Theoretical vs. Practical

9 responses to “Theoretical vs. Practical”

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   Bonnie

   April 17, 2014

   I think it’s a brilliant idea to start going through things now. I’ve only been in my house 8 years, and it makes me shudder to think how much stuff needs to go to Goodwill.

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      Lorena

      April 17, 2014

      I’m sort of thinking of doing a few before-and-after posts, but I’m afraid of what people might think of me seeing the “before” picture of the closet I haven’t been able to stuff anything else into in ten years. 😉

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   Quinn

   April 17, 2014

   Honestly, renting a storage place, or a pod, sounds brilliant. As one who has had to significantly downsize (which I get is not what you’re doing), I would recommend it. You don’t have enough room now, which is why you’re looking at moving. Where are you going to put all of the boxes?

   Packing always takes longer than you thought. If you don’t have to do it in a hurry then you can take the time to go through things and let go of the items that no longer hold any significance to you. You can also pack up all of the stuff you know you don’t want to get rid of, but don’t actually use or need first. Stuff like yearbooks or from school or college that you may want, but don’t need actively out.

   Then you could pack up/ move out the seasonal stuff. Just slowly work your way from the stuff you rarely use, to the things you need every day. It will also be easier to go through and make decisions that way.

   Feel free to tell me to go away.
   : )

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      Lorena

      April 17, 2014

      A POD!!!! That’s brilliant!

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      Lorena

      April 17, 2014

      PS. What is this “tell you to go away” bullcrap?! I *was* going to tell you that by New Years, the guest room will be set up and ready, so plan your Florida vacation. <3

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      1. 

         nakhira

         April 17, 2014

         And you say that to the woman who hates the local winter – Brilliant!
         (helps Q pack for trip).

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3. 

   Marie Stanley

   April 18, 2014

   Yep; pack up and POD the stuff you can’t trust to a mover; then in just a little while, let the movers do the rest .

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4. 

   Gay Haldeman

   April 20, 2014

   Here’s a helpful web site. It’s Flylady, who’s great for advice about decluttering. She has moving tips.
   http://www.flylady.net/d/getting-started/flying-lessons/moving/

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5. 

   AnneB

   April 23, 2014

   What Quinn said. My best friend is preparing to move and is using a storage unit to create more space in her home to get it market ready — plus then she’ll have half packed and has gotten rid of so much stuff the rest will be much easier.

   This comment is so badly written, but it’s morning, I’ve not yet showered (my coffee equivalent), and I’m typing on my phone. I hope it’s comprehensible.

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