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

I have not sold anything online in quite awhile. Yesterday I put my Cuisinart Ice Cream maker on my fb selling groups. It was pending yesterday so I will see if it is on there this morning. If it sells I will see if I can put another item on. Going to do it one item at a time. Otherwise I get too much going at once. A lot different than having an eBay store but I like not having to ship anything. When I first moved here I sold a number of items and did okay. So I will see.
 
While company was here and I was digging out the ’right’ plate or platter or bowl, I decided it would be much easier with fewer of any of them. The cupboard still won’t be bare but maybe I’ll be able to see the things.
 

sch404 said:
I recently wrote an article about decluttering on my blog. Check it out!
https://boomerhangout.com/decluttering-it-aint-for-sissies
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Your article had me laughing so much at the heaving of books only to be outdone by a young slightly built library assistant. 😂
I do not think you will die from prostrate cancer. My brother in law last year had stage 4- he’s back to golfing now. Best wishes to you as well.
 
Jules said:
While company was here and I was digging out the ’right’ plate or platter or bowl, I decided it would be much easier with fewer of any of them. The cupboard still won’t be bare but maybe I’ll be able to see the things.
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So I read "much easier with fewer" and my mind immediately thought you were talking about your company.😜

I am such an introvert!
 
StarSong said:
Why do you impose such draconian rules on yourself? If you need the space, that's one thing, but once you're settled somewhere why not have time savers to make your life easier, more comfortable and more pleasurable?

Do you somehow believe you're undeserving of things that make life a little easier and more enjoyable?
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You didn't respond to my request for clarification of your questions. I'll try to answer anyway.

I am never "settled." I got tired of buying furniture and other large or expensive items, only to leave them behind a year later. I got tired of moving couches up and down stairs by myself because I was new in town and didn't have anyone to help, or because the person who was supposed to help didn't show up.

Even an accumulation of small items can be a hassle to move. The last place I lived was a furnished room, but I still had boxes and boxes of stuff. It took me several days to pack, carry it all downstairs, load my car, and take the unwanted items to the donation dropoff.

I now have cheap, comfortable, lightweight items (e.g., metal chairs and hollow ottomans) that can easily be moved aside, so I can clean the floor properly or have room to exercise.

Mats on the floor are more comfortable than any bed I could afford. I actually prefer it. I lived in a country where it was the norm, so it doesn't feel like self-denial to me.

As for the kitchen gadgets, I've found they are often more trouble than they're worth -- for example, in terms of cleanup. Nowadays I cook simple meals and can manage just fine without them.

When I moved here, I bought a George Foreman grill and a slow cooker. It's been a year since I used either one, so they have to go. For years I thought it would be nice to have an Instant Pot. Recently I had an opportunity to buy one cheaply, but I realized I would never use it.

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NorthernLight said:
You didn't respond to my request for clarification of your questions. I'll try to answer anyway.

I am never "settled." I got tired of buying furniture and other large or expensive items, only to leave them behind a year later. I got tired of moving couches up and down stairs by myself because I was new in town and didn't have anyone to help, or because the person who was supposed to help didn't show up.

Even an accumulation of small items can be a hassle to move. The last place I lived was a furnished room, but I still had boxes and boxes of stuff. It took me several days to pack, carry it all downstairs, load my car, and take the unwanted items to the donation dropoff.

I now have cheap, comfortable, lightweight items (e.g., metal chairs and hollow ottomans) that can easily be moved aside, so I can clean the floor properly or have room to exercise.

Mats on the floor are more comfortable than any bed I could afford. I actually prefer it. I lived in a country where it was the norm, so it doesn't feel like self-denial to me.

As for the kitchen gadgets, I've found they are often more trouble than they're worth -- for example, in terms of cleanup. Nowadays I cook simple meals and can manage just fine without them.

When I moved here, I bought a George Foreman grill and a slow cooker. It's been a year since I used either one, so they have to go. For years I thought it would be nice to have an Instant Pot. Recently I had an opportunity to buy one cheaply, but I realized I would never use it.

Etc.
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Thank you for answering my question. Many people find minimalist living to be very freeing. I'm glad you've found a lifestyle that you're comfortable with.
 
'Not my thing, I like my creature comforts. I don't travel, no fancy cars, not a clothes horse, I spend most of my extra money on the dogs. I do like good food but I can make that at home, so don't eat out often.

For me a comfy couch, a really good bed, pillows and linens are not negotiable. I also have good kitchen stuff because I like to cook. I do not have an instant pot but I am sure I would if I was still working and cooking for a family. I do have an air fryer. It is just a cheapie. I have been looking at air fryers toaster oven combos. That will most likely be my next kitchen gadget.

I also need to replace my flat top counter stove. I am thinking I would like to get gas. I have gas in the house but nothing in the kitchen. I may check the cost to have it run to the kitchen. When I replace the double oven it will go to gas also. I grew up and learned to cook on gas applicances and I like it so much better than electric
 
I consider this downsizing.
Have 2 sets of quality, high thread count, king size sheet sets…..that I actually hadn’t used on my king bed, before I sold the bed.
So…..I’m going to size them down to fit my now single bed.
Good winter job.
They cost far too much to sell……makes much more sense doing this.
 
Blessed said:
When I replace the double oven it will go to gas also. I grew up and learned to cook on gas applicances and I like it so much better than electric
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You may have difficulty finding a gas double oven. During a complete kitchen remodel about 5 years ago I wanted to replace mine because it was 30 years old. No dice. I could get single gas or electric, but double ovens were available in electric only unless I wanted a commercial oven for over $10K.

I had the contractor put my old oven back in. Other than needing a new part that cost about $175 (including the repairman's labor), it's still going strong.
 
StarSong said:
You may have difficulty finding a gas double oven. During a complete kitchen remodel about 5 years ago I wanted to replace mine because it was 30 years old. No dice. I could get single gas or electric, but double ovens were available in electric only unless I wanted a commercial oven for over $10K.

I had the contractor put my old oven back in. Other than needing a new part that cost about $175 (including the repairman's labor), it's still going strong.
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It was bad enough when I had to replace the electric double ovens about 8 years ago. The ones I had were 20 years old when they went out. These new ones I don't like at all. They don't run true to temperature so I have learned to adapt when cooking, they also for some strange reason like to scorch the bottom of casseroles although the heating element is at the top of the ovens.
Since I am alone now, I really use just one of the ovens so I might be able to just put in a single and have the extra space enclosed for pots and pans.
 
Another boring selling story for you all.
Listed these 6 hummingbird bracket hangers, just before I sat down for supper, all sold before I finished eating.
One of these times, i should have had a lot more. 13 people wanted all 6……..I do have many more but they’re all on my fence, with wheels and birdcages hanging on them……they stay with the yard.9DF2C2FA-F1DB-4200-9E22-BE729DF48CA0.jpeg
 
MickaC said:
Another boring selling story for you all.
Listed these 6 hummingbird bracket hangers, just before I sat down for supper, all sold before I finished eating.
One of these times, i should have had a lot more. 13 people wanted all 6……..I do have many more but they’re all on my fence, with wheels and birdcages hanging on them……they stay with the yard.View attachment 236474
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I want all 6 too!! I suppose I am to late, LOL
 
@MickaC I should pack up my valuables and ship them to you to sell. I just remembered I listed a few things and haven’t heard anything, not that I really care. They’ll be donated one of these days. I had listed an antique dish. Doing a search in that section, there was a woman giving a whole set away. It was very old and quite pretty.
 
Jules said:
@MickaC I should pack up my valuables and ship them to you to sell. I just remembered I listed a few things and haven’t heard anything, not that I really care. They’ll be donated one of these days. I had listed an antique dish. Doing a search in that section, there was a woman giving a whole set away. It was very old and quite pretty.
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You know what…..I am totally shocked at how fast things are selling…..this is my first venture doing this which I started in April.
I’m not asking new prices…..I make sure all is clean and no damage. I’m not selling any small appliances or anything electrical.
Dishes etc. are a hard sell. Everyone has dishes. I sold some corelle and corningware bakeware in the beginning, but after that dish type things were a bust. Sure send your stuff down here…..just dust them first. 😃😆😁.
 

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