I've walked both Monday and Tuesday. Not sure I will tomorrow as it's supposed to rain most the day. Heavy rain. If that does actually happen, it will be a day inside. My life really isn't that eventful, hence the blog title, so must of what I'm being doing is very mundane, a little bit of this and a little bit of that. I have done a meal menu for the week and already bought what food was needed. I am trying to do better about staying on budget and spending less in general. Tightening our belts financially was part of the plan but the rising cost of things and the thought of being overwhelmed with 'stuff' is bringing the issue to the forefront.
I think once I get on track and break the habit/routine of going to certain shops things will be a lot easier. If I do get the urge to shop, I'm trying to shop from the things I already have. I really do need to get the amount of stuff in the house under control. The decluttering is continuing but in dribs and drabs. I know every little counts, but I need to let go of a little more. Obviously, part of that is also bringing less stuff into the house. I've seen some people doing the 1 in 1 out or 1 in 2 out method of things. Is that something you've tried?
Photos from the walk yesterday - the sun was still shining
Your photos are wonderful, it looks like you have a lovely place to take a walk. I've been gathering up a lot of things and planning on having a yard sale come the end of April. What I don't sell I plan to donate. It will be nice to get rid of some of the stuff that I don't use anymore.
ReplyDeleteI wish you well in staying out of some of the stores and not spending as much. I've been spending a little too much lately but it's been on things for the garden. It's the time of year to plan my summer planting. 🌱🥕 🫑🥒🥔🍅
Thank you so much. It is lovely to have such a nice place close to where we live.
DeleteWe have talked about having a yard sale, but we tend not to get a lot of traffic stop by our house as we live on quite a big hill! It is a great way to get rid of things and to get some money!
Lovely photos. I haven't done the 1 in 1 (or 2) out, myself, but, I've heard that some people have found it very useful and asking yourself, "What can I let go of in order to make room for this?" is often enough to make you realize that you don't really want it, after all because you don't want to get rid of anything.
ReplyDeleteThank you. I think that's what I'm hoping for lol.
DeleteI am absolutely no help to you, being more of a 'collector' of umpteen things - that is, something of a hoarder - but I applaud your efforts. Moving house is supposed to be a good way to declutter . . . 😉😧
ReplyDeleteI would love to move house and live somewhere else. Unfortunately, I don't think it's an option right now. I do think that's a great time to get rid of things
DeleteThe 1 in 1 out system didn't work for me. I actually found it quite stressful and realised that I got on better with decluttering when I set aside a 10 minute slot every day and worked in one room every day until I was done. I achieved a lot more that way. Good luck with whatever you choose to do. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI am still working on the decluttering. I was thinking of using it as an additional tool - perhaps a deterrent not to bring anything else into the house as there isn't a lot I actually want to get rid of lol
Oh boy..."you're preaching to the choir here!" I'm doing the same here
ReplyDeleteI'll say good luck to you too!
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