Comments on: Christmas is over. It’s time to purge.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:42:09 +0000

In reply to De.

Fashions change too much to count on your daughter wearing the dress someday. My mother kept her dress. But it didn’t fit, and it wasn’t my style. I preferred to have my own.

I’d rather turn the dress into something usable than let it hang in the back of a closet for decades collecting dust. I think it will be more cherished as a blanket than a dress.

By: De

De — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:39:59 +0000

Oh no, a wedding dress into a quilt. I saved mine and my daughter might wear it when she marries. Never, never do this!

By: Brittany

Brittany — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:06:14 +0000

OMG you're making your wedding dress into a baby quilt?! That is quite possibly one of the best ideas I've ever heard! Not that I have a wedding dress, but if I ever do, I will have to keep this in mind. Did you come up w/ the idea on your own?? I can't wait to see the finished product! That's sooo cool! .-= Brittany´s last blog ..For Your Entertainment Value =-.

By: Kacie

Kacie — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:30:23 +0000

Oh my freaking word, my living room looks like I run a daycare. Johnny's grandparents/aunts/uncles went BANANAS on him for his birthday and for Christmas. I was amazed that we were able to fit it all in the car! We're going to get some storage for it so it doesn't look like a big mess. We're also getting rid of earlier toys that didn't get much use. Oh, and anything else we can get rid of. Cuz like you, we hope to move soonish! <3 Hey let's be neighbors. kthxbai .-= Kacie´s last blog ..Using up last-minute FSA funds =-.

By: anne

anne — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:56:09 +0000

I can totally relate. I was given so much 'stuff' for Christmas. When I got everything home I didn't know where to put it!? Thanks for the tips. .-= anne´s last blog ..Favorites in Blogosphere Right Now pt 2 =-.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:54:10 +0000

What a wonderful idea, using your wedding dress for a quilt. I wish I would have thought to do something like that. Mine was handed down to another who needed it, but it could have been given back if I chose.
That definitely gives me something to keep in mind for future brides. Thanks
Kristi

By: Jill

Jill — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:04:08 +0000

I try to always think, "When was the last time I used this?" If it hasn't been used in the last 6 months (w/the exception of seasonal items of course), then I try to get rid of it. I have to be sneaky sometimes because my husband will be like "hey we need that," or some other similar remark. Similar to you, I did a lot of this as we were preparing to move...and often told myself that I clearly didn't need an item if I was examining it for the first time in 4 years. Clearly, I didn't miss it, need it, or use it! Purging can be so liberating...but somehow more always creeps back in, LOL .-= Jill´s last blog ..Ten on Tuesday (v.5) =-.