Garage Sale (Photo credit: besighyawn)

If you missed Part 1 of Ways to Simplify Your Move, read it now!

Letting Go

So much of what we hold onto is emotional and can gradually turn into a problem such as hoarding. We all have mementos from our past that we like to keep and that is fine. But if you have every stuff animal from your childhood and every trinket that anyone has given you as a gift, it may be time to let go. Learn to be “okay” with not keeping everything someone hands you. If it has no special meaning or a place to be displayed, let it go for someone else to enjoy. Think of the joy a small child may have with one of your many stuffed animals when you donate it to a family in need.

Yard Sale

After you have successfully went through every room and outdoor area, you may be surprised at how much you have accumulated that you could sell at a yard sale. With yard sales you can sale just about anything and turn a profit. The trick is to sell at really low prices from 25 cents to several dollars and get rid of the clutter. If you have collectibles or nicer items, ebay may bring in a higher sale. Go to the local paper and advertise, get out the tables, price your items and let “one man’s trash be another man’s treasure”. (more…)