Comments on: Declutter Your Closet: Why is it So Hard to Let Go of Clothes? http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/ The Way Home is Supposed to Be Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:35:12 -0900 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Darryen http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-4419 Darryen Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:49:31 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-4419 I have a lot of t-shirts that I collected while traveling which clutter and I never wear. Instead of throwing them out I have decided to cut out the logos and make a blanket out of them. That way I can still have those family memories of traveling and the old shirts can be used again. Cutting them up and sewing the pieces together also saves space. I have a lot of t-shirts that I collected while traveling which clutter and I never wear. Instead of throwing them out I have decided to cut out the logos and make a blanket out of them. That way I can still have those family memories of traveling and the old shirts can be used again. Cutting them up and sewing the pieces together also saves space.

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Home Ever After Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:22:19 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-251 @Jo-Ann: Good for you for being strong! Make a special "80s clothes scrapbook" in which you take pics of all the outfits in your daughter's closet. Put each photo on a scrapbook page, and write up a story it reminds you of. You'll have all your good memories intact in a scrapbook your daughter might actually think is pretty cool when all is said and done (and she gets to know a little about her mom's younger days!). Great work- you can do it! Danelle, Home Ever After @Jo-Ann: Good for you for being strong! Make a special “80s clothes scrapbook” in which you take pics of all the outfits in your daughter’s closet. Put each photo on a scrapbook page, and write up a story it reminds you of. You’ll have all your good memories intact in a scrapbook your daughter might actually think is pretty cool when all is said and done (and she gets to know a little about her mom’s younger days!). Great work- you can do it!

Danelle, Home Ever After

]]> By: Jo-Ann http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Jo-Ann Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:03:02 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-250 My daughter has been pressuring me to throw/give away all my "80s clothes" which occupy half of her closet in her room. I know I probably should, but I still find it hard. I'm doing it little by little. It does not help that she goes "ewe!, what's this?" and "ugh, this is ugly!" when it holds a lot of memories for me, good ones at that. Thank you for the article and I'm getting to that point where I will just give them all away. My daughter has been pressuring me to throw/give away all my “80s clothes” which occupy half of her closet in her room. I know I probably should, but I still find it hard. I’m doing it little by little. It does not help that she goes “ewe!, what’s this?” and “ugh, this is ugly!” when it holds a lot of memories for me, good ones at that. Thank you for the article and I’m getting to that point where I will just give them all away.

]]> By: Home Ever After http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-/#comment-248 Home Ever After Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:23:17 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-248 @SCook: I am so sorry to hear the news about your mother. I can only imagine how tough it is for you to take on that project, especially with all the special memories that are involved. Why not try picking a few favorite articles of her clothing, and having them put into shadowboxes from your favorite craft store? That way you can hang them on the wall, maybe even with a photo or 2 included, where they'll be displayed as the special items they are. Thank you for the compliment - I love to be able to help. Good luck on your project, and may you have all the strength you need! Danelle, Home Ever After @SCook: I am so sorry to hear the news about your mother. I can only imagine how tough it is for you to take on that project, especially with all the special memories that are involved. Why not try picking a few favorite articles of her clothing, and having them put into shadowboxes from your favorite craft store? That way you can hang them on the wall, maybe even with a photo or 2 included, where they’ll be displayed as the special items they are.

Thank you for the compliment – I love to be able to help. Good luck on your project, and may you have all the strength you need!

Danelle, Home Ever After

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Anonymous Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:35:55 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-249 I was so glad to stumble upon this article. My mother passed away 6 years ago this April, and I'm having a really tough time giving in to it. When I look at the clothes they make me remeber her, but like your article stated, I've got pictures galore of my mother! The other hint I will now try to abide to is only having in my closet what feels good and fits. So true. It's so depressing anyway to try old jeans on, it's almost like I need to close the chapter on my "skinny jean" days. What a great writer you are, I look forward to reading more inspirational articles. SCook I was so glad to stumble upon this article. My mother passed away 6 years ago this April, and I’m having a really tough time giving in to it. When I look at the clothes they make me remeber her, but like your article stated, I’ve got pictures galore of my mother! The other hint I will now try to abide to is only having in my closet what feels good and fits. So true. It’s so depressing anyway to try old jeans on, it’s almost like I need to close the chapter on my “skinny jean” days. What a great writer you are, I look forward to reading more inspirational articles.
SCook

]]> By: Katelyn http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Katelyn Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:01:56 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-247 Great article. I laughed when I read "Not just a little snug, but several sizes too small - we’re talking 5 years ago too small." A few years ago I gained some weight, but hung onto these awesome jeans that I knew I would fit into again someday. Well, someday happened and when I went back to my closet to try on those beloved jeans I learned that they were high-waisted and *gasp* a little TAPERED (remember this was a few years ago, before skinny jeans came back, so it was really horrifying). I vowed that moment never to keep things in the hopes of fitting into them again. What a disappointment!! Great article. I laughed when I read “Not just a little snug, but several sizes too small – we’re talking 5 years ago too small.” A few years ago I gained some weight, but hung onto these awesome jeans that I knew I would fit into again someday. Well, someday happened and when I went back to my closet to try on those beloved jeans I learned that they were high-waisted and *gasp* a little TAPERED (remember this was a few years ago, before skinny jeans came back, so it was really horrifying). I vowed that moment never to keep things in the hopes of fitting into them again. What a disappointment!!

]]> By: Saver Queen » Blog Archive » Tips for living well in your small apartment http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-246 Saver Queen » Blog Archive » Tips for living well in your small apartment Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:04:46 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-246 [...] 3. Get rid of stuff you don’t need.  This can be hard, but hanging on to products or clothes you no longer use will only weigh you down.  A good article on De-cluttering your closet can be found here. [...] [...] 3. Get rid of stuff you don’t need.  This can be hard, but hanging on to products or clothes you no longer use will only weigh you down.  A good article on De-cluttering your closet can be found here. [...]

]]> By: mommastantrum http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-245 mommastantrum Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:11:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-245 Thanks for this. I really needed this right now, with a closet full of clothes that I NEVER wear. I cleared out 2 drawers today and sent the bags with Hubby because the drop off (TAX DEDUCTABLE) is right next door to his work. Now I can't go diving for them, and we have another deduction for our taxes! Thanks for this. I really needed this right now, with a closet full of clothes that I NEVER wear. I cleared out 2 drawers today and sent the bags with Hubby because the drop off (TAX DEDUCTABLE) is right next door to his work. Now I can’t go diving for them, and we have another deduction for our taxes!

]]> By: frugalbabe.com http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-244 frugalbabe.com Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:34:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-244 I think I'm going to take a picture of the shirt I wore on my first date with my husband and then give it away. I haven't worn it in years, but it's been hanging in my closet all this time... I think I’m going to take a picture of the shirt I wore on my first date with my husband and then give it away. I haven’t worn it in years, but it’s been hanging in my closet all this time…

]]> By: Danelle Ice http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Danelle Ice Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:00:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-243 Thanks for the comments ladies!<br/><br/>@Sheila: Good for you! It's always easier for me to help someone else than to do my own!<br/><br/>@Carrie: I laughed hard at your comment (I've been there myself!). There's always eBay, to try to recover some of the cost :)<br/><br/>@Lazy: I'm with you - complete wardrobe for me through all seasons of maternity until I'm done having babies!<br/>Danelle, Home Ever After Thanks for the comments ladies!

@Sheila: Good for you! It’s always easier for me to help someone else than to do my own!

@Carrie: I laughed hard at your comment (I’ve been there myself!). There’s always eBay, to try to recover some of the cost :)

@Lazy: I’m with you – complete wardrobe for me through all seasons of maternity until I’m done having babies!
Danelle, Home Ever After

]]> By: The Lazy Organizer http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-242 The Lazy Organizer Wed, 28 May 2008 01:48:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-242 So, so true! I don't have a lot of clothes but I'm excited to finally get rid of my maternity clothes, the fat clothes, the skinny clothes and the in between clothes. I'm excited to be done having babies so I can go back to one size again and stay there!!! So, so true! I don’t have a lot of clothes but I’m excited to finally get rid of my maternity clothes, the fat clothes, the skinny clothes and the in between clothes. I’m excited to be done having babies so I can go back to one size again and stay there!!!

]]> By: Richelle http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-241 Richelle Wed, 28 May 2008 01:43:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-241 Great post! I need to do that! Great post! I need to do that!

]]> By: imadramamama http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-240 imadramamama Tue, 27 May 2008 20:01:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-240 This is a great post! Thanks for sharing it. This is a great post! Thanks for sharing it.

]]> By: Carrie @ Moneysavingmethods.com http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-239 Carrie @ Moneysavingmethods.com Tue, 27 May 2008 18:26:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-239 Decluttering my closet/kids is something I do twice a year.<br/><br/>But, I had to laugh. I was a bridesmaid in 12 weddings, and all of those dresses are taking up almost one WHOLE closet. <br/><br/>My husband wants me to get rid of them, but I spent so much money on each of them...I find it hard. <br/><br/>But, where will I ever wear them again! Seriously!<br/><br/>Time to get rid of them! Decluttering my closet/kids is something I do twice a year.

But, I had to laugh. I was a bridesmaid in 12 weddings, and all of those dresses are taking up almost one WHOLE closet.

My husband wants me to get rid of them, but I spent so much money on each of them…I find it hard.

But, where will I ever wear them again! Seriously!

Time to get rid of them!

]]> By: Sheila http://www.homeeverafter.com/declutter-closet-let-go-of-clothes/comment-page-1/#comment-238 Sheila Tue, 27 May 2008 12:43:00 +0000 http://homemakerbarbi.wordpress.com/2008/05/27/declutter-your-closet-why-is-it-so-hard-to-let-go-of-clothes/#comment-238 Hi Danielle!<br/><br/>I actually like decluttering my closet. I find it a fun thing to do, because I love being organized. This year my kids and I actually went over to my mother's and decluttered her closet. I don't know why people would want to live with too much stuff. It gets too confusing.<br/><br/>Anyway, I tagged you! Hope you don't mind tags, but I got tagged and then had to pass the love around. Go <i>Visit <a HREF="http://tolovehonorandvacuum.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">To Love, Honor and Vacuum</a> today!</i> for more details! Hi Danielle!

I actually like decluttering my closet. I find it a fun thing to do, because I love being organized. This year my kids and I actually went over to my mother’s and decluttered her closet. I don’t know why people would want to live with too much stuff. It gets too confusing.

Anyway, I tagged you! Hope you don’t mind tags, but I got tagged and then had to pass the love around. Go Visit To Love, Honor and Vacuum today! for more details!

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