Reducing our stuff one day at a time.
Declutter some sort of carrying equipment. Perhaps on suitcase, backpack, handbag, tote… that you no longer favour.
About Colleen MadsenColleen is the founder of 365 Less Things and lives in Newcastle, Australia.
My name is Colleen, I currently reside in Newcastle Australia. I am a forty something year old mother of two grown children and in my third decade of being wife to my darling hubby. I love traveling, art and craft, spending time with friends and family and volunteering my time to help others.
My parents taught me well to make, mend, mingle and manage so being frugal, friendly and fun loving would describe me fairly well. I can also be opinionated, outspoken and defensive at times but hey no one is perfect. I look forward to getting to know you as well so join our friendly community here at 365 Less Things where we, that is Cindy, the readers and myself, share opinions, advice and lots of friendly encouragement.
My name is Colleen, I currently reside in Newcastle Australia. I am a forty something year old mother of two grown children and in my third decade of being wife to my darling hubby. I love traveling, art and craft, spending time with friends and family and volunteering my time to help others.
My parents taught me well to make, mend, mingle and manage so being frugal, friendly and fun loving would describe me fairly well. I can also be opinionated, outspoken and defensive at times but hey no one is perfect. I look forward to getting to know you as well so join our friendly community here at 365 Less Things where we, that is Cindy, the readers and myself, share opinions, advice and lots of friendly encouragement.
Just today I decided to get rid of a carry on bag. I have others that I use instead. I still have several to choose from of various sizes.
So many conferences and businesses give free totes. Last fall, I asked my church to give me all their freebie totes. We took over 3dozen to homeless shelter. Those folks need a bag to carry their few possessions,
Funnily enough I have sorted out a handbag for our upcoming local Scouts Jumble Sale. I have made myself a promise that I will go through every drawer, shelf and cupboard this year. At the moment as the Scouts Jumble Sale happens on 14th October I am splitting unwanted “stuff ” into two sections: Charity Shop ( our local hospice) and the Scouts for slightly less than perfect items. Both causes dear to my heart. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years ago, had a mastectomy, chemo, radiotherapy, and further chemo-type therapy. Still here ! Our son who died in a car accident aged 21 back in 1996 was a Scout who went to the Jamboree in S. Korea so I still support his Group and their twice yearly Jumble Sales. I have already found so many things. Tackling one room at a time, with little side sweeps at clothes I know I need to get rid of. All very satisfying. I find your blog very uplifting. Thank you.
A green drawstring backpack.
1 green t-shirt
1 partial spray bottle of olive oil…rancid