I've made up my mind to seriously downsize prior to moving. I want no clutter. I want nothing in my life which takes up space and contributes nothing to the quality of living. So with that, I made up my mind to go through each of my rooms and clean house.
Boy, did I seriously underestimate what this would entail. Trying to get a little out of this downsizing project, versus simply stuffing everything into a Hefty bag and carting it off to Goodwill, I've been attempting to sell a lot of what I'm discarding. I've got over 26 listings on ebay right now (am so dreading packaging all that up for shipping) and will probably be listing several more items before it's all said and done.
Purchasing-wise, I've been rather good. I've limited my spending to a couple of decorative items, a crab pot (coastal living has its perks), and a dresser.
The internet has been an invaluable resource throughout all of this. Not only in finding a place to live (I shudder to think where I could have ended up without access to apartment reviews) but with helpful information with regards to any and everything. For example, I had thought I would have to spend a large chunk of my budget buying a new couch (the back cushions being demolished by the dogs perching there every day for the past 8 years) but found this wonderful posting on how to clean and restore life to worn down couches.
Easy and Inexpensive Saggy Couch Fix
I'm even managing to put my mom's dated green recliner to good use once it's made a bit less unpleasant on the eyes via an espresso slipcover.
Admittedly, I'll have to purchase a few items here and there, but I'm making a conscientious effort to curb the spending and not start out my new journey with new debts.
One of my few decorating splurges.
Any moving tips you'd want to share?
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