Glad you survived Gayle. I have been going through my stuff as if I was moving and releasing so much stuff. Took off what I had decluttered months ago that I was trying to decide whether to consign or donate. I had consigned stuff previously and made very little. Finally took stuff to donate. Had a few things that I was going to take to pawn shop but asked the guy if they would take it. I was happy when he said yes. After all the time stressing bout what to do with all that stuff, I have to think really hard to remember what it was. I am going through every drawer and cabinet. Got rid of some decor stuff that I bought and never used. Will do another round on that because I have already decided more can go. Thanks are owed to Gayle and Ed for these videos posted on RUclips, and the Clutter Fairy community. Anytime I am stressed about something I put one on and listen to it as I try to get something done.
Everyone in the Clutter Fairy community is waving pompoms for you (and all of us). I too have "declutter amnesia" - not only don't I regret getting rid of stuff, I can't even remember what it was.
Plan ahead for meals out. You will do it. You will need it. Plan an "open first" box that has soap, toilet paper, paper towels, bowl, plate, cup, spoon, fork, (paring) knife, [coffee, coffee maker], bedding, towel, and pack a weekend suitcase. Plan to making a shopping trip to get cleaning items with a list.
about the extra large tv entertainment center Gayle had to give up...... a charming new use for it. some new mothers turn old tv centers into a baby clothing/toy/diaper center. They hang a simple closet rod , where the tv used to be, to hang up baby clothes All those drawers and shelves that are part of these units, are perfect for organizing baby supplies like diapers, , toys, stuffed animals etc. . And these "baby centers "can be easily painted a pretty color that matches the nursery. Years later, this same tv unit can still be used in a child's room to organize their toys, books, art supplies. These taller units can be molly bolted to a wall stud, so they do not fall over, in a child's bedroom.
Gayle, your "moving" (a pun) story, is so helpful this time of the year, as the holidays are approaching. After hearing your story, I am decluttering my holiday decor even more now.... and I am going to keep only holiday decor that can be used up, so I never have to pay to move them!!!! some holiday decor , I can enjoy this year, but will NEVER have to move are....... real white, red, or green pillar candles I can burn all winter. small votive candles floating in water with fresh pines .a real pine wreath for front door , real pines, pinecones and real red holly branches (I can toss in the mulch later on) real white birch logs for decor...that I can burn later on. oranges studded with cloves , (we can eat up) and we can even EAT up a real gingerbread house
Best of luck in your new home Gayle. I hope you will have many happy days there with friends and family . A quick question regarding your move, was there anything you decluttered that you were surprised that you had hanging around your house and do you you do regular decluttering sessions usually yourself at home ? 😘
@@micheleosullivan2214 I do go through things infrequently to let things go, although I clearly needed to have done it more often after all the stuff that went out this time!
Congratulations on surviving the move, Gayle! I'm glad to hear that your friends stepped up to help you. Looking forward to hearing what's in the unlabeled boxes, and the "Forgot In Closet" box. Also as a former cat Mom, I wondered how you managed to do all that sorting, tossing, donating, packing, and generally dismantling their familiar surroundings, with 2 cats freaking out in the middle of it all.
Purging - That is the thing that I think confuses people when they hear "you should start prepping for a move one, or even two, years in advance" because people don't know what a huge mental and emotional project it is to make keep/toss decisions about everything they own. And doing it over many months just means one makes that much better choices.
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Glad you survived Gayle. I have been going through my stuff as if I was moving and releasing so much stuff. Took off what I had decluttered months ago that I was trying to decide whether to consign or donate. I had consigned stuff previously and made very little. Finally took stuff to donate. Had a few things that I was going to take to pawn shop but asked the guy if they would take it. I was happy when he said yes. After all the time stressing bout what to do with all that stuff, I have to think really hard to remember what it was. I am going through every drawer and cabinet. Got rid of some decor stuff that I bought and never used. Will do another round on that because I have already decided more can go. Thanks are owed to Gayle and Ed for these videos posted on RUclips, and the Clutter Fairy community. Anytime I am stressed about something I put one on and listen to it as I try to get something done.
Everyone in the Clutter Fairy community is waving pompoms for you (and all of us). I too have "declutter amnesia" - not only don't I regret getting rid of stuff, I can't even remember what it was.
@@ros8986Amnesia can be a good thing sometimes. Love your comments!
@@jilllunceford4114 thank you! you are very kind
Plan ahead for meals out. You will do it. You will need it.
Plan an "open first" box that has soap, toilet paper, paper towels, bowl, plate, cup, spoon, fork, (paring) knife, [coffee, coffee maker], bedding, towel, and pack a weekend suitcase.
Plan to making a shopping trip to get cleaning items with a list.
about the extra large tv entertainment center Gayle had to give up...... a charming new use for it. some new mothers turn old tv centers into a baby clothing/toy/diaper center. They hang a simple closet rod , where the tv used to be, to hang up baby clothes All those drawers and shelves that are part of these units, are perfect for organizing baby supplies like diapers, , toys, stuffed animals etc. . And these "baby centers "can be easily painted a pretty color that matches the nursery. Years later, this same tv unit can still be used in a child's room to organize their toys, books, art supplies. These taller units can be molly bolted to a wall stud, so they do not fall over, in a child's bedroom.
Gayle, your "moving" (a pun) story, is so helpful this time of the year, as the holidays are approaching. After hearing your story, I am decluttering my holiday decor even more now.... and I am going to keep only holiday decor that can be used up, so I never have to pay to move them!!!! some holiday decor , I can enjoy this year, but will NEVER have to move are.......
real white, red, or green pillar candles I can burn all winter.
small votive candles floating in water with fresh pines
.a real pine wreath for front door ,
real pines, pinecones and real red holly branches (I can toss in the mulch later on)
real white birch logs for decor...that I can burn later on.
oranges studded with cloves , (we can eat up)
and we can even EAT up a real gingerbread house
Best of luck in your new home Gayle. I hope you will have many happy days there with friends and family . A quick question regarding your move, was there anything you decluttered that you were surprised that you had hanging around your house and do you you do regular decluttering sessions usually yourself at home ? 😘
Michele great question!
@@micheleosullivan2214 I do go through things infrequently to let things go, although I clearly needed to have done it more often after all the stuff that went out this time!
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Congratulations on surviving the move, Gayle! I'm glad to hear that your friends stepped up to help you. Looking forward to hearing what's in the unlabeled boxes, and the "Forgot In Closet" box. Also as a former cat Mom, I wondered how you managed to do all that sorting, tossing, donating, packing, and generally dismantling their familiar surroundings, with 2 cats freaking out in the middle of it all.
Loved to hear how you handled your move in a systematic, realistic way. Also, that you noted how it got stressful, even for a professional. :)
Thank you, Gayle and commenters below, for these timely tips. I'm moving next month so this was very helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Purging - That is the thing that I think confuses people when they hear "you should start prepping for a move one, or even two, years in advance" because people don't know what a huge mental and emotional project it is to make keep/toss decisions about everything they own. And doing it over many months just means one makes that much better choices.
Thank you!
Great job moving! 🥰