Would you rather keep everything or throw it all away?

Because I liked it in the first place, I’d rather keep all of it, even if I haven’t used it in a long time… if ever.  If I do give it away, then shortly after I find I really need it.  I’m not a hoarder, but I do have a lot of stuff that is well organized.

A while back, I was getting rid of extra tools I thought I really didn’t need, such as really really long screwdrivers of all size heads. No one had a use for them, so I still have them.  Not long after, my large air pruifier started acting up, so I opened it and found the screws that hold it all together are recessed deep inside the unit. So, I got out my long screwdrivers and was able to proceed to fix, which I did, and it now works perfectly.  Needless to say, I’m keeping them.  Years ago, people always said I should start a business as a HandyLady. 

? ok, this is personal.  i keep EVERYTHING…at least for a while.  i have just about everything a person needs to borrow, use, or laugh at and ask me the ever painful query “why are you saving THIS?”  my always ready aswer, “because i might need it.”  

the amazing thing is that i always need whatever “it” is. neighbors always need whatever “it” is, friends always need whatever “it” is…anyway, you get it. also, i have a strange memory about where “it” all is. and yes, everything is in labeled, organized, plastic bins.  i know….it’s a blessing, and a curse.:cattongue: :heart: 

my first instinct says, keep everything. you never know when you might need it. OR, yet again, just as easily, throw it away. especially, when your “rainy day” stash gets way too big and you get to the point where you just can’t stand looking at it anymore. oh, the dilemmas of life. sigh… xoxo

WHILE THROWING AWAY IS PAINFULL …KEEPING WAY TOO MUCH CLUTTER!!!

Good timing with this question, Adam.  We’re moving soon, and at this point,  I’d rather throw it all away towards someone else who can use it than have to haul it to another location.  It’s amazing how many things you can accumulate in 20 yrs., and half of it you don’t really need.  The exception being my many purchases from HSN, such as kitchen helpers, Joy’s jewelry keepers, and my huggable hangers.  They’re coming with me wherever I go.  :heart:

I like all my ‘stuff’, so, choose to KEEP it.

Throw it ALL away?? Nope. Can’t do it. Some things are irreplaceable!

Keep EVERYTHING?? Like trash?? Nope. Can’t do it. That’s nasty!

Hi Adam – I just went through a whole kitchen remodel and I had to make decisions about what to keep and what to throw out or recycle.  I took it beyond the kitchen and made piles of things that I hadn’t used in years and things that I use daily.

I gave away some blankets that were a little worn to the Pet Hospital.  I donated new clothing that I never really needed, and things in good shape that someone could use, to the Mission. 

I can’t say that I would get rid of everything or keep it all.  All I know is that “we” have too much and it’s better to give some of it away to someone who may actually need it more than “we” do.   :heart::womanhappy:

Definitely never keep everything!  But, never throw away.  I donate and give to those in need.  I’m blessed with all I have been given in life and I’m very happy and thankful to have the opportunity to share and give to others.

Well Adam to be honest I’m a keeper… I tend to attach certain items to family memories or meaningful event’s. I do try to purge at least every year and either will donate to my local church or Goodwill. Some items I re purpose, for example: Newspapers I keep and use to clean mirrors or windows, old socks to dust or polish, ripped clothing I find multipurpose uses from drying my car or even stuffing flat decorative pillows.

My grandmother taught me to always recycle and re purpose anything that was usable. Of course keepsakes and personal mementos go without saying. My Garage could use a purge at the moment, but I’m avoiding that project by keeping busy on HSN…Lol!

Keep the things I like, donate what I don’t and recycle or dispose of whatever is left.:womanvery-happy:

Throughout life I’ve lost everything just like I’ve gained it all back. These material possessions we all think we cannot live without can be gone in a blink of an eye. When I was at my lowest I realized that the love in my heart was greater than any material possession money could buy so essentially when I read this I blurted out “rid it all, start over”… With each new chapter in our life we lose certain things just to gain new things , be it friends , material items or even career paths, heck, even habits. Like the saying goes , you can’t teach an old dog new tricks .. But what you can do is start over and rebuild what you’ve lost or got rid of ..

I’m going to read between the lines and interpret that by “everything” you mean material things.

That said, my photos, important documents, and a couple of personal momentos being exempt I’d give not throw it all away.

Now about my shoe collection: I would absolutely give them to my sister who doesn’t wear my size.

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Hi Adam..I use the tried and true method, 3 containers marked..Keep.Donate.Trash..usually does the trick with any task! ddshoppy

I’m a keeper…of family treasures from my parents and grandparents and Honey’s parents.Losts of antiques,etc…Lots of good memories!

My kids say get rid of the “old junk”!..I’m sure one day it will all be tossed in the biggest dumpster thay can rent!!

I do donate alot of my more modern things that I get tired of having around.