[GeorgiaGrandy]

Oh, wow….you’ve really hit a nerve here!

Hubby is a “saver”…..not quite a hoarder, but he wants to save almost everything! I’m a “thrower-awayer”. 😆 Or donater, whichever fits.

We’re just entering our 60’s. I’ve heard that you spend the first half of your life getting stuff, and the second half trying to get rid of that stuff! And, with parents dying and/or moving and downsizing, we have certainly had to deal with quite enough getting rid of THEIR stuff….thank you very much! LOL

So, until about 3 years ago, we were trying to get rid of ‘stuff”…..both ours and what we’d gotten from our parents.

Then, the world started quickly changing, and we find ourselves collecting stuff…..sigh…..again. I’ve even picked up crutches and canes at Goodwill, and have been slowly adding things like splints/braces for wrists, knees, ankles…etc, etc, etc. I have the apothecary thing going, too…..trying to consider all the possibilities of a future without any professional medical help.

Hubby’s trying to prepare for a future where he can no longer get parts for cars, chainsaws, and such. We even have an extra brand-new water heater and washer, because we believe those will be the next appliances that need to be replaced….just taking up space at the moment.

While we both acknowledge the necessity of this, it’s a bit frustrating for me, since I’m an everything-in-its-place sort of person, and a little on the neat side.

The only way I can help myself out here, is to pare down the non-necessities. Meaning, I’ve been getting rid of seasonal decor, except for a handful of favorites, that I put out for each season. Also, if something’s just been living in a box, in a storage room for a year or more, I have to question WHY I am still devoting space to that item. And, I’ve adopted the mentality that almost everything around me must have a “job”. There are a very few sentimental exceptions, but, for the most part, no more just “pretties” around.

That’s not too hard for me….I’m wired in such a way that I can part with “stuff” pretty easily. But, for some, I know that’s going to be impossible!

I often ask myself, “What would Ma and Pa Ingalls have done?” This is one of those issues. Considering that we may be thrust back to a day like theirs, I guess it’s worth asking the question.

I’m glad you brought this up! Looking forward to seeing if others are going through the same thing!

[GeorgiaGrandy]

I think it might depend on the particular herb/plant. From what little I know, both freezing and dehydrating will work. I second the recommendation of Rain Country Homestead (Heidi’s Youtube channel). I’ve learned a ton from her!

[GeorgiaGrandy]

Yep…you get it. 😆 My husband can’t resist FREE, either! We’ve been storing several broken chairs for over 20-years, because he plans to fix them someday. Ugh!

[GeorgiaGrandy]

Your 55 gallon drum idea is REALLY intriguing! 🙂

[GeorgiaGrandy]

I clicked on your profile and saw someone explain to you, how to “block” someone. Good to know! 😀 (Comments for Packers R Boss…not Marthale. 😊 )

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