practical help and encouragement for homemakers
by Joy Kincaid 10 Comments
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Anonymous says
And just think of what you're presumably donating – not only will it go "downstream" in the second-hand goods market (thrift stores, rag trade, recycling, overseas sales) – but there are others out there who are trying to dress well on a shoestring, or are just bargain hunting, who will be greatly blessed by finding just the right sweater, or just the right skirt, out of your excess. It sounds trite until you're there, but it's true.
Joy Kincaid says
I agree! It doesn't sound at all trite to me, since almost all of our clothing comes from thrift stores or generous friends who cleaned out their own closets and passed it down to us!
Gentle Joy says
Your series is so good… it is great to break it down into bite sized jobs. 🙂
Joy Kincaid says
Thank you! It really helps me to take small steps toward my goal. 🙂
Ellen says
Hi Joy! I recently brought the tubs of seasonal things out of the closet. I went through them…what do we wear..what doesn't fit anymore, etc. So much nicer! We removed 3 large bags of things that we donated and looking back, not one piece is missed.
I am enjoying this series. It is causing me to really think and discern between true need and excess.
Love to you and the family, Ellen
Joy Kincaid says
So nice to hear from you, Ellen! Oh, we're doing that clothing switch thing, too. I just did the boys' closet yesterday. I'm so thankful that the girls now do their own! One less thing for me to do. 🙂
I'm finding the same thing–when I get rid of unneeded/unwanted clothing, we don't even miss it at all!
Thanks so much for the positive encouragement about my little series. 🙂 I'm really enjoying reevaluating everything in my life and hopefully moving closer to simplicity.
♥Joy
Adrienne Davis says
I'm so glad you posted this! Every time I go in my closet I see so many things I dont like wearing but was always afraid to get rid of. I really needed the encouragement to let go of these items that I dislike. I look forward to hearing about what you are keeping . Not only have I wanted to re organize my clothing but also create a look for myself that I will enjoy wearing.
Joy Kincaid says
I'm so glad if it was helpful, Adrienne! I know what you mean about being afraid to get rid of things. I struggle with that, too. But once I let go, it feels so good to be free of excess! And I'm really working on only keeping things I love and that I feel good in.
Christy H says
I organized my closet a few month ago and I really like it. I need to be able to see everything for it to be useful.
Joy Kincaid says
It feels good to have it organized, doesn't it? It seems like a small thing, but for me it's hugely encouraging. 🙂