Today is Minimizing Monday at Handprints on the Wall, and I thought I'd join in the conversation.
I'm slowly getting rid of things that I don't need anymore. I participated in a garage sale earlier this summer, and last week I listed a few items on eBay.
I sold half of the things I've listed on the first try; the second half sold on the second listing. I made a tiny bit more than I would have had I just tried to sell them at a garage sale. I'm still relatively new to eBay, but I'm enjoying the learning process. I plan to list more things throughout the month. I'm actually impressed with the ease of using eBay... it's pretty simple to list things, package them up, print the postage, and send it off. It just takes a little time (something I wish I could buy on eBay!)
I also sold my Ab Lounge (there's nothing "lounge" about it!) via a local message board and did some inquiring about what I could get for my treadmill and exercise bike if I brought them to 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment. I haven't decided yet, if I'm ready to get rid of those things yet.
It feels pretty good to get rid of some of this stuff... although it's been a little hard for me to part with the baby clothes. (sniff).
I've come to realize that you don't have to be a minimalist to be considered frugal. But I do think that being very aware of what you have versus what you need is a very useful exercise.
So what types of things are you doing to clear out the clutter?
Monday, August 25, 2008
The Purge Continues: eBay
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I finally cleared out my T-shirt drawer. The one that was so full, I could not close it all the way.
The very same one that held at least 15 T-shirts I refuse to wear. I can't tell you how liberating it was to pack those shirts in a bag and send them to the Salvation Army.
Someone else is getting use out of them and I can close my drawer again!
My current clutter issue is my wedding dress. I got married six and a half years ago, and haven't done anything with the dress since. I'm hesitant to sell or donate it for sentimental reasons. However, I don't want to have it take up closet space forever either! Any advice on how to let it go or find a use for it?
@ w-huff: I hear ya. I still have my wedding dress hanging in the closet, too, for the very same reasons.
Anybody else have ideas for us sentimental folks?
RE: Wedding Dress clutter
My plan was to have the material from my wedding gown turned into a dedication outfit for any future children. OR to have it made into a baby quilt. We've been married almost 5 years and have one son, and my dress is still hanging in the closet. I would like to have a quilt made one day, but who knows when?? =)
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