June is wedding season.
We have all heard the old adage….
Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed and Something Blue
I know you are saying what does that even have to do with clutter?
Think about it like this to help you gain control of your clutter.
Something Old for Something New
Every time you buy something new you have to get rid of something old.
Are you going shopping for new shoes? Donate or throw away one pair of old shoes. Look I know about shoes and our relationships with them. But Still.
New T-shirts – Old T-Shirt out, New shorts ~ Old Shorts out. Come on you know you are buying new t-shirts because the old one is stained, misshapen, faded or not the right size. Let it go.
OK try this one.
If you decide that you want to redecorate your kitchen from Roosters to Magnolia. Donate your Roosters to another hen house.
Technology is not exempt to this adage either. How about you need to upgrade to the latest IPhone 7.925? Donate, sell or give the old one away.
This applies even when before you go to the grocery store. Clean out your fridge. You will be able to see what you need to replace. You know you are not going to use that last olive in the jar that has been in there since you New Years’ Eve party. Nor are you going to use that last drop of Catalina salad dressing. Do you even like Catalina dressing?
Something Borrowed
Sometimes you can borrow what you need instead of buying it.
Here is a great example: My friend and I have a deal. She bakes a lot and I make homemade ice cream a lot. She keeps my KitchenAid Mixer at her house and I keep her Ice Cream Freezer at mine. When either of us needs it we pick it up from the other. I don’t have to store that big heavy mixer that I hardly ever use and she doesn’t have the garage space to store the Freezer. So it works out perfect for us.
Maybe 1 or 2 times a year you need a card table. You don’t need to own and store a card table. You need to borrow one. I suggest you take a picture of the borrowed object with the borrower. (Evidence) This will most always assure you get your property back without any problems.
If you cut down and control your clutter by trading something old for something new, using something borrowed instead of buying new, you will not be blue.
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Great suggestions! At times I’ve had to toss two clothing items for every one bought because I was overly cluttered, if there is such a thing.
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I always keep a donation bag in my closet. If I put something on and I am not happy with it. It goes in the bag. When the bag is full off it goes.
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Great ideas!
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We have a tool library close by my house. People can check out everything from lawn mowers to hammers. Great for people that only need specific tools every once in a while.
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Those are so incredibly helpful. You are so lucky to have one near by.
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Great strategies for controlling the chaos!
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Thank you.
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I love how you re-purposed the “something old, something new” adage since June is a prime wedding month. 🙂 Very clever, and great advice! I agree, if something doesn’t make you feel 100% delighted with it (clothing especially, but I find this to be true in my kitchen, too) — get it OUT of your house. Life is too short to “settle.”
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Kim thank you for your kind words. You are right about life is too short to settle.
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I love these concepts. All of them and especially borrowing appliances and sharing the love of your creations! 🙂
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Thank you Miriam. My friend is an excellent baker and she does share.
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Great idea about the kitchen gadgets. I have more of those than I can use.
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Thanks
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I agree with all, but not my shoes!!! Aw, the pain!
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I understand the pain. One day I will post a picture of my closet back in the day. I have small feet so it was hard to find shoes in my size (Before internet!) But now I only keep shoes that I wear and love.
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Great tips!
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Thank you!
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Great ideas about sharing the baking supplies. Makes so much sense–and freed up cabinet space. I also love getting rid of stuff we don’t need. It’s such a great feeling. My parents were pack rats. Consequently, I can’t stand clutter. I simplify as much as my family will let me. 🙂
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Wonderful. Thanks.
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Yes!! I love the ideas of swapping house goods, tossing/donating old items to others. I’m terrible I got to live simpler and in terms of only needs and not wants. Xo💕
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Thank you so much.
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You’re welcome Pamela!! Have a great night! Xo💕
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God Bless you Pamela, in the precious blood of Jesus, let you be free, let you be loved more than you were yesterday, let your faith increase in Jesus, more than it was yesterday. Amen Hallelujah God Bless you. My dear friend. Let the Good God, make your stronger than you were yesterday. Amen.
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Thank you. I appreciate your prayers. God bless you as well.
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