a speedy process. We've donated truckloads. Much left. Family antiques are the hardest to lose. Our children say when we
go to Ind. Living, they'll take what they want & the rest will be in an Estate Sale. Then the house goes, too.

 

[Myrtle]

It's not a speedy process. We've donated truckloads. Much left. Family antiques are the hardest to lose. Our children say when we
go to Ind. Living, they'll take what they want & the rest will be in an Estate Sale. Then the house goes, too.

I’m working on it too. It‘s not speedy and it’s not fun.

I thinkI need an attitude adjustment.

 

[Jules]

Often as I walk around the house, I play a game of what would I take with me if I had to move. Guess it’s called Planning Ahead.

 

[StarSong]

I try to declutter but to tell you the truth there's no point in myself crazy with it until and unless we're going to move. Which we're not planning to do anytime soon.

For now there are places and spaces for everything.

 

[MickaC]

Listed this an hour ago…..sold..

 

[hearlady]

I'm analyzing my kitchen right now as to what can go this time around. There's a sifter that's been sitting unused for years. I have new strainers that would do that job if needed so I could let that go.

 

[Teacher Terry]

I try to declutter but to tell you the truth there's no point in myself crazy with it until and unless we're going to move. Which we're not planning to do anytime soon.

For now there are places and spaces for everything.

I think it’s smart to be prepared so if something happens so that you need or want to move in a hurry you are ready. If your husband died tomorrow do you want to stay in your house?

 

[hawkdon]

Well I look at it this way...all this "stuff" will go to junkyard
after I die, so why worry about any of it.....up to landlord to
do what they want with everything in the house.....

 

[officerripley]

Listed this an hour ago…..sold..View attachment 272574

What is that, Micka?

 

[MickaC]

What is that, Micka?

It’s a quilting frame……made of PVC plastic.
If you look closely….you can see tube clamps on all four sides, which clamps your fabric into place.
The two pieces laying at the bottom……are tilters…..slid them on to the bottom pipe, adjusts the angles of the frame.

 

[officerripley]

It’s a quilting frame……made of PVC plastic.
If you look closely….you can see tube clamps on all four sides, which clamps your fabric into place.
The two pieces laying at the bottom……are tilters…..slid them on to the bottom pipe, adjusts the angles of the frame.

Thanks. What a cool item.