So, here's the plan (or at least what I have so far):
Part 1: Every day during 2009, I will get rid of one item. Maybe something small, like a plastic spoon or a scrap of fabric. Maybe something large, like an appliance or a piece of furniture. Maybe something in between, like a DVD or a frying pan. It may be something I set aside to donate to the library (books, CDs, DVDs) or to Goodwill or the Rescue Mission (clothing and shoes). It may be something I give away to a friend or family member (re-gifting all year long). It may be something I just throw away.
Part 2: For every thing that I purchase (or otherwise acquire) during 2009, I will get rid of something. (i.e. if I go to Barnes and Noble and buy 3 books, I will get rid of 3 extra things that day).
Part 3: Consumables don't count (i.e. food, candles, personal hygiene, makeup, hair color, shampoo, paper products, etc....), but no more stocking up on TONS of said consumables. I will allow myself to have one back-up for each being used, and that's it.
Part 4: I'll keep a running list here. This is mainly to keep myself accountable and honest in my quest for less STUFF. It's also so I have a record of what I've gotten rid of as the year progresses.
If all goes as planned, at the end of 2009, I will be down 365 items. Here's hoping....
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I like it. Simple to implement. Simple to remember. However, do you worry that limiting yourself to one backup consumable for each purchased will handicap your ability to do your grocery shopping economically? In other words, what do you do when you encounter a three for one sale on bread, or when some non-perishable item is on sale if you buy 10?
Perhaps you could have a rule that says if you buy more than one backup, you have to get rid of a corresponding number of things.
On the other hand, your rule will free you from having to always be looking for those deals when shopping, or from having to worry about weighing the value of a sale against the work of having to get rid of extra stuff.
Or the stress of adding conditions to your very simple plan.
Thanks! I did think about that rule (about consumables) for a while before I finalized it. I don't really see it as a problem for me (YMMV), as I don't really stock up on lots of many things at sales and I don't shop at big box type stores. Food tends to get used within the month when it's purchased, or selected for specific meal plans or purposes.
I should clarify what I meant by "one backup" for each item. I mean, of course, one package of whatever it may be (i.e. not just one roll of paper towels, but a package of them).
Where i really run into trouble here is with the more cosmetic things like mascara and soap and shampoos. So, I'll have to stay away from Bath and Body Works for a while, I guess. :)
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