Katelyn Brooke

big thoughts about little stuff

newlyweds· personal

4 Jan

I’ve come to the conclusion that I really hate stuff.  Brian and I have been working on that whole “clean apartment and SIMPLIFY” resolution for the last 48 hours or so.  We took everything out of our closets and produced two boxes for Goodwill and lots of stuff for the dumpster.  And we’re still not done.

Source: piccsy.com via Kate on Pinterest

It’s enough to make me want to convert to some minimalist religion (which one is that again?) and forgo all things.  And this year in particular we’ve acquired lots and lots of things.  Which we are beyond grateful for.  Truly.

But, it does make you think about gifts.  And why we give them.  And should we give them?

Not to give you the impression that we were entirely blameless in acquiring all this stuff.  Heck no.  Brian and I have purchased our fair share.  Which brings about a different set of questions about our culture and how we live.

Thanks for reading this edition of “big questions with no answers.”  Better luck with closure and conclusions next time.

But seriously, do you have any solutions for organizing and purging your stuff?

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  1. Stephanie says

    January 4, 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I absolutely know what you mean! Aside from the fact of giving gifts, where is all of it supposed to go? I know I will have trouble in our new place in CA- there are 2 closets and no other storage space. Um…it's just not gonna be good. But, I honestly do wish I could simplify a lot and get to a point where I didn't think I “needed” certain items (within reason).

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  2. Emily says

    January 5, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    We went through a similar period when we moved in October. It felt so good to get rid of “stuff” that had no real meaning or value to our daily lives and was just clutter.

    Good luck!

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  3. BeckyJo606 says

    January 5, 2012 at 8:09 pm

    I spent 30 minutes today going through my clothes. I gave away a huge bag of clothes and I seriously could've given away soooo much more! It makes my closet and bedroom look so much better/cleaner. I need to do this so much more in my house, but it was a good stat and it honestly didn't take that long!

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