A couple of weeks ago, my cousin-in-law Lorren introduced me to a new T.V. show, "Hoarders." I cannot explain what this show has done to me, but I now spend my time strolling around my house looking for things to get rid of. Over the last week, I have donated a few truckloads of who knows what to our local charities, discovered the joys of selling to consignment stores, and sold the following items on Craigslist:
1 Cream colored, shag rug
1 Persian style rug (Yes, Shayla the rugs were yours. Thanks for the $.)
1 Activity calendar
1 Adjustable metal bed frame
4 Halloween costumes (Yes, someone else gets an infant Whoopie Cushion costume this year.)
1 Baby swing (I don't want to talk about it.)
1 Baby floor mat thing (Don't want to talk about that either.)
4 Ski racks
1 Easter dress
1 Reversible queen size bed set
3 Child backpacks
6 Boxes of baby clothes (I really don't want to talk about that.)
I am still debating all the other baby stuff I have. It's all so sentimental to me, I may have to be buried with it. But with that thought in mind, we get a new episode of "Hoarders" this week, so I expect to be freshly motivated to dig myself out--of the clutter, not the grave. In case you were confused.
9 years ago
10 comments:
This show is amazing. I can't believe some of the stuff I have seen on this show. I can attest that I have not lived in these conditions, but it is highly motivating to make you want to fung shue. Here's to getting rid of stuff.
Isn't that show crazy?? I like it because I can forget everything that's wrong with me and focus on their horrible hoarding issues. Just kidding. But seriously...
I'm like you, after I watch that show I'm on a cleaning out frenzy. (the shows where they can't throw away garbage is gag-o-rama). Well, I'm off to clean out a closet or two!
WOW Mamma. I am TOTALLY proud of you!
Isn't craigslist awesome?! I made $1000 selling stuff out of our house before we sold it. One person's junk is another's treasure!
OH OH OH. I want pictures. I am a 'clean-out' aholic. It is ADDIcTING... no? Yay for more space and less crap!
"Golden Girls" will change your life, too, if you let it.
Way to go!
I haven't seen this particular show, but I've seen others that probably inspired it (Oprah). Hoarding facinates and discusts all in one. I'm not a minimalist, by far, but can't live with too much stuff being out of control either. I do enjoy a good perge every once-in-a-while. I LOVE Craigslist!!!
Yes, the baby things are hard to get rid of. I believe all I have left is some homemade gramma clothes and the pack-n-play we use all the time for neices, nephews and guests.
Good job on your efforts.
After hearing your family talking about Hoarders, I had to check it out. I totally know what you mean about it making you want to get rid of stuff. It was a whole lot of motivation for me to keep my house clean and organized.
That would be tough to get rid of baby stuff. Keep a little bit around for future grandchildren (I know, it's a ways off, but do you really want to buy it all again?).
i love that show too! I already throw stuff out, i am NOT sentimental, so it is easy for me. Lori wants me to keep every single paper she brings home...so I throw it away when she is in bed. I have actually hurt peoples feelings over my lack of keeping things that I don't use anymore. oops:)
I love that show. It also inspires me to get rid of stuff. Actually, for separate reasons, I am getting rid of all my baby stuff. It is really hard. :(
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