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In a similar vein as secondhand stuff..
Posted: May 18, 2011
My grandma had a saying -- Use it up, wear it out, make do, or do without.
I picked up a book called Living More With Less. It's full of tips and stories from Mennonites. I've changed a few of my ways due to what I've read. I still have a loooooong way to go. Right now I'm working on paring down my wardrobe. If I got rid of the things I rarely wear, or never wear, or only wear because my favorite things are dirty, I'd have so much more room from not having overflowing laundry baskets all over the place.
I wore the same pair of jeans every day for just under two weeks one time, just to see how long I could go before they needed washing. Using that method, couldn't you just imagine how much less clothing you'd need? I've done the same thing with shirts. That's a little harder. Pet hair seems to stick better to fabrics other than denim. Two weeks is a little extreme, I know, but we work at home. Who cares?!
Kids get away with wearing their favorite outfits for weeks, why not adults?
Good idea! I'll look for that book. - Living more, too.
[ In Reply To ..]For the last couple of years I've been paring down my belongings. I was motivated after having to clear out my mother's things to help her get around her house. She's not quite as bad as the people you see on Hoarders, but she could easily get that bad. I just don't want to leave a mess like that when I'm gone. I started with my closets, and I got rid of everything that I don't wear or can't fit into. What a relief! I also started to wear my clothing until it actually needed laundering. That led to installing a clothesline in the yard and in the basement. Now I rarely use my dryer, and I am seeing savings in our utility bills. Next, I made a resolution to not waste food. That led to a clean 'fridge and a vegetable garden in the backyard. I also started eating better and lost 40 pounds! Now I need a few news clothes, but that's okay. I won't be buying more than I need.
That's great! - Shirl
[ In Reply To ..]They also put out a More with Less Cookbook.
Even with all of my clothes cleared out, I'll still have a huge amount of craft things. I can't part with them. I have too many interests. My plan for that is to build shelves with clear storage boxes labeled with the contents.
My fiance was horrible about leftovers. He'd throw away uneaten parts of steak. And forget about doggie bags; he says the food is meant to be enjoyed in the restaurant. But then he lost his 65K/year job. Need I say more? LOL
Response - SS
[ In Reply To ..]Congratulations on your transformation! I'm so proud of you!
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