Too much stuff

We have moved a while ago, and only this week we have finally received our shipping container. Now, all I can see is lots and lots of boxes, containing lots and lots of stuff; half of which I don’t even remember we had. The funny thing is that my family and I have been living without our belongings for a while and did just fine (although some friends may say different…).

Don’t get me wrong, I am thrilled to sleep on my bed and not on a leaking air mattress; the girls are more than exited to hug their long lost bears. The joy of lounging on my favorite vintage sofa (which almost everyone else hates) with buttons pushing down my back, sipping tea from my favorite mug is with no doubt priceless. Every box we open feels like its Xmass Hanukkah.

This week is a week of new beginnings, a new home, a new year, and a new kitten. 

Inspired by Rabbi Joshua Levine Grater article and The Story of Stuff (a movie), this year I hope to buy less and make more with what I already have. shop for closets (which I have non, quite pathetic for someone with stuff…) at the flea market, visit my local library before I log into Amazon, go back to sewing some of my own clothes now that I am reunited with my long lost sewing machines. I will also start posting Eco Kids Craft tutorials as part of my other blog - growing up creative.

This is going to be a great year.

What are your hopes for next year?

Shana Tova
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