Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

Let It Go

June 18, 2014

Yes, it’s time for another decluttering o’the house. Every few years I have to weed things out and this is one of those years. We have accumulated a lot of stuff since moving here in 2005 and it’s time to go through and toss out what isn’t necessary or loved. Right now I’m going through the bookshelves and wow, is it a long overdue overhaul!

I have a LOT of homeschool stuff that I need to get rid of because I no longer have kids in the lower grades and no up and coming kids to use those books. That is sad, but it is life. That said, I am keeping a lot of good reading books because I am going to be the grandma that reads to her grandkids. Many of these books are classics and have been well loved in this house so they are definitely worth keeping. The rest will be put up for sale on my Catholic swap group and I hope to find good homes for those materials (and make a little money as well). I would love to have a garage sale but we’ll see if I can make it happen this year.

I am also getting rid of books that I bought with the intention of reading but never have. I liked the idea of the book or started reading the book, but found that it didn’t apply or just didn’t finish (or even start) the book for whatever reason. Probably because I have too many. :-) Most of these are in excellent shape so I am going to try selling at Hastings and my swap group. Some that were already bargain basement finds will go to Goodwill.

Not only am I decluttering books, but also magazines. I have a collection of Real Simple magazines that have been lining my shelves for years. Occassionaly I will look at the older ones, but mostly they sit on the shelf, so it’s time to recycle them. I was going to rip out the articles that I felt were helpful, and I did start that, but I’ve never looked at those articles. I hate seeing them go, but if they aren’t being read and just taking up space it is time to let them go. *sniff*

I’ve also been going through my clothes again. Since I’ve lost weight, clothes that I bought a few years back (well, okay, seven to be exact) do not fit anymore so those have gone. Clothes that simply do not look good on me or not my style are going too. I am keeping what is good for the summer and add a couple of new pieces as well. Hopefully I will keep losing weight so my wardrobe may be in transition for awhile. Speaking of which Clinton Kelly gives great advice on that at the Macy’s website under Help Me Clinton (tried to link but it didn’t link directly – sorry).

So, that’s what I’m doing this week as well as trying to keep up with my Health Challenge. Here’s to change and renewal.

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On June 18, 2014 at 2:55 PM, Matt said:

Just when I had that song finally out of my head!

On June 18, 2014 at 3:16 PM, java_queen said:

Hehe! I heard that song over the weekend in a store - it couldn't end fast enough. :-)

On June 18, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Val said:

I have been doing some house purging myself. Or, more accurately, I made Hannah do that while she was home. Ended up with bags and bags of stuff for Goodwill. Haven't gone through the books yet, though...

On June 18, 2014 at 3:17 PM, java_queen said:

Awesome Val!

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