The Rule of 12
Someone shared the Rule of 12
with me recently, so here are MY 12!
And an explanation.
Spring is here and
a seasonal change often provides a good opportunity for a clean, fresh start.
Mentally it is time to toss away the winter blues and prepare for the busy and
exciting days of summer. Physically, it is time to rid yourself of things
you’ve been clinging on to for far too long. Consider the rule of 12 when
de-cluttering your spaces this spring:
12
items to keep
12
items to throw away
12
items to donate
So here are MY 12!
12 items to keep –
my yarns, my fabrics, sewing supplies, patterns to sell, craft supplies that
will be used within 24 months, craft books, buttons (they are almost all sorted!), clothes to mend, pool noodles (one more chance to see if I use them this
summer!), denim jeans with rips but only for 24 months and if not used then they go!, GuideStuff & Green Machine and Owls &
Toadstools Guiding booklets to scan this year, and those plastic shelves (not ready to part with them yet!).
12 items to throw away –
last year’s bills, previous years Guiding records (shred), old copies of tax returns (shred), bag of clothes, old make up, chipped plates, expired items
in the fridge, expired foods in the pantry, expired meds (to the pharmacy),
pens and markers that don’t work! (surprising how much room they take up!), the
floppy disks (yes, it’s time), and plastic storage items that are past their
usefulness.
12 items to donate –
recipe books, board games, jigsaw puzzles, craft supplies with no plans, single
knitting needles (someone must be looking for odd needles/sizes), canning jars
(already know who to send them to!), purses, shoes, mini ipod, coats, empty
bottles and cans (to a bottle/can drive), and thermos jugs.
