Comments on: Out with the old and in with the new http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/ Proverbs 13:11 - "...he who gathers money little by little makes it grow." Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:56:31 -0400 hourly 1 By: DebtFreeDave http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8514 DebtFreeDave Sun, 04 Jan 2009 13:56:04 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8514 We are big freecyclers, most of my son's toys and clothes are freecycled. The only downside is that we are constantly trying to "stay out of the weeds" by passing things along to others. As Lazy Man pointed out, Freecycle isn't a charity, but people are helped out nonetheless. I love the concept; less money spent on "stuff" and less waste as perfectly useful "stuff" is passed along to others instead of being disposed of. We are big freecyclers, most of my son’s toys and clothes are freecycled. The only downside is that we are constantly trying to “stay out of the weeds” by passing things along to others. As Lazy Man pointed out, Freecycle isn’t a charity, but people are helped out nonetheless. I love the concept; less money spent on “stuff” and less waste as perfectly useful “stuff” is passed along to others instead of being disposed of.

]]> By: Weekly Round-Up: Budget Review — Green Panda Treehouse http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8515 Weekly Round-Up: Budget Review — Green Panda Treehouse Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:52:32 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8515 [...] Out with the old and in with the new [...] [...] Out with the old and in with the new [...]

]]> By: d http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8516 d Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:10:40 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8516 I do the same....but probably 2 times a year. I also go a step further and limit myself... For instance, I have 2 large containers that I keep my Christmas tree ornaments in as well as tree skirt and misc. stuff. I have one even bigger box that I keep outdoor decor in. If I get something new or something is given to me I limit myself by these box sizes. If it does not fit...I have to choose--get rid of something else in the box or get rid of the new item. Having the boxes limits my amount of clutter for the holidays. I have another box for all other holidays--thanksgiving, halloween, easter etc. I use this concept with my kids. They each have special trunks and if their stuff is overflowing, they know momma wants them to get rid of some stuff. It is an instant signal to having too much. You are the second blog I have read that is talking about getting stuff out to goodwill, etc. Makes me think next week would be a good week to shop there! I do the same….but probably 2 times a year. I also go a step further and limit myself… For instance, I have 2 large containers that I keep my Christmas tree ornaments in as well as tree skirt and misc. stuff. I have one even bigger box that I keep outdoor decor in. If I get something new or something is given to me I limit myself by these box sizes. If it does not fit…I have to choose–get rid of something else in the box or get rid of the new item.

Having the boxes limits my amount of clutter for the holidays. I have another box for all other holidays–thanksgiving, halloween, easter etc.

I use this concept with my kids. They each have special trunks and if their stuff is overflowing, they know momma wants them to get rid of some stuff. It is an instant signal to having too much.

You are the second blog I have read that is talking about getting stuff out to goodwill, etc. Makes me think next week would be a good week to shop there!

]]> By: Gypsie http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8518 Gypsie Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:55:26 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8518 DH and I have no children but we do do this for ourselves a few times a year. Also, since we are military, we move every few years and can only take so much which really helps to pare down the clutter. DH and I have no children but we do do this for ourselves a few times a year. Also, since we are military, we move every few years and can only take so much which really helps to pare down the clutter.

]]> By: Studenomics http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8517 Studenomics Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:38:50 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8517 My theory about belongings is that if you have gone 6 months-a year without using something then you do not need it. My mom on the other hand keeps literally everything, so this is where the problem exisits. I want to get rid of all the items in the home that we do not need because other people could probably find more use for them. My theory about belongings is that if you have gone 6 months-a year without using something then you do not need it. My mom on the other hand keeps literally everything, so this is where the problem exisits. I want to get rid of all the items in the home that we do not need because other people could probably find more use for them.

]]> By: Monroe on a Budget http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8522 Monroe on a Budget Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:56:42 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8522 to clarify the Goodwill won't take toys ... to clarify the Goodwill won’t take toys …

]]> By: Monroe on a Budget http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8521 Monroe on a Budget Mon, 29 Dec 2008 17:56:21 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8521 Do ask before taking toys to a thrift shop -- the Goodwill store in my city won't take take. Do ask before taking toys to a thrift shop — the Goodwill store in my city won’t take take.

]]> By: Lazy Man and Money http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8520 Lazy Man and Money Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:21:42 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8520 I don't think that FreeCycle counts as a "registered charity" for tax purposes, which may be something to consider. You can also give stuff away for free on Craigslist (or try to sell it if it has value). I got a free BBQ via Craigslist. I don’t think that FreeCycle counts as a “registered charity” for tax purposes, which may be something to consider. You can also give stuff away for free on Craigslist (or try to sell it if it has value).

I got a free BBQ via Craigslist.

]]> By: Damsel http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8519 Damsel Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:26:46 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8519 I totally agree with Deb! I do this about every six months in my son's room (before his birthday in June and again before Christmas). I think about each toy -- if I haven't seen it in his adorable little hand in about two months or so, it goes to charity. Of course, he's only four, so it's easier for me to do it without him. I also scoop up the really cheap plastic toys as I see them strewn about and toss them on a regular basis (happy meal-type toys, etc). I totally agree with Deb!

I do this about every six months in my son’s room (before his birthday in June and again before Christmas). I think about each toy — if I haven’t seen it in his adorable little hand in about two months or so, it goes to charity. Of course, he’s only four, so it’s easier for me to do it without him.

I also scoop up the really cheap plastic toys as I see them strewn about and toss them on a regular basis (happy meal-type toys, etc).

]]> By: Deb http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/2008/12/out-with-the-old-and-in-with-the-new/comment-page-1/#comment-8523 Deb Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:11:12 +0000 http://www.gatherlittlebylittle.com/?p=1250#comment-8523 I actually "weed" through our stuff about every 6 months. I drive my family crazy getting rid of clothing that hasn't been worn or things that haven't been played with, read, used....For too long, too much stuff has contributed to too much clutter and too much stress. And, what we don't use can..and should be able...to greatly bless someone else. I actually “weed” through our stuff about every 6 months. I drive my family crazy getting rid of clothing that hasn’t been worn or things that haven’t been played with, read, used….For too long, too much stuff has contributed to too much clutter and too much stress. And, what we don’t use can..and should be able…to greatly bless someone else.

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