Finally Debt Free After 34 Years, But Still Need to Live Frugally

Sunshine_girl2

I have been decluttering as I have been packing, but there is still more to do when I unpack. I am determined to try and get rid of anything that I don't need.

You inspire me to keep going. The premium bond buying carries on, I enjoy watching my stash grow.

I am so pleased you are surrounding yourself with some of your mums things as well.

When are the DS due home ?

HairyHandofDartmoor

doingitanyway wrote: »

Great that the pictures are on the wall now. I know what you mean about selling stuff but valuing getting stuff out of your home more. Exactly how I feel. Your mum's things are shrinking down at your own pace so well done.

Thanks DIA . It does make me feel better to get clutter out of the house and display things that I like.

Sunshine_girl2 wrote: »

I have been decluttering as I have been packing, but there is still more to do when I unpack. I am determined to try and get rid of anything that I don't need.

You inspire me to keep going. The premium bond buying carries on, I enjoy watching my stash grow.

I am so pleased you are surrounding yourself with some of your mums things as well.

When are the DS due home ?

Thanks Sunshine . It does feel comforting to have some of my Mum's things on display and I know she would be very pleased that I've kept them.

Good luck with your own de-cluttering, moving is such a great opportunity to de-clutter as if forces you to look at everything you own.

I'm glad your premium bond stash is growing too. Even if we don't win very often at least we know the money is safe .

The DSs are coming home on Saturday evening. I'm looking forward to it but DS3 will go back to uni soon so I'm dreading that .

beanielou

I only wish that I had half your energy!

HairyHandofDartmoor

It's true that I do have a lot of energy Beanie, but sometimes I wish I was better at relaxing.

beanielou

I am not good on either fronts

elizabethhull

HairyHandofDartmoor wrote: »

It's true that I do have a lot of energy Beanie, but sometimes I wish I was better at relaxing.

I never have any problem relaxing !!!:rotfl:

Walked half way up our short road today, to knock on a friend's door, say hello, have a brief chat, and cross her off my list of places I can walk to on my own. It really is baby-steps - however it was a lovely warm day.

I know what you mean about stuff you COULD sell, but somehow never get round to it. I think potentially valuable but unwanted belongings just sit and suck the life out of you, making you feel guilty on 2 fronts; that they are essentially junk squatting in your house, and that you're missing out on their value. Much better to bite the bullet and give them away - someone will be much happier as a result of your decision, and you won't be reminded every time you look at them of a previous past decision and your own inability to deal with them.
How wonderful to have space in the void to relocate stuff from elsewhere.

Willowtree222

That's amazing. You are making so much progress and it will hopefully keep you going now you can see the progress you have made.

I love reading your declutter updates. Did you do before and after photos? It might show you the progress as well. x

beanielou

Happy Friday /)

doingitanyway

elizabethhull wrote: »

I never have any problem relaxing !!!:rotfl:

Walked half way up our short road today, to knock on a friend's door, say hello, have a brief chat, and cross her off my list of places I can walk to on my own. It really is baby-steps - however it was a lovely warm day.

I know what you mean about stuff you COULD sell, but somehow never get round to it. I think potentially valuable but unwanted belongings just sit and suck the life out of you, making you feel guilty on 2 fronts; that they are essentially junk squatting in your house, and that you're missing out on their value. Much better to bite the bullet and give them away - someone will be much happier as a result of your decision, and you won't be reminded every time you look at them of a previous past decision and your own inability to deal with them.
How wonderful to have space in the void to relocate stuff from elsewhere.

I totally agree with this and it was my breakthrough in getting stuff out of the house. I've learnt not to beat myself up if I can't let something go I just wait and it usually goes in the next declutter.

Well done in being so active after your op Elizabeth.

HairyHandofDartmoor

Nicnak wrote: »

That's amazing. You are making so much progress and it will hopefully keep you going now you can see the progress you have made.

I love reading your declutter updates. Did you do before and after photos? It might show you the progress as well. x

Thanks Nicnak . I do feel motivated because I know once the term starts I'll only have weekends to do stuff.

beanielou wrote: »

Happy Friday /)

Thanks Beanie .

doingitanyway wrote: »

I totally agree with this and it was my breakthrough in getting stuff out of the house. I've learnt not to beat myself up if I can't let something go I just wait and it usually goes in the next declutter.

Well done in being so active after your op Elizabeth.

Thanks DIA . I know I'll never get around to listing and selling things. Anyway this is my way of giving to charity as I don't give any money to charities. Giving a more valuable item will benefit the charity more and I usually give my clutter to my local hospice shop which is a very good cause.