What can I do to be strong in throwing things away ?
@mossjanicelynn (1240)
United States
April 10, 2007 12:32pm CST
I just want to keep things in case I might need them, and eventually I do need them. I put them away and know right where to find them when I do need them. Examples are like ceiling fans that are just out of date. I might need the glass fixtures or blades. And old washing maching that only works on one cycle. Just to name a few.
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@blackbriar (9075)
• United States
11 Apr 07
Think practical is all. I can see keeping the out-dated ceiling fans but why on earth keep a washing machine that doesn't completely work? Toss it! My hubby is good at keeping stuff 'just in case' and when he left us, I tossed everything cause I got tired of looking at and moving the same stuff around all the time. If you haven't used it in 2 yrs., toss it or sell it. Give it to goodwill if still in good shape. My shed is practially empty now that I got rid of all his crap he's been saving.
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@mossjanicelynn (1240)
• United States
13 Apr 07
Two years is a pretty good time limit. And probably good words to live by. What do you think the time limit on cloths that are too small are? Even if you are a diet, trying to lose weight?
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
10 Apr 07
If you want to clean out, why not have a sale. This way at least you will be making a bit of money for these items. I saw a tv show that said if you don't use something for 1 yr you should get rid of it. It is a great way to clear out clutter. If you have room to save these items and you eventually do use them, then go ahead and save them.
@mossjanicelynn (1240)
• United States
13 Apr 07
Well here you must have a permit to have garage or yard sales and that's like $15 and I am almost defeating the purpose then. And I don't have that much room to accumulate that many items. But I was thinking of having like a block yard sale. That way everyone can participate in the event.
@smacksman (6053)
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10 Apr 07
I am a great hoarder too and hate throwing thing away. Ther have been too many times in the past when I have succumed to persuasion and thrown something out only to look for it a month later because I need it!
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@mossjanicelynn (1240)
• United States
13 Apr 07
That is exactly what I am talking about. Then have to spend money for another one that you might only need a portion of to fix it. Because you always have to buy the whole thing, because you can't just purchase that one little thing.
