You may remember I wrote a post about Spring time being time to declutter. Yes?
some space even!
But going through stuff that I didn't want to get rid of and seeing what surplus of stuff I had acquired
got me thinking. Why did I have so much wool unused, so many books unread,
recipes unmade, patterns not knitted, fabric not sewn? I mean this pattern of surplus even extended to my pantry. I have sooo much stuff. Which would be great if I were planning on moving underground
for a good decade. But with no plans in the immediate future to go underground, I needed work this one out.
Why?
Because I just keep on buying before I RUN OUT! Der!
So enter Operation "Make Do"
So I am using up old wool to make a new throw and I am reading books
that have been laying around forever.
We are currently eating out of the pantry.
I have started making Christmas gifts from the stash.
I am using things up.
When I finish.
I will start afresh.
Form new habits.
Enjoy new space and order.
It will feel fresh and new.
I have also been baking like mad too!
Banana bread instead of bought muesli bars have been most welcomed
by the crew!
6 comments:
Yes... I too am on a mission to use stuff up. Might have fallen off the wagon a little bit this week with some online cheer-me-up retail therapy... but you've brought my focus back. Time to use stuff up!!!
That is such a great plan....the possibilities are endless and banana bread so beats store bought stuff. xxx
I decluttered my garden today. It was looking a bit too over grown, so I split up the irises and replanted them elsewhere. My body is aching after hours in the garden, but gee it feels good to get those horrid jobs done x
I do that too.....buy things before I run out! Or just in case! Like you, I've been trying to be better, to use up what I have and be resourceful. It's a challenge and I love it. Happy days to you. Melinda x
oooh, I *love* a good make-do and use up!
such a sense of sat-is-FACTION at the end :)
be warned, the re-start at the finish can take on EPIC proportions though - ask me how I know ;)
Yes I love just using up all my stash…because then I really do need to buy more..
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