Where Brie Goes Minimalist

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Minimalism Game Day 31 -12.31.20

Wow, I made it! All 31 days have had some measure of items to throw away, donate, or give to friends - primarily I’ve donated. The total would have been 496 items, but I’ve gone WELL beyond that. I’m at least at 1,000, but maybe more. Books, dishes, clothing - a lot of those I did not count separately. And still, we have so much, TOO much. I won’t be doing the daily calendar next month, but I will continue to purge. 

I am trying to be more mindful now of what we spend money on. Definitely plan on making changes in the new year. 

Happy New Year’s Eve! Hope we all have a blessed 2021. <3 

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Minimalism Game Day 30 - 12.30.20

Can you believe tomorrow is the last day of 2020? Whew!

More of Z’s things - the left side we are going to see if our neighbor wants (along with other items that may fit her 5yo now or in the future). Things too cute & practical not to try to share with he, (like little girl cardigans - Z is not a long-sleeved girl, having spent her first few years in HotAF TX is my thinging, but they’re cute, barely worn, and it gets chilly here in the midwest. So, we’ll see. 

Z has a thing for cats, has ever since I can remember (meows to the point of me hollering to stop, lol, and introduces herself as being part-cat), and I think it is our doing. Going through all of these clothes (washing, because anything I’m not 100% certain is clean gets washed before donating) has clued me in to that we have purchased SO MANY things with cute little cats on them. So yeah. I have 99 problems and it turns out that I am all of them! 

Happy that all of these wonderful clothes will get a new home. :)

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Minimalism Game Day 29 - 12.29.20

More little Z clothes. It’s unreal how much I have been saving!

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Minimalism Game Day 28 - 12.28.20

More little Z clothes (she had some cute & very wildly colorful items). I found two more bins in my closet so we’ll round out the month with a lot of clothing donations. Makes me happy with things being so tight for a lot of people (us included) this year. 

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Minimalism Game Day 27 - 12.27.20

The remaining days in the month may be all Z’s clothes. Today we have her some of her babyhood in pink. I always had this idea that I’d make a quilt of her baby clothes, and after 8 years, I am beginning to think that’s just not going to happen. The bulk of her things will go to Goodwill, but a friend had a baby girl recently so I’ll give her a few of the sweeter pieces - not too many as I’m not trying to clutter up her life. Everything is getting deep wash with Woolite (our days of Dreft are long since past) and an extra rinse, so they should be in good shape. 

The days are long but the years are short. Don’t know who first said it, but it’s true. Children grow up so dreadfully fast. 

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Minimalism Game Day 26 - 12.26.20

As per my own tradition, I took the holiday decorations down today. I put everything up really early this year, because 2020, on November 1. So, I’m really over the clutter that the tree feels like to me. Plus the other little things here and there. At any rate, just need to disassemble the tree and put it back in the garage. 

Going through the many bins of decorations, I came across all the things I need to toss & things that can be donated. 

Hope you had a lovely holiday. <3

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Minimalism Game Day 25 - 12.25.20

Merry Christmas!

I washed the shower curtain last night so today when I put it back up I went through the shelves & the liner. Liner has a bunch of little mesh pockets where I like to put facemasks, wash, etc, and then never look at them again. So, they’re OLD. And, time to go. I have candles (v inexpensive) that I bought specifically for the bath and rarely use (as you can see), so time to let them go as well. I’m replacing the liner the next chance I get. Initially purchased to put in bath toys, but it’s becoming a catch-all and that’s not ideal. 

Hope everyone is having a lovely holiday if you celebrate, and a great Friday otherwise. 

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Minimalism Game Day 24 - 12.24.20

Table linens we used maybe once, misc toys, and a spice rack lazy susan. 

Hope you are having a Happy Christmas Eve!

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Minimalism Game Day 23 - 12.23.20

23 mismatched socks! Time to toss these.

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Minimalism Game Day 22 - 12.22.20

Today we’re all about the linen closet. With 4 beds in the house, it’s no small wonder we have a few sets of bedding. When John was alive, we only ever had one comforter, maybe two, and sometimes two sets of sheets. Then he died and I got rid of the comforter we had (which I’ll always regret as it was amazing and I’ve found no equal), and then apparently I went wild with the bedding sections of Target, Ikea, and Pottery Barn (my favorite). Z has a few sets still that I am not quite ready to let go. Losing attachments to things is not an easy business. Also have a few more throw pillows that didn’t make the pic. 

At any rate, some really things to donate today. Definitely have to make a Goodwill run today or tomorrow at this rate.

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Minimalism Game Day 21 - 12.21.20

Today’s donations include two bags of clothes, one bag of throw pillows, and one large bed pillow that I really had to have and then rarely used. Instead, I just prop up the four pillows I have and use those for support and then scatter them about me when I’m ready to sleep. 

Only a few more sleeps until Christmas! 

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Minimalism Game Day 20 - 12.20.20

More toys: Pops, barbie/doll stands, beads, baby toys. 

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Minimalism Game Day 19 - 12.19.20

More kitchen stuff - this is just so far what I’ve come up with & will likely add more. This past week we made cookies and I was so irritated that half my things don’t match/we’re missing certain measures. So, bought things that match and am getting rid of excess As well as some extra stuff we can let go of while I’m at it. 

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Minimalism Game Day 18 - 12.18.20

More clothes. 

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Minimalism Game Day 17 - 12.17.20

I have a big problem with graphic tees - invariably just wear the latest handful, leaving all their predecessors to languish in my closet. So, sending these off to find good homes. 

This exercise is making me more mindful of all the unnecessary things we have. 

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Minimalism Game Day 16 - 12.16.20

16 pieces of clothing - jeans & dresses/sweaters I won’t ever wear again. I’m sure someone will put them to good use. 

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Minimalism Game Day 15 - 12.15.20

Day 15, mostly my things. Sweatshirts, jams, John’s old Westin jacket. I have a lot of things to shake free of this month.