With the new year fast approaching and since I've had some time off, Paul and I are really jumping into our mission to simplify our lifestyle. Later this week we are officially getting rid of cable!! It will definitely be an adjustment, but I think it will not only be good for our bank account, but also our way of life. Besides getting rid of cable we also have been cleaning out the house of excess... well junk. We both went through our closets and got rid of clothes we never wear. It can be hard to let some things go, but I'm trying to get into a practical frame of mind. If I haven't worn it in the last year, I dumped it. Not sure what Paul's method was, but I'm sure it was similar. Eli just loves to help.
I still have a few more clothes I want to go through, along with our outerwear (gloves, hats, etc.). I also want to go through the stuff we've accumulated through our marriage and stuff we've brought from our lives before marriage. When deciding what to get rid of and what to keep, I'm really trying to think practically about what we need and will need in the future. At the same time though, we really do need to get rid of the ridiculous amount of stuff we have. While I still have a lot left to get rid of, we already have quite a pile and this isn't even all of it.
We are planning on donating everything we don't need. If you are also planning on doing the same and it is a large amount, make sure to get a receipt for a tax deduction. I can't wait to see all the free space we'll have and get organized. Just need to make sure we don't fill it up with stuff again. I'm pretty excited at what we've accomplished so far. Next up on my list is changing what and how we eat. I can't wait to break out my other new Christmas present, a vacuum food sealer!!! I'll make sure to keep you all updated. I will however sign-off with this adorable photo of Eli. He is quite the ham and has enjoyed being a model whenever I break out the camera.
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