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The magic of tidying

The magic of tidying

Decluttering and minimising. Taking control of house and garden, nurturing body and soul. I've read Marie Kondo and read a little on a related Swedish method and feel inspired. I've been a borderline hoarder and lived with depression for too long and want to take the initiative. Has anyone done this? Or is there anyone who'd like to try with me?

I've sorted my books and uni notes. I've decided to sell some furniture when lockdown lifts. But the other papers and STUFF in the house and the jungle outside have me beaten atm. Some mutual encouragement and support is the only thing that's going to get me through. I know I'll have to face some decisions like "will I ever use that fabric stash" or "how many books in the TBR ,pile is too many" or "where do I start in the kitchen". Boxing isn't the answer, it was a temporary reprieve.

It's going to be a contest between my commitment to getting sorted and the looming possibility of having to move and downsize for my health. Having control of my space will be a win in either the old space or a new one.

Setting goals. Celebrating achievements. Sharing life hacks. Is anyone on board?

Dimity.

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I know right?

@Dimity

I did get rid of a bunch of dvd’s a few weeks back but I have to get rid of my yarn next.

Meggle

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well done @Dimity

hope you are resting a little today with your pains my friend

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I found a free android app that takes pics of crystals and identifies them. Its called The Rock & Crystal Identifier. I have some crystals that need to be sorted and categorised. I have tiny ziplock plastic bags. I just got to find some small sticky labels so I can label them. Maybe keep a log book with all my crystals in them for reference. Will do that tomorrow. Even crystal collections need to be tidied up a bit! lol

@TAB @saturnzoon @StuF @Staffy_Mum @tonys @Meowmy

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Sounds like a fine idea @Former-Member

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arent there like plastic trays made up of little boxes sort of like pill boxes @Former-Member ?

ok google 'plastic storage box small compartments'

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Wow what a fantastic idea @TAB Wowee! I will look into it. Thanks for the heads up

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oh, the tray .. @Former-Member .. no worries lol 😊

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Yes looked at one on ebay with the right amount of compartments. Putting it on my watch list and am waiting for seller discount @TAB lol

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I usually just search for lowest price incl postage @Former-Member and not from o/s can be a lot quicker.

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Yes some of them were overpriced on ebay, even more expensive on Amazon! I'm looking for one that sold on ebay for $11 with free postage. You're right theres a lot of variation in price @TAB.

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