Stuff - as in possessions
#42
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I'm trying really hard to minimize. I'm just so sick of "stuff"
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A funny quote from George Carlin:
"Home is where you keep your stuff while you go out and buy other stuff".
Love it!
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A funny quote from George Carlin:
"Home is where you keep your stuff while you go out and buy other stuff".
Love it!
Blessings,
MaryAnna
#43
Originally Posted by bearisgray
I was talking to my sister about going to garage sales -
neither of us need any more "stuff" - our Mom had SOOOOOOO much stuff - but the hunt is soooo much fun!
neither of us need any more "stuff" - our Mom had SOOOOOOO much stuff - but the hunt is soooo much fun!
#44
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I'm trying really hard to minimize. I'm just so sick of "stuff"
.
A funny quote from George Carlin:
"Home is where you keep your stuff while you go out and buy other stuff".
Love it!
.
A funny quote from George Carlin:
"Home is where you keep your stuff while you go out and buy other stuff".
Love it!
#45
Originally Posted by ptquilts
If you have ever had to clear out someone else's "stuff" after they have passed, it gives you a whole new perspective on what is and is not important to keep.
Now when I have any doubts about an item, I picture my sister looking at it and rolling her eyes (she's good at that) as she cleans up my house after I am gone.
Now when I have any doubts about an item, I picture my sister looking at it and rolling her eyes (she's good at that) as she cleans up my house after I am gone.
#46
For about 7 years one of my aunts gave me sets of fake nails for by birthday and Christmas. I have never been one to wear nails. In fact, I couldn't even think of a single person I could "re-gift" them to.
#47
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Join Date: Apr 2007
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One of the sad realizations I have come to is that my children do not value or want all the stuff we have inherited from parents. I am going to start gathering it all up so I can take pictures and let them choose waht they do want. The rest I will put on Craigslist or take to Goodwill. It's hard, but we also had to clean out my hubby's mom's apartment, and I don't want to put my kids thru that. We still have a bunch of the stuff we brought home 2 years ago still in the boxes. Haven't had the energy to go thru it yet.
#48
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Ohio
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I'm chiming in again. My 3 sons have all told us what they care about and what they don't want. I'm glad I asked them b/c I was "assuming" they'd want more. All 3 are minimalistic but sentimental and want family treasures. It's making my de-stashing a lot easier.
One day my husband and I looked around our family room and honestly there were only a few things we really wanted in that room.
It's amazing when you look around. We both loved collecting stuff, mostly antiques and collectibles. But enough is enough.
One day my husband and I looked around our family room and honestly there were only a few things we really wanted in that room.
It's amazing when you look around. We both loved collecting stuff, mostly antiques and collectibles. But enough is enough.
#49
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: small town between Baltimore/Annapolis MD
Posts: 528
Originally Posted by Gabrielle's Mimi
I have lots of craft stuff, and would love to get rid of it, but keep thinking that my baby GD might enjoy using it when she's older. I'd hate to have to repurchase....seems rather wasteful. I also keep thinking, well maybe I'll get time someday to make cards again, or scrpbook again, but I really just want to quilt. What would you do? Suggestions?
#50
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: small town between Baltimore/Annapolis MD
Posts: 528
Originally Posted by isnthatodd
One of the sad realizations I have come to is that my children do not value or want all the stuff we have inherited from parents. I am going to start gathering it all up so I can take pictures and let them choose waht they do want. The rest I will put on Craigslist or take to Goodwill. It's hard, but we also had to clean out my hubby's mom's apartment, and I don't want to put my kids thru that. We still have a bunch of the stuff we brought home 2 years ago still in the boxes. Haven't had the energy to go thru it yet.
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