tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post6489257146692980828..comments2023-10-17T09:38:33.865+01:00Comments on Our New Life in the Country: SimplicitySuehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-89967323250998024642013-11-30T11:46:00.170+00:002013-11-30T11:46:00.170+00:00Think you've done the right thing starting wit...Think you've done the right thing starting with the new things you wanted. It's a sort of new beginning. If you don't want any of the other stuff you can give/sell it.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-43968945205945104932013-11-29T22:15:25.610+00:002013-11-29T22:15:25.610+00:00Lovely thank you :) Lovely thank you :) The Squirrel Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970265671489926403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-40667932646309988862013-11-29T11:35:32.218+00:002013-11-29T11:35:32.218+00:00It's amazing how quickly 'stuff' can m...It's amazing how quickly 'stuff' can mount up again if we're not careful. Simple,-is something we need to maintain.<br />I feel like I'm forever looking at things I can move out or on. Sue.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239023812597159873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-3019155672554830572013-11-29T11:15:18.528+00:002013-11-29T11:15:18.528+00:00Brilliant ideas, but my hubby is a hoarder. If I t...Brilliant ideas, but my hubby is a hoarder. If I tidy up and get rid of stuff, her goes potty. I love it when we are on holiday and just have what's in the suitcases. Simple. Beverleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13890150929382264192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-45194644892510577342013-11-29T10:07:01.724+00:002013-11-29T10:07:01.724+00:00I've lost the simple living plot a little over...I've lost the simple living plot a little over the last few weeks, but I'm back to it now. In my experience fully simplifying and de-cluttering can take years - you're well on your way Sue, and I can't wait to see what 2014 brings you and LH xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-4915282623934478512013-11-29T08:41:39.898+00:002013-11-29T08:41:39.898+00:00I love how you have culled everything to achieve s...I love how you have culled everything to achieve simplicity but agree on buying some brand new items for your brand new startBadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-37366497438784478382013-11-29T06:52:42.121+00:002013-11-29T06:52:42.121+00:00We are hoping that 2014 will be the year that our ...We are hoping that 2014 will be the year that our house finally finds a buyer. We have been trying to get rid of the obvious stuff we don't want to take with us - 20 boxes of books to charity earlier in the year, and 10 boxes of detritis has just gone to auction, plus quite a few car boot sales done in the year. BUT, I know I need to get ahead of the game as we will be seriously downsizing (this sprawling old farmhouse is about 6,000 sq. ft!) I keep telling my husband that we HAVE to clear the stables and barn of all HIS "useful bits of wood", and have just suggested most of it would make excellent firewood this winter.<br /><br />Our eldest daughter cleared out the cutlery drawer last year, but it felt SO ODD just to have half a dozen each of knives, forks and spoons, and I have "favourite" large forks and spoons which I use when I am baking. I'm afraid most of the cutlery made its way back into the drawer again . . .<br /><br />It's so difficult when you are of an age when both sets of parents have died and you have inherited much of their households too . . . My late ma-in-law bequeathed enough brand new sheets and towels to last us a lifetime!Bovey Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117332471600275100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-76008727115465354662013-11-29T06:25:16.737+00:002013-11-29T06:25:16.737+00:00How to clean a rental to move out
very useful blo...<br /><a href="http://rentmetoday.org" rel="nofollow">How to clean a rental to move out </a><br />very useful blog i like it this is the most useful way to provide help to others<br /><br />sanwatsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14917420408061654040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-21156159840307284232013-11-28T20:03:36.340+00:002013-11-28T20:03:36.340+00:00Yes, we simplified a lot when we started travellin...Yes, we simplified a lot when we started travelling in the motorhome. We originally planned to rent a flat if we ever were 'settled' for a few months, but after a real struggle getting the deposit back on our last rented property we thought, "if we have lived in the motorhome for the last 18 months, another 6 or so will not hurt". We had the furniture stored in a unit, but have now cleared almost all of that out; although there is still a lot of unwanted goods to be sold, but have been working weekends so no chance to do a car boot sale. After initially taking far too much stuff out with us we were doing quite well but recently I have started working in an office again so need two sets of clothes - one for office and one for general bumming around! I was very sceptical about the simplicity of our lifestyle and still have a long way to go, but generally am finding most people have far too much stuff and really embrace the principle of 'less is more', we do seem to have more time to enjoy our life, and cannot wait to be off on the move again (not that I know when that will happen) AlisonB43https://www.blogger.com/profile/08351165562595634549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-3260257853967424492013-11-28T18:25:43.822+00:002013-11-28T18:25:43.822+00:00Yes, I have way too much stuff too. I split with m...Yes, I have way too much stuff too. I split with my partner in March, and we both still have so much to sort out after 23yrs it's unreal! <br />In the New Year I will definitely be taking a downsizing leaf out of your book dear Sue.<br /><br />I also think that saving £2014 in 2014 is a good idea too, so I'd love to join in if you do that as a challenge Sue! Maybe it would keep me on the straight n narrow! <br /><br />Have a great weekend to you both.<br />Kind regards. XxRetro Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609775937414169301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-38605501889406657412013-11-28T16:45:23.925+00:002013-11-28T16:45:23.925+00:00Yes, amazing how stuff creeps up on you.
After an ...Yes, amazing how stuff creeps up on you.<br />After an unpleasant (and unwanted) divorce about 7 years ago which left me homeless and only 5 black plastic bags of possessions to my name, we now seem to be back in a very cluttered house.cumbrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047500383078884463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-12732482870817785502013-11-28T16:42:46.093+00:002013-11-28T16:42:46.093+00:00I really loved this post. I know when I move out o...I really loved this post. I know when I move out of my rented room next year into my own place, I'm going to have a serious clear out. I'm looking for the simple life too :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-40017013698989307352013-11-28T14:41:09.206+00:002013-11-28T14:41:09.206+00:00Oh dear - I can see this being another nudge to me...Oh dear - I can see this being another nudge to me to get rid of more stuff, too! You're a terribly good influence, you know! Robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04175531371914205163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-90255123008646467172013-11-28T14:37:29.380+00:002013-11-28T14:37:29.380+00:00Oh the amount of tat I collect I would hate to mov...Oh the amount of tat I collect I would hate to move house. £2014 during 2014 sounds interesting. Jo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-11636277032786514182013-11-28T13:59:04.242+00:002013-11-28T13:59:04.242+00:00When we moved earlier this year it became obvious ...When we moved earlier this year it became obvious that we also have too much stuff. There is some like the crystal we have collected second hand that I really do want to keep, we use it everyday as we do the silver cutlery I was given some years ago. Because we had such a small kitchen I was forced to buy a dresser from EBay to store plates etc in, it stands in the dining room. I just keep a few plates on top of the microwave in the kitchen, but regularly swap them round and bring others out from the dresser. I would really love a painted dresser, so I am going to have a go and painting the pine one we have....watch this space it will not happen till the summer.<br /><br />I would like to get the kitchen cupboards to the state where onlt 2 of them have food in, but having no pantry makes that a bit doubtful, my son had to put shelves in the cupboard under the stairs for the stuff I have thats in large kilner type jars.<br /><br />I have made a resolution, each year there is a Victorian fair in Melton, its the first Sunday in December. Once I have finished the quilt I am working on I am going to start and sew down my stash........and sell it.at the fair next year........cash I make will go into my savings account.sweet blondie blue eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10415902997410295811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-61443578559730583422013-11-28T13:47:35.660+00:002013-11-28T13:47:35.660+00:00I'll have a look when we get there ( the book&...I'll have a look when we get there ( the book's in Wales and I'm in Berkshire) and get back to you on Monday. :-)Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-26237128616219989802013-11-28T13:45:46.461+00:002013-11-28T13:45:46.461+00:00Moving definitely exposes how many possessions you...Moving definitely exposes how many possessions you own and for those of us who aspire to simplicity it's an uncomfortable feeling. I'm continually decluttering our household and still yearn for less even after several years of simplifying. Good luck with a simple 2014 xoClaire/Just a little lesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030696365673329064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-71179633771564499912013-11-28T13:39:47.398+00:002013-11-28T13:39:47.398+00:00We had similar experiences when we moved last year...We had similar experiences when we moved last year the only thing we bought was a chest of drawers for our bedroom everything else was used /upcycled or sold/recycled<br /><br />Can i ask a favour?, what are the 2 varieties of potato Elizabeth West recommends in Garden in the Hills ? I seem to have recycled the book :( and I know you have the set) I am sure one was Sharpe's express but the name of the other eludes me !<br /><br />Thanks in advance <br /><br />Shaz The Squirrel Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08970265671489926403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-35146214193557476362013-11-28T11:52:42.394+00:002013-11-28T11:52:42.394+00:00We did the same thing when we had an extension and...We did the same thing when we had an extension and alterations to our house a few years back. We lived in a muddle for 6 months and then desperate to get finished we went out and bought things new that in the past I would have not bought at all or looked for secondhand. <br />Simple is best and some of the things we did then have already been put right. We still have a lot of "might come in handy" stuff. Him Outside has a whole workshop full!!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-30128021197523061702013-11-28T11:48:52.489+00:002013-11-28T11:48:52.489+00:00When we became debt free, we found it easy to fall...When we became debt free, we found it easy to fall into the same trap of 'let's buy it'. I found myself yearning more and more for the freedom that a simple life brings. Although no longer needing to be so frugal, we too have gone back to the simple life and actually have savings! What do you do with those eventually - the mind boggles!!Dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490191919855219024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-7115106622405480882013-11-28T11:22:21.270+00:002013-11-28T11:22:21.270+00:00I hope you will achieve what you set out to do. I...I hope you will achieve what you set out to do. I so agree with Johnnyjumpsup that going on holiday one realises how liberating it can be to have less stuff with you, less choices, less to worry about, less is definitely more and I am sure you will achieve your goal.Marigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-71571981902597752782013-11-28T10:56:39.926+00:002013-11-28T10:56:39.926+00:00The sight of your very simple cupboard contents fi...The sight of your very simple cupboard contents fills me with cupboard envy. Moving or even going on holiday and living more simply does always make me realise how much stuff we have. I do find it incredibly hard to let go of things as I'm of the 'it'll come in handy sometime' persuasion. I do admire your tenacity and discipline in streamlining your life. Good luck with raising some extra money in 2014, I look forward to reading about your efforts. johnnyjumpsuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474137444822527332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8468906973954014850.post-45309188021560357812013-11-28T10:41:57.680+00:002013-11-28T10:41:57.680+00:00I can highly recommend the book 'Zero Waste Ho...I can highly recommend the book 'Zero Waste Home' by Bea Johnson - it's incredibly interesting and inspirational and has really made me think twice about the amount of 'stuff' I've got and how to try and cut it all down to size. I can also recommend putting larger items for sale on Gumtree, an excellent and free way to clear clutter - and to make a bit of extra cash into the bargain, which is always a bonus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com