Downsizing and Packing Begins

The last time we moved was 2007 and so we have accumulated a fair amount of "stuff".  In order to keep our moving expenses as low as possible, we are trying to rid ourselves of the clutter.  However, during the "organization" stage of packing, I have come across a few gems:

• Unused gift cards.  Plan to use those for dinners later on after the dishes are packed.  Bonus!
• Winning lottery tickets.  Cashed them in and put towards gas.
• Free movie tickets.  Seemed like HMA gave these out like candy because I found about 12 tickets I never used.

My mom has been visiting me from CT this week.  We took the time to pack up my Precious Moments collection.  We had quite the production line going:  Dan dusted the figurines, I wrote down the serial number and name, and then my mom wrapped the figurines.  I have been collecting them since I was 15 but never made a list so it is nice now to have an inventory list of my 150 pieces.

Since I live in a community, we are not allowed to have a yard sale so I have to find other ways to get rid of the clutter.  I took some of my clothes over to the Clothes Mentor.  It is a high end consignment shop across from Mercato that gives you cash on the spot for your clothes.  So far, they have given me $300 for the clothes I have sold to them so it is worth the stop.  Tomorrow, I am donating a few items to the Our Lady of Light Thrift Store.

Not even close to finished but it was a good start this weekend.