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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'm good @Shaz51, having a cosy day inside today. I might join you with a coffee, it's about time for my mid-arvo caffeine boost. Might even have a cheeky Tim Tam with it

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Yes Tim Tam please @Ru-bee 😊

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You got it @Shaz51

How was your weekend?

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Busy @Ru-bee

Husband had to wear a heart monitor for 24 hours

So a trip to the city fri, sat and today

Yesterday Sunday was a nothing day

What hobbies do you like?

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Sounds like a nothing day was probably needed after going into the city @Shaz51

Right now I'm enjoying painting, and I've been trying more things with cooking and baking which has been pretty fun. Last weekend I had my parents over for tea and scones and I made my own raspberry jam which was exciting haha

How about you? Do you enjoy baking or cooking?

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Wow well done for making your own jam @Ru-bee goes so well with scones

I love cooking and baking but hubby would eat then all now as he is the only one home

Years ago when everyone was home , it was great , no leftovers 😁

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Yes, I have that problem too @Shaz51 so I only bake when I have people coming over and then I send leftovers home with them 😂

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Great Idea @Ru-bee 😍

have you any children ?

I have none of my own but I have 4 step children

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@Shaz51 @Dimity @Ru-bee @Glisten @TAB

Yep got the aircon fully installed, really happy. Hubby left it on till I got home from being out with my support worker and it was so warm inside.

I love it.

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Wonderful @Oaktree 🥰

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