By nature, I am minimalist. I can be ruthless when throwing things away or recycling. I don't hoard or keep much stuff, unless I really need it.
However, I have a sister who is the complete opposite.
Her DS is with us today and he has brought a shed load of stuff with him. He is an avid collector of what he see's as useful and interesting things. Bless him - I would describe most of it as crap that needs to go in the bin.
So, this weekend, we have a box full of keys, 12 old and broken mobile phones, 4 tins with various items in - old watches, coins, bits of plastic and paper. Numerous ornaments, such as old bells, characters and plastic flowers.
I would really love to throw the whole lot in the bin (but I wouldn't, as they are his things). It drives me mad.
At least every 30 minutes I have to ask that he put some of them away, as they are all over the lounge and he pulls a face and says 'he needs them all'. Got to a stage now, where he has been told he can have 10 things out at a time and no more. He thinks I am being mean.
Bless him, he is only 6, but this will go on all weekend otherwise.
(No point in asking for him to minimise what he brings, as my sister doesn't see it as a problem - she is a huge hoarder and her house is packed to the rafters with stuff, stuff and more stuff).