Comments on: purging: ten mantras to live by https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/ The Handmade Home is a full service rehab, construction and design firm with an exclusive product line, at The Handmade Home Studio. Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:29:35 +0000 hourly 1 By: ashley @ the handmade home https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749231 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749231 In reply to Jen.

HAHA! Well, I’m glad I can be a problem… I think? ;} I think that’s totally normal though, if it makes you feel any better. We can’t expect perfection, and those planners are totally worth it, right? ;}

]]> By: Jen https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749230 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749230 Okay, here is where I admit that you are part of my “problem” as I have a slight, okay, large planner/office supply/cool printables addiction. I print your planners, your pages, your quotes–it’s beautiful, it’s free, it makes me want to be organized and hip. And then reality hits: I am not that person and I’m drowning in piles of beautiful paper that cost me another colored printer cartridge and my husband is ready to light a match. Seriously, I’ve printed ALL the 2016 planner covers….how can I decide which one to use? Like I said, I have a problem. So pardon me when you hear me laughing almost hysterically at this post about purging whilst drowning in papers with your designs on them! Love it, love it, love it!!

]]> By: ashley @ the handmade home https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749203 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749203 In reply to Lori.

Very true! But at least the kids enjoyed it… and that’s kind of hilarious. ;}

]]> By: Lori https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749198 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749198 In reply to Rachel.

My friend actually made the gingerbread house house for the first time this year, with her 2 kids. They wanted red icing for Christmas, and she was happy to oblige. She didn’t realize that instead of a lovely “Twas the Night Before Christmas ” scene she was hoping for, the red icing created more of a mass-murder setting. Kids were really proud of their creation, but she was a little nervous putting it out where visitors could see, and wonder about just what does go on at their house. Just to say, even if you do get around to doing the project, still no guarantees it will have the expected result.

]]> By: Kathy https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749175 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749175 Purge it now, I say! Got a good feeling your house will sell this spring. Something happening in March. Let’s wait and see if it happens. Good luck!

]]> By: Rose L. https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749174 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749174 I sold my home and remember how stressful it was. It was beautiful See here ( http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/14987-Josi-Ct-Oregon-City-OR-97045/48316865_zpid/ )
I had no offers the first 30 days but lots of lookers. My agent wanted me to lower the price and I thought she was nuts. I waited and did not lower and within 10 days had multiple offers. It was hard purging and keeping it constantly clean. I hope to never have to go through that again!

]]> By: Rachel https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749173 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749173 I had to stop reading this mid-first item. I HAVE THE TRADER JOE’S GINGERBREAD KIT SITTING UN-OPENED ON A PANTRY SHELF AT THIS VERY MOMENT. I kid you not. Get out of here with your pearls of wisdom. Between that and you quoting Mindy Kaling, I’m hooked. Bookmarking this mantra list now!

]]> By: Donna Burkle https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749172 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749172 What a great post. You have me motivated. I am going to just chuck it all! HA HA! Thank you for helping me to get on it. Rock on with the chucking!

Donna

]]> By: Kim https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749171 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749171 It’s impossible to purge when keeping your house ready for showings. Impossible. It has to wait until after the signed offer and inspection. It was only after all of that that I felt comfortable actually tearing into closets, dressers, etc. And then suddenly the move day was upon us and we changed to “shove anything and everything into a box or suitcase because the moving van will be here in 12 hours!!!!!” I figure now we’ll purge as we unpack. Or leave the crap in boxes and never see it again as it gets buried under more crap. Who knows 🙂

Good luck!!

]]> By: Erin @ THH https://www.thehandmadehome.net/purging-ten-mantras-to-live-by/#comment-749170 http://www.thehandmadehome.net?p=24887#comment-749170 In reply to erin.

Ha! Hello me, two years ago. XD

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