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stuff into cash

11/12/2015

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stuff can bring:
~stress
~overcrowded spaces
~boxes full of who knows what
~clutter
~plenty of cleaning opportunity…or obligation
~lots of stuff you don't really love
~guilt, burden and weight are words that come to mind
~added cost of maintenance and replacement

decluttered spaces offer:
~less stress
~more square footage…space!
~no boxes to move or shimmy around
~peaceful spaces
~less to clean
~all your favorite things highlighted
~freedom, lightness, happiness are words that come to mind
~cash for sold items (craigslist, ebay, etsy, thred-up...)

these are just a few of the things we've sold in the last few months.  a deep room and closet clean-out for julia made a bunch of space and cash for her new-to-her full-size cello.  julia was motivated, because she had something she wanted more than the toys she was no longer playing with.  i cleaned out my craft stash and let some inspiration go to new homes. my closet is under seasonal scrutiny.  a discerning eye is periodically roaming our interior spaces for unnecessary bits.  i'm constantly surprised that there is a market for almost anything, especially when the price is right.  the buyer benefits and so do i…cha-ching!

i've said it before and i'll say it again…less is best!  some stuff is necessary…some stuff is fun…but too much stuff is too much!  the holidays are coming.  maybe we can make a bit of money on the stuff we no longer need…and spend it on an organic thanksgiving, or paying down some debt, or a great shared-experience gift, or a home repair, or savings toward a vacation, or... 

now is always a good time to lighten up!

love,
jane
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K
11/12/2015 10:04:14 am

Do you have any suggestions for getting started selling things online? I've been enjoying reading your minimalism posts and it has inspired me to continue letting things go and finding new home for all that stuff. I have never used thread up or etsy to sell things. Do you have a top 10 suggestions list for beginners?

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jane link
11/13/2015 03:08:52 pm

letting go feels good, right? i'm glad we're on the same page…i like hearing that there are others doing it too! this is a great idea for a post. if you'd find it helpful, i'd love to try to put a list together! :)

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K
11/16/2015 09:10:44 am

That would be super helpful! I have sold a few things online before but I always feel like there are tricks to different sites and I'm not finding the information I am looking for myself. You seem to be pretty successful with it and it would be a great help knowing what others do.

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