tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012400192360016988.post2152343877938789907..comments2023-09-02T08:38:55.967-07:00Comments on At Sarah's Table: Size MattersSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04550938120677830497noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3012400192360016988.post-29530378680987452682008-04-15T18:11:00.000-07:002008-04-15T18:11:00.000-07:00We're in the middle of a massive decluttering in m...We're in the middle of a massive decluttering in my house. First, we're sorting through the few thousand books in boxes in the basement. Unless it has sentimental value, is difficult to find, is valuable (e.g., autographed stuff), or is likely to be used again, it's going to the library. (That means you, <EM>Tao of Pooh</EM>!)<BR/><BR/>We've also instituted a "toy library" in the basement. The obviously outgrown stuff (e.g., newborn toys) has been put into storage. The toy library consists of plastic bins, each filled with sort-of current toys and stacked in a shelf (thank you, IKEA!).<BR/><BR/>When Sylvia wants to retrieve a toy from the toy library, she has to choose an "in use" toy from her toy room (the den) to take its place in the toy library. She loves having the power to make this choice for herself, and often approaches us with toys already in hand with a request to visit the toy library. This has worked really well to control the toy clutter in our living spaces.<BR/><BR/>You might also be interested in the <A HREF="http://unclutterer.com/" REL="nofollow">Unclutterer</A> blog. They have lots of tips on that subject. Two of the contributors recently moved to a smaller home (intentional downsizing!), and some of their techniques might be helpful to you. <BR/><BR/>Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com