I say to donate, give away or sell unused stuff.
But you may be on the fence or unsure if you really should let go of you unused stuff or if it even is unused stuff.
What is unused ~
Do you have?
- A waffle maker and you don’t like or make waffles?
- Coffee makers but you only use one?
- Skis or ski clothes but you don’t ski?
- Basketball hoop but have not played in years?
- Crystal vase from Aunt Marge that is so ugly and you would never put it on display in your home?
- Size 0 clothes that you fit into in the 80’s and you are now a perfect 10?
- Crib that your kid used but is no longer safe due to current regulations?
Those must go!
How about stuff your kids left in their room when they left for college and they don’t want?
Give them the opportunity to get it and if they don’t let it go. They probably don’t want their posters from teen wolf or Britney Spears either.
Don’t keep a shrine to you past or your kids past.
Don’t turn your home into a museum.
Don’t keep electronics or outdated computer equipment if you have replacements.
If you have stuff of value that you are not using – Sell it and convert your dust collectors into cash.
Do you have lots of kitchen gadgets but you don’t cook? I know you bought all this stuff because you had big plans. You were going to bake your own bread only to find out you are gluten sensitive. Let it go.

You bought a Bowflex Fitness machine but it just collects dust and it is being used for a clothes hanger. Sell it.

I know I had these Cole Haan adorable sandals but they had a broken strap – Yes, they could be fixed but after 2 summers they have not been. They had to go. I had to take them either to the cobbler or goodwill by the end of the week.
Do you have a lawn mower but you live in a condo? How about do you own a car but you live in the city and never drive it? Are you paying to store something you have absolutely no need for? Let it go.
Are you holding one to ugly presents that do not fit in your style or taste, Don’t fit would not wear? Did you inherit a rusty hunting knife from your granddad but you don’t hunt, or your idea of the great outdoors is going to the park. Stop it! Let go of that.
You are holding on that bridesmaid dress? You realize that Peach ruffled chiffon is not something you can repurpose. Let it go.
Someday is most likely not going to come. If it does you can buy what ever you need and enjoy all the space in the mean time.
Do you get it now? Does it make sense to keep this stuff? No of course not. Let it go. You will feel so much better when the clutter is gone.
Go and let go of your unused stuff. Time to get organized.
I love your comments.
#letgo #disorganized #organized #clutter
Oooh, you are tough! Since we are “Retirizing” I have had to ask myself all these questions. We’ve started off with yard sales but boxed up and donated a few boxes. Next go-round will be tougher because it’ll be deeper into the “had it for years” level. Thanks for the reminders.
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You will be relieved with you do it.
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I have been trying to sell things lately that I don’t use. I always have the thought what if I wanna use it again. But I bavent used it in months and we can always use the extra cash so it needs to go! Great post
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Excellent!! Cash is much better then dust collectors.
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Haven’t
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I’m always amazed that once something is out of the house, it’s like it never existed. Even things I think I will miss, I never do!
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Right. So true. You were not using it so why would you.
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Totally agree!! Love this post! I’m a huge fan of goodwill – every three months I get rid of stuff 😀😀
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Wonderful!!
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The gluten sensitive made me chuckle. 🙂 Another great post. Guess I better start cleaning cupboards… 🙂
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Thanks Jessica.
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I Love this post!!! My New Year’s resolution in 2003, was “clutter free in 2003”. I have been maintaining that ever since. Even with two marriages, 6 children, several moves and animals!! it is so nice to not feel bad when you “get rid” of things. I am the resident organizer/purger in my team at my work 🙂 Whenever I get going, I can’t stop. And I don’t allow anyone to watch what I am purging, because then they might try to talk me out of it!!
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Wow 6 children! Yes I can see how you have to stay on it. I agree it is better without an audience. No comments from the peanut gallery. So glad to have you following along.
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Thank you for following back 🙂 Can’t wait to read more of your posts!
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Thanks me too of yours.
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I absolutely love purging and getting rid of unused, unwanted items and am constantly encouraging others to as well! A good read, thanks you!
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Thank you Susan.
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Love your whole philosophy! Wish I could get the rest of my family on board, lol!
Ena https://prettyplusandproud.wordpress.com/
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Thank you.
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I have discovered that when I sort I tend to have a let go stack, a keep stack and a maybe stack. When I go back to my maybe stack most of it ends of in the let go stack……maybe I should just put it there right away and save myself some time.
Great post!
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There you go. Thanks!
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Yes! You tell ’em, girl! I’ve been purging junk from our house off and on for over ten years. My daughter calls me the “anti-hoarder.” Lol
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Love it the “anti-hoarder”
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Ouch! a lot of that sounds much too familiar. I’ll have a week’s break between two trips now, and was wondering how to keep myself busy…. now I know 🙂
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Glad to fill your time while you empty your clutter.
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Oh, do I love this post. Especially the line about not turning yr house into a museum or let yr kiddos store their stuff there. I have books I offered to store for my kids and now wish I hadn’t. Baby Steps! Great post. Thanks!
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Oh I am so glad. Thank you for your kind words. Baby Steps. Have a great day.
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You are amazing. I am doing the things you suggest and life keeps feeling lighter and brighter. Reblogging!
Mo
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Thank you I am so glad to help. I appreciate the re-blog.
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Thank you for the re-blog.
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Great ideas, Pamela 🙂 I don’t have any clutter but still it is fun to read the tips.
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Thanks
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