My husband and I were both begotten by clutterers. Not your run-of-the-mill clutterers, but full-on, garage-sale-shopping, Sam's membership, that-might-come-in-handy-someday, antique-collecting clutterers. They raised us well and loved us lots, but we were not forced to put everything in its place, since often things didn't have a place to call their own. As a result, we are passionate about reducing clutter (which = chaos = stress), especially since we have 4 children so far. This usually means throwing or giving stuff away when there's no need for it. My husband likes to "store things as money" or not buy it before you need it. But, there are times when you actually need (or want) something, just not all the time. For these things, there is an obsession with finding a way to "nail it to the wall", and unspeakable joy that comes from finding elegant ways to do so. Come with us on our exciting journey to use the space we have in an efficient and organized way.
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I, being one of the ones who raised Heather, had to laugh! (I think my husband and I became this way because we were both raised in humble circumstances. We always had what we really needed, but lacked in things we wanted.) I am learning from Heather & her spouse how to be better organized and a little less cluttered. This started when she and her sister would ask: What would we do with all that stuff if (when) you guys are no longer with us? We told them to just hire an estate liquidater after they took all they wanted. I am guessing the grandchildren will be collectors like us. Maybe we will achieve balance before we pass on. Perhaps the grandkids will glean wisdom from all of this.
Donna, aka Grandma
I am a confessed piler. I pile things everywhere. Looking forward to seeing your journey to simplicity. I will be happy to laugh along with you. ;)
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