If the time has come for you to downsize, forget the rules about tossing out unused dishes or out-of-style furniture. You can’t take it with you, and your kids probably don’t want most of it, so downsize. Carol Larson says the only rule you need in culling your stuff is, “love it or leave it.”
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Enjoyed listening to this podcast, Carol! Downsizing by keeping what you love and getting rid of what you don’t, made me laugh since much of what I want to get rid of are my husband’s boxes of stuff from decades ago. However, he has started to work on his piles and then points to the piles I have from the 70s. Lol We’re committed to cleaning out the basement this year and I will use your guidelines. Glad Jerry is fully recuperated. Thanks again for sharing your wisdom on this topic!
This was helpful to me in the midst of the process. It is wrenching to tear away some pieces. Your sound effects were quite appropriate. I really liked the idea of giving away those special things to people who loved them the most. And yes, I do use the good “stuff” for myself–Sunday breakfast on a silver tray with china plates and sparkling silver.