Slash the stash

basketcase

Maybe I should send my daughter to you.

I used to be terrible for buying bits n pieces for people.  Or gadgets for myself.  (I do like a good gadget!  )  Maybe ornaments for Christmas or something.

A couple of years back we went to Istanbul for a holiday and to a Christmas Market later in the year.  On both occasions we'd be wandering round the bazaar/stalls  I'd point something out, ask if she liked it.  Very often she'd say:
"Yes, but...

• I've nowhere to put it (she didn't have a flat at the time)
• It might not fit in with what I eventually want
• It's expensive for what it is and
• It's breakable, so we'd never get it home anyway.
• Which means it isn't needed.
• It's nice but not worth it

That means it's tat, mum - even if it's nice, expensive tat.
So you'd be wasting your money.
Move awaaaay from the stall!" 

Now, every time I go to a garden centre, charity shop or whatever I hear her little voice saying "It's tat, mum.  Tat! Move awaaaay from the stall!" 

If you'd like to borrow her, my rates are very reasonable! 

_Dolly_Rocker_

Send her my way!

Me_v_The_Mortgage_Mountain

Hi All

My name is MvTMM and I too am a stasher!!    I would love to come along for the ride.

@_Dolly_Rocker_ You could have written my list, I too have a stash of;

• Fragrance - probably 7 or 8 untouched large bottles of perfume as well as the 4 that are currently in use.
• Make Up - I don't even wear that much and yet have a huge stash, beauty boxes and advent calendars were to blame, I've stopped them all now.
• Skincare - QVC was my nemesis, I have enough SBC to start a spa!!
• Notebooks - stationery in general, this goes back to my childhood and I still love a pen/notebook/highlighter!
• Clothes - my wardrobe is rammed
• Bags - probably have abut 10 bags that have never been used and about 20 that are in use.
• Shoes - we won't even put a figure to this section!!!!  Imelda Marcos would have been proud of my collection!

I need to not buy anything AT ALL, I have 12 months until my mortgage deal expires and I want to be in as good a position as possible for then.

MvTMM

_Dolly_Rocker_

I'm the same with the make up - you would think I wore a full face daily with the amount that I've got. 

In reality I probably put mascara on about once a month.

_Dolly_Rocker_

Still working my way through the stash of everything that is lurking in my cupboards. 

I've got a few empty bottles that I will add to my UU (used up) list. Will help to keep me motivated. 

Also can't wait to get some of the space back - I have wayyyyyyyyyyyyy too much STUFF. 

Me_v_The_Mortgage_Mountain

Hi All

Well since my post at the beginning of December I've actually gained more perfume, Christmas and birthday presents!  But I have used some items up, listed some clothes and handbags on Vinted and donated more to charity.  I really need to start keeping a tally as a motivator!  @_Dolly_Rocker_ your UU list sounds like a good idea.  I resisted the January sales and am trying to stay focused, it's hard when there are so many lovely things to buy  

MvTMM

_Dolly_Rocker_

It's so difficult especially all the sales and everything in all those lovely boxes! 

I'm a sucker for stuff like that. 

I've also managed to resist the sales. 

I'll start my UU list - I've kept all the empty bottles in a bag cos I wanted to list them and then forgot - found the bag yesterday so will list it tonight then recycle them.