tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900428249402459681.post5832274769887485582..comments2023-08-07T01:42:51.596-07:00Comments on Nagle5 News: Stuff - Part 2Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10624220090240391921noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900428249402459681.post-25370819856549276032010-07-26T14:34:27.057-07:002010-07-26T14:34:27.057-07:00Nancy, My mom wanted to do that too when she was d...Nancy, My mom wanted to do that too when she was downsizing. I told her I would not store her stuff. She could keep things that had meaning and by that I meant, things she was willing to show me she cherished by not storing them on the floor. The rest she needed to get rid of. If you love something, give it a nice home, in a curio cabinet, in a nice frame, etc. If you don't love it enough to house it well, get rid of it. Attics are not places for treasures, neither are basements. Granted we do have to store some things we use only occasionally like Christmas there, but if you truly love something, make a place for it. Otherwise, give it to someone who will. Once Mom realized I wasn't going to become her Ustoreit place, she found other homes. I did take the family photos, her cuckoo clocks and some pictures I wanted from childhood that had meaning to me. They are all prominently displayed in my home and she can enjoy them when she visits. I do not miss the dishes she inherited from my aunt who bought them on sale at the Dollar store and melted several on the stove over the years. Granted they may have some sentimental value, but not enough to crowd out the new memories I am making with my family. I kept a few plates that were my great grand mothers. They are on display in my kitchen. I was able to make a home for them and enjoy them so I kept them. Otherwise I have lots of cousins with empty attics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900428249402459681.post-70578780674967236852010-07-25T21:14:57.064-07:002010-07-25T21:14:57.064-07:00Erin, What a thought provoking and inspiring essay...Erin, What a thought provoking and inspiring essay on the "stuff" in our lives. <br /><br />From one who was raised by parents and grand parents who survived the depression and has lived into the "super consumer" era, you words are wise and welcome and true.<br /><br />Thank you!pamhttp://gingerbreadsnowflakes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900428249402459681.post-11075619806164377332010-07-24T15:13:41.353-07:002010-07-24T15:13:41.353-07:00What a great series you are posting. I was raised...What a great series you are posting. I was raised with parents who went through the depression and we ALWAYS kept things for a rainy day. My parents are in their 80's and are wanting to downsize. Mom wants me to have this and that because she has emotional attachments to items. I don't have the same emotional attachments, but I can't tell her no and not accept the items either. I completely understand about the whole maintenance of things. Vehicles need tons of maintenance. Look forward to reading part 3.<br />Thanks!<br />Nancy<br />http://www.howtohomemaker.com/Nancy at EmbroideryIt.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462544567484306363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900428249402459681.post-80493891133526448882010-07-22T21:34:35.215-07:002010-07-22T21:34:35.215-07:00I used to be sentimental, but I hate clutter now. ...I used to be sentimental, but I hate clutter now. And I also learned a good tip from a friend. If she does buy something new, she then will also get rid of something too!More Than Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159856133879672250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5900428249402459681.post-36392569348251205322010-07-22T10:42:49.602-07:002010-07-22T10:42:49.602-07:00Haven't gone through all this several years ag...Haven't gone through all this several years ago, I now know how you feel. I don't buy much stuff these days. I go in, get what we need, and back out. Wish I could teach my mother the same principals because she will mega buy, then purge perfectly good things when they overwhelm her and at this stage in life, she needs financial security more than she needs gadgets. Yesterday I was looking at clearance stickers .75 for 8 stickers. I wonder how many people in today's economy are living hand to mouth, yet have packs of those stickers on the floor of their kids rooms. I've really cut back on our spending. We are debt free, and are trying to get two kids through college that same way. Yes, it is stressful and I am not sure we will make it the entire four years, but at least they are learning the basic principals of working hard, saving money and spending it on things that matter and not on frivolous things like McDonald's toys. Hopefully, someday when they start their families, they will not join the buy till we die generation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com