tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533337125550558051.post5794920452644641508..comments2023-04-20T13:39:57.532+10:00Comments on from me to mum: Lines in our storythis jen dayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14787027291104632931noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533337125550558051.post-39282208983910988342013-09-24T16:23:43.720+10:002013-09-24T16:23:43.720+10:00I think that's amazing! I actually just announ...I think that's amazing! I actually just announced to T yesterday that I wasn't going to buy anything non-essential for me or the boys for the rest of the year. It didn't even freak me out to say it. After last week's mammoth decluttering effort, I feel so.... clear-headed and focused. Does that even make sense? I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. I hope the move went well xxthis jen dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787027291104632931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533337125550558051.post-5943766060864312742013-09-23T10:21:24.758+10:002013-09-23T10:21:24.758+10:00I made a promise with myself at the start of the y...I made a promise with myself at the start of the year, to not buy myself a single thing for a whole year. It also set off the desire to declutter. It has been amazing. So when we moved last week, life was easy, there were very little items that we have to move that were unwanted. I only have one 'stash' to deal with all of my uni work. Ten years of it. Iliska Dreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719163569308739697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533337125550558051.post-24056314918514450192013-09-18T22:42:22.029+10:002013-09-18T22:42:22.029+10:00It's exhausting, and confronting, and emotiona...It's exhausting, and confronting, and emotional, but oh so worth it, as you know, having been there. I wonder what took me so long? xxthis jen dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787027291104632931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533337125550558051.post-22309311205070027182013-09-18T22:41:21.200+10:002013-09-18T22:41:21.200+10:00I think we're programmed to buy buy buy withou...I think we're programmed to buy buy buy without even giving it a second thought. I hope the lesson is a valuable one for the babes. xthis jen dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787027291104632931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533337125550558051.post-46431814556554824122013-09-18T15:57:22.019+10:002013-09-18T15:57:22.019+10:00Thank you Sophie. I'm a bit the same. Our hous...Thank you Sophie. I'm a bit the same. Our house is generally neat and tidy, but it's just tidied and neatened unnecessary stuff. Oh, when I think of the time wasted sorting, labelling, organising, and tidying things that should never have been here! Hope you're having a lovely week xthis jen dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787027291104632931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533337125550558051.post-45896629853102088712013-09-18T11:14:29.267+10:002013-09-18T11:14:29.267+10:00A week of cleaning and decluttering sounds like he...A week of cleaning and decluttering sounds like heaven to me! You are on quite a journey. I can't wait to see/read about how it has all gone for you. The road to less is a journey well worth taking. Elaina xoA little bit countryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683516169183026473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533337125550558051.post-77220194642674117512013-09-17T11:17:44.758+10:002013-09-17T11:17:44.758+10:00I absolutely hear ya. What an insightful post :) I...I absolutely hear ya. What an insightful post :) I wish more people would slow down the need for accumulation. I personally believe that the need for 'stuff' is often an attempt to fill a void for something else missing in their lives. I also like that you are teaching your boys that love is more meaningful that gifts. Those that can do without, are those that are blessed with a truly content life..... Or something like that :)<br /><br />Good luck with the decluttering.coastalvintagechichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069827854424771590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6533337125550558051.post-60279973084036017942013-09-16T23:58:29.975+10:002013-09-16T23:58:29.975+10:00Oh Jen you're not mad at all! I've tried s...Oh Jen you're not mad at all! I've tried so many times to de-clutter only to end up with 9 or so boxes labelled 'To Sort'! I'm a wonder woman at packing things in boxes, which does clear space but I don't have the time to sit and 'sort'. There needs to be a rule of thumb when deciding to keep or throw things out! Or maybe there is one and I just missed that memo!<br /><br />I love the thoughtfulness into the boys presents! I usually tell people flat out what she needs. This year I have been making presents and not buying. Hopefully Sunny will treasure her mama's handmade gifts for years to come and pass them on.<br /><br />I think I'll be taking a page out of your book this Christmas also and asking for a few experience passes. <br /><br />Good luck with your venture!<br />Sophie xoModern Day Mummyinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05600426584576986011noreply@blogger.com