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Has anyone gone minimalist at home or at least had a huge clear out ? I need help and advice!

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anothernewusername1 · 01/07/2019 21:14

Currently emerging from the fog of what has been a horrific 12 months - I am currently unemployed due to involuntary redundancy and am going to stay out of work over summer holidays so the DC won't have to be in full time childcare for once.

DH and I both feel we could do with a life overhaul, and we are hoping to drastically reduce the amount of STUFF we have. With 3 Young DC (9,7 & 5) we don't think we could achieve minimalist status, but would really like to have a good proper clear out.

WHERE TO START? I've read Marie Kondo but feel I need more practical MN suggestions for getting on top of it. Would like to try get it done before kids break up.

DH works full time and I have 9-3 three days a week when all DC are in school. And although I can chip away over the summer holidays would like to get the bulk done before they break up. So I have three weeks!

Has anyone done this with much luck? Do I need a skip and all the bin bags? Are there any other ways to sell stuff rather than eBay? We have masses of stuff. Supposed we could do a carboot.

I feel this will benefit our Mh drastically after a shitty year, so am dedicated to the purge!

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anothernewusername1 · 07/07/2019 20:21

@Rystall I never managed to get it done by the weekend. But your last paragraph is exactly what I'm aiming for!!! I'll report back soon - hopefully much lighter in both house and mind!

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Rystall · 07/07/2019 21:11

Fantastic!!! Good for you. Don’t lose the grit and determination now. Stay focused and ruthless. Touch everything only once and decide instantly whether it’s keep / bin / charity etc ( but not too much ‘keep’ ! ). Eyes on the prize 👀

Good luck OP !!

anothernewusername1 · 07/07/2019 21:15

@Rystall touch everything only once is sterling advice!

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worriedmammaof2 · 16/07/2019 19:17

How's it going OP??

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