My quest for simplicity in life is heading more towards decluttering and using up. It is also beginning to be more of "What can I make for myself instead of purchasing." I know there is a great deal more I can do in the way of cleaning products, baking, and growing. I am not sure when or if we will be moving from here for awhile, so I think growing as much as I possibly can would get me out and enjoying my yard much more than I do now.
Slowly but surely things are leaving the house. Of course a few things have come in but nothing that is not necessary or something we could pass on to one of our sons when the time comes.
I have been removing clothing bit by bit from my drawers. Nothing this week as I have concentrated on using up things from my craft/sewing room.
I have also tried to be a bit more focused on using things up in the fridge and my freezers. With the costs of items going up getting the most out of what we have is a priority. Leftovers are being made into new meals or eaten for our lunches. Nothing is going to waste if at all possible.
Harvey has been getting ready to make one of the beer kits that Kris gave him for Christmas. He plans on doing that tomorrow. I hope he has enough caps for the process.
There are a few house projects I would like done over the summer and I have made a list of those. Painting the inside doors, some of the trim, and some of the drawers in the kitchen need a bit of repair.
Our deck needs some work, mostly painting and I should actually make some new cushions for the chairs (buying some for one of them would be cost prohibitive). A bench needs painting and of course there is always weeding that needs doing.
Hmmm, that really does not sound like I am simplifying my life at all. Yet in reality, getting all those things completed will in fact do so. I will be able to enjoy the simplicity of working outside, working with what I have and enjoying life to the fullest, knowing that our sons will not have a mess to clear up. Pretty sure that would be a wonderful thing.
Everybody have a wonderful evening.
God bless.
Oh yes! I don’t want my daughter to have a bunch of stuff of mine to get rid of someday. I try my best to keep that under control. I’ve gotten a lot of things on my to do list done, but still have a list, so I’ll keep plugging away ar it like you’re doing.
ReplyDeleteI can fully relate to all you are saying Jackie. I like to do all the things that you mention. It doesn't sound like simplifying but in the long run - it most certainly IS! Have a great weekend Jackie xx
ReplyDeleteI can fully relate to all you are saying Jackie. I like to do all the things that you mention. It doesn't sound like simplifying but in the long run - it most certainly IS! Have a great weekend Jackie xx
ReplyDeleteSometimes simplifying takes a little work.
ReplyDeleteKeep at it! It's an ongoing effort. I know I could be doing better...
ReplyDeleteI once wrote a piece for our smallholders magazine that said the simple life is probably living in a serviced flat, (no repairs and no gardening) next door to a railway station(no car repairs) with one of the best grocery stores nearby ( good food) But it would be very boring!
ReplyDeleteHave a house and yard always means something needs doing. I've found decluttering has helped, as the less I have the less I need to keep organized and cleaned. It helps (somewhat) to be limited to a bedroom in both houses...but that doesn't mean I'm limited to to only cleaning that area and of course, most of the yardwork and gardening.
ReplyDeleteKnowing you, the list will be complete as quickly as possible! Enjoy your time outdoors.
Yes there are continual little things that have to be done. But I am getting more into the mindset that just one thing moved out of the house is a good thing. Slowly but surely, decluttering can be rather painless in this way. I was sad to learn that no one wants books anymore.
ReplyDeleteAfter having cleared out my parent's house (my mother was next thing to a hoarder) and three other houses besides, I have a horror of leaving too much for our boys to have to deal with so I try very hard to keep downsizing. The hardest things to part with are the sentimental things.
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