Like many people I am very good at bringing things into my home, but not good about taking them out.
Parents grew up during the depression and learned that you never throw anything out that might have a useful purpose. They saved almost everything. Not hoarder style but definitely more than what was needed. The shelves in our basement always had "extras" of food products bought on sale. My dad would save boxes, cans, packing material, and other materials in case he might need them some day.
Other items they saved had sentimental value. My father lost both his parents before he got married, so any item that came from his family had special status in our home.
I now realize that many of the objects they held on to, and many of the objects I hold on to, may find a better purspose with someone else. Or can be easily replaced, if and when that day comes.
But most importantly, I am trying to learn how to not bring so much into the house, and to let go of the things that really have no purpose or meaning any longer. And especially let go if there is somewhere else they can be useful.
Clutter guru's tell you before you bring something home:
stop and think - do you really need it?
do you really love it? do you have place for it?
If not, even at the best price, it's not a bargain, it's just clutter.
