Toodolou Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi everybody , i have already got rid of loadsa bits in uk at carboots and stuff , really want to get rid of more in prep for oz without house looking totally bare , but not sure how to go about it ... given loads to charity already , what do i do with the kids stuff feel mean but dont want a container .. thinking of medium move cube only. i find it quite cleansing clearing out the house , just about realise how much rubbish i have and dont need! silly q - got electrical leads im not even sure what for , can they be recycled anywhere ? should i just start room by room- and work by that , what did others do ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Counting Stars Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I haven't emigrated but I've moved from and to different countries a few times. (Hubby in the forces) anyway I always seem to accumulate a load of crap and we move every 2-3 years so goodness knows how lol I always start with the kids stuff. If they haven't played with it for 6 months or its too babyish for them now I eBay or car boot it. If it doesn't sell I list it on free cycle or send it to the charity shop. I go through every room. I used to have a whole drawer full of electric leads if it doesn't match something I use then it gets chucked. Same with clothes if I haven't worn them in 6 months or they are the wrong size they get sent to the clothing bank. I used to be really sentimental but I've learnt that it's just stuff lol and you can replace 'stuff' however I do have one box of sentimental stuff that I keep with me (kids important baby clothes and things I can't replace) When we emigrate I want a container but I will be ruthless with what I take. I don't think we will be taking cups and plates etc. Good luck! I quite like clearing the house for moving which is probably a good thing as I do it so often lol x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toodolou Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 gosh you must be a pro at it now, thanks so much for the insight , i too have decided im going to be ruthless , its a bit difficult when you have hubby over your shoulder saying ' do you know how much that cost ' ... 10 yrs ago!!!, and friends saying - i cant believe your not taking that ... im looking at my 'stuff ' now and have quickly realised it is just stuff! i could have saved so much money!!! never mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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