DawnM Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I may get booed off the stage for this. I just took boxes and boxes of homeschool materials and books to our local homeschool consignment store....... AND I LIKED IT! Most of you keep saying you can't get rid of books, but I will admit that boxing them up and purging felt so good! Now, we are moving, so I admit that may be part of it...... Please don't kick me off the boards. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 You are dead to me. Bwahaha- Seriously, there is something wonderful and liberating about getting rid of stuff. Even books. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I had a couple of places where I could give some away for free. I sold a few things online. I donated books to Good Will. And I threw out some stuff. It was hard to do but I was glad I finally got rid of everything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 If I had one close by, I'd too do it too. That's my project this summer -- going through and selling as much as possible. Most years I sold as we went, but I've been too busy of late. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I love purging. :). Nothing wrong with it at all. Why hold on to stuff you aren't going to use again? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 No, but you're weird. *kidding* :lol: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I have 4 boxes ready to go next week to our homeschool book exchange. Can't wait! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikslo Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I pass everything I don't want to keep down to my sister (who also homeschools, and her girls are younger than my son). Problem solved. At least for me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 I plan to donate all that they didn't take. I also donated quite a bit that wouldn't sell last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Of course there is nothing wrong with it. It leaves room for better books to come in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I recently went through all elementary materials in our house and packed up what I wanted to keep for future generations. :P One small box. The rest? Eh, it can go. I get to go through our reading books now and purge a huge collection of things set in our next location - the library will be sure to have them all so I'm not going to carry dead weight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I've got the itch. I find I have to hold myself back from rushing the last little one through things just so I can get rid of them. As much as love having a fully stocked K-8 (plus some 9) "school" under my roof in theory, I'm so over the reality of dusting and clutter! I also may or may not be stalking retail sites with dreams of completely emptying my home and making due with whatever is left on my consignment store shelves. :lol: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I enjoyed cleaning out my shelves of homeschooling material. I kept a couple of sentimental things - like my phonics program - but otherwise it felt good to declutter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 :scared: I'm happy for you, but I need time to process this. Enjoy your move :thumbup: . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SproutMamaK Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I'm just so jealous that you have a homeschool consignment store! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Good for you! I don't like the idea of parting with my stash(es), but I do love the idea of someday blessing other people with stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) Dang, Dawn, I was hoping for an actual theological question. :) Purging is AWESOME. We have a co-op book sale once a year, and I love it, although I always bring home more than I sell. Edited March 24, 2016 by MercyA 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solascriptura Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I wonder how long I should hang on to my stuff. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerico Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I clean out unused stuff every year- even if I *could* use it someday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILiveInFlipFlops Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) This wouldn't be the Homeschool Gathering Place, would it? :D I'm going to be there on Saturday! I don't feel guilty purging stuff I know I won't use anymore. I feel guilty if I don't try to sell it though. I'm actually contemplating taking some stuff with me on Saturday, even though I live out of state. I need to find out if they'll still sell it for me and send me a check or something. Good for you for purging what you can! Edited March 24, 2016 by ILiveInFlipFlops 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I wish we had a homeschooling consignment store around here. I just don't know what to do with my old stuff. I want to *place* it, not toss it. I know how valuable it was to me, and would like to pass it on; but it's hard without any outlets for this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 We do a book sale/swap to benefit Save the Frogs! at DD's event each year, so all my extra books go there. With only one child, it's fairly easy to clear out what we're done with homeschool wise. Math is the exception, especially AOPS. That and by the time my DD finishes an AOPS book, I'm not sure that anyone would want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I totally would if someone here would take it. I know I am on my last child though, so it helps to realize it won't be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scbusf Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I have been known to donate homeschool books to Goodwill. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Making room for more books! :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 If it was curriculum, you're still safe. Literature, not so safe. :001_smile: I've got three big plastic tubs full of curricular material that need to go through with my oldest dd to see what she wants for her dd. After that, the curriculum is going. But all the 'real books' I've collected, no. I'll hang onto those for the grandkids. I think I'll leave those to my children to deal with after I'm dead and gone. Just can't do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I just cleaned out the youngest's closet. MUS, The Story of Us, Classical Writing.......all in a box in the car for the thrift store. I think I must have put about 40lbs of books in there! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 How liberating! And every time I read the thread title Depeche Mode's Blasphemous Rumours starts in my head... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 If it was curriculum, you're still safe. Literature, not so safe. :001_smile: I've got three big plastic tubs full of curricular material that need to go through with my oldest dd to see what she wants for her dd. After that, the curriculum is going. But all the 'real books' I've collected, no. I'll hang onto those for the grandkids. I think I'll leave those to my children to deal with after I'm dead and gone. Just can't do it. Um, um, um...... :leaving: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted March 24, 2016 Author Share Posted March 24, 2016 How liberating! And every time I read the thread title Depeche Mode's Blasphemous Rumours starts in my head... I love Depeche Mode. It reminds me of a boyfriend I was "promised" to back in the day. He now lives with his boyfriend, but that is for a whole 'nother post! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I pulled out a huge amount of curriculum gathered over the years and course of educating 6 kids. DH wanted to sell it because "it is perfectly good curriculum and someone can use it." And to a degree he is correct. But, most of it is at least 5-10 years old and no one is interested. We tried locally and no one responded. It's not worth my time and effort or expense to mail it to anyone. So it sits in my garage. Fortunately, DH is on an extended overseas assignment and the landfill is close by. It will make a nice increase in the paper recycle container. Shhhh! Don't tell him..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 I love Depeche Mode. It reminds me of a boyfriend I was "promised" to back in the day. He now lives with his boyfriend, but that is for a whole 'nother post! :) DH and I met after a DM concert, way back when! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HRAAB Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 (edited) I pulled out a huge amount of curriculum gathered over the years and course of educating 6 kids. DH wanted to sell it because "it is perfectly good curriculum and someone can use it." And to a degree he is correct. But, most of it is at least 5-10 years old and no one is interested. We tried locally and no one responded. It's not worth my time and effort or expense to mail it to anyone. So it sits in my garage. Fortunately, DH is on an extended overseas assignment and the landfill is close by. It will make a nice increase in the paper recycle container. Shhhh! Don't tell him..... That's why I won't bother with trying to sell my old curriculum. If my dd doesn't want it, I'll offer it free to the homeschooling group; after that, I'll probably toss it in the recycle bin. Any old textbooks, I'll donate to good will. Edited March 24, 2016 by Ishki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyUnicorn Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 It's not blasphemous, but it's very holier than thou in attitude. I mean why do YOU get to have such convenience while the rest of us must die in an avalanche of books and papers?! (I'm kidding...must point this out because there is no way to tell otherwise.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamiof5 Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Good for you!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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