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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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Me too with spices @Jynx

I've even started sprinkling some on my breakfast fruit n porridge

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kitchen cabinet has become another flat surface to leave things on @Dimity lol need to clean it , fix drawers and think about what to put in it.

Ive starting buying things on the internet again, so am getting behind with cardboard, need to put a lot in bin, thought could burn it all. just too much

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@Dimity WOW that is a massive effort. More power to you!

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Oh yum @Dimity that's actually such a good idea!! Mmm, spicy cinnamon and clove porridge, that's gotta be my brekky tomorrow for sure!

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Love eating porridge. 😋

 

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@Jynx spicy porridge with drizzles of honey and yoghurt with a bit of chopped apple or banana...

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Well done on getting boxes to the opp shop and throwing out lots from the spare room! @Dimity You are doing so well 👏

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Hey @Glisten @PeppyPatti @NatureLover @Jynx @Dimity @outlander @Eve7 @Bow @StanD @Oaktree and any others interested…

I am deliberately chomping through my pantry contents under orders from my son…. One Mexican soft tacos pack and can of beans and onion done today.

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Oops that is the cooking done…. Chomping to come….

@Dimity @Shaz51 …

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..umm , salvos ? @Appleblossom few years ago pre moving local food barn even took toothpaste , tp and soap had been hoarding during covid ..

recently dumped $40 worth of ok brand tinned cat food on ok lutherans , had to talk them into it ha ha , very sniffy lol ok my cat wouldnt eat it.

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