Seems like I never have time to really clean on the weekends so I plan on using some of my vacation time to tackle my closets. I plan on spending one week on a real vacation and the second week will be spent at home doing some serious spring cleaning.
I like the idea of recycling our slightly used items like books, clothes, knick-knacks, etc. Instead of thowing them out I plan on giving as much as possible to Good Will or AmVets. My sister is always anxious to be on the receiving end of clothes I'm never going to wear again.
Hope this spring cleaning fever hangs on for a couple more weeks as that is when my vacation starts. Maybe I can start doing a little bit in the next couple weeks. There's always getting organized...

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Check out LIME's article on spring cleaning.  So,good tips.  Isn't it the best feeling when you organize.  I love doing it, when I get inspired to do so.  I still have to reorganize and transfer my stuff to summer.  I know, why do we collect so much stuff? 

 

So I mentioned to my husband that I was planning on cleaning out ou bedroom closet while on vacation and asked him if he wanted me to go through his stuff. Can you say "Icy stare......?" What was up with that? If someone asked me if I wanted them to clean out my closet for me you would hear me hollaring "Heck Yeah" all the way to New York City.
Not sure what he is so uptight about. He only wears 6 different shirts and 5 pairs of pants. What's with wanting to hold on to clothes that he hasn't worn in 10 years?
Any suggestions on how to get my husband to get on board the "Ditch It" wagon, please let me know. 

I was looking in my closet last weekend and seeing all the things that I've held on to for YEARS! whew! and I had to ask myself, "why?" Of course it was the many happy memories that certain items of clothing brought to mind... weddings, important events, etc. But now I don't have room and am ready to part with the tangible proof of that time era. I think it's a good thing to get rid of the emotional moth balls when you get rid of things in your life. Plus now some of these items of clothing could be considered... vintage! Who knew?! Not a bad thing all the way around! My husband and I have a deal... we both part with things we haven't worn for 5 years. That way it isn't just one person clearing out the clothing cobwebs in the closet. Also, it gets both of us to take responsibility for our own clothing and what each of us feels comfortable parting with. Such as, I would NEVER take away that holy, but righteous, pair of jeans shorts that he loves so much! =)

I've found that by releasing the clutter from my past, living a life that is more "minimal" and less "things" oriented, has made a huge difference in the emotional, intellectual, and spiritual clarity I feel. It's also helping me to achieve more inner balance. I just wish I had come to this understanding years ago! 

"To have little is to possess much." ~Lao-tzu 

i have noticed you are very profound.  Clutter weighs you down.  I try and go through my things season to season and get rid of what is not needed.  I to realized the other day that my closets are housing clothes that could be worn by people who would enjoy them more than i do.  I think I am going to go through and put together a box to donate. 

This entire year, I have dedicated myself to getting rid of 12 clothing items a month. It could be small things like sock, or big things like suits.  I have a tendency to cling to things I know I'll never wear again (especially since I'm over 30 now and don't get sloppy drunk at the clubs anymore).

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I think you mean one item a month for twelve months, right?  If not, all the more power to  you.  Good luck!

Yes, It feels good to get rid of stuff, especially when it's just sitting in your closet and someone can be using it. The more I get rid of the easier it is ti keep my house clean and organized.

It's psycological with me.  If my closets are clean, my mind tends to be.  It has always been like that.  Call me crazy.  I guess it is my way of having control in my life.

We cannot forget about the Salvation Army!  They usually have locations set up to where you can bring your things at any time.  They'll accept anything! Never should you throw things you don't want away.  There are always people in need!