Decluttering

I've said before that we are in the process of decluttering and it is going pretty well. I have new shelving up in the basement that is for essential stuff, like canning jars and equipment.

Every time I go into the basement I find new stuff to throw out, give away or sell.

I tend to think that being clutter free, or at least clutter-less, makes me a calmer more energetic human. I'm more likely to go out and weed the garden or sweep the kitchen or do the dishes. Outside (our yard) is pretty clutter free. All the stuff that could be out there is stashed in the basement.

Next we will do our best to not accumulate more "stuff". Every purchase will be well thought out, no matter if it's $1000 widget or a $.25 widget at a garage sale. It's the 25 cent widgets that get you!

Here's a thought, maybe I'll donate my video collection to the library. That way I'll have access to it (a couple of exceptions, Charlie Brown Christmas, Wizard of OZ, Disney's Beauty and the Beast). Hmmm.