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6 Red Flags to Look Out for when Selling Items Online
I’ve been helping a friend downsize recently, which has resulted in a lot of online sales of their belongings. Selling things online has a lot of benefits, but it can also open us up to potential scams and people that are up to no good. I’ve seen a lot of good and bad behaviours over this last while, so am sharing some of the red flags I’ve been looking out for when selling my items online. Why I love selling items online Selling items online might not be for everyone, but I love doing it for so many reasons. Here are a few of them: 1. Stretch your budget –…
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Camping with almost nothing and realizing it’s enough
This year my family’s big summer adventure was a ten day camping trip to Vancouver Island and the Sunshine Coast. Though it feels like we take a lot while we’re scrambling to pack, it really is relatively minimal: a small duffel bag of clothes for each of us, some basic cooking gear, toiletries, blankets, and some beach toys. This carefully curated (and thrown hastily in the car) bunch of items didn’t include many “just in case” outfits, rooms full of toys, or endless options…and they were enough! Waking up to the quiet of nature, cooking over a small stove, and spending the day with less of the usual clutter of…
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3 Approaches to conscious decluttering this holiday season
We find ourselves in a complicated time of year: we highlight joy and happiness, but there can also be sadness; we strive for togetherness but this time can feel lonely. The gifts, decorations, and treats are wonderful, however they can also feel like a a lot to manage as they tax our space, time, and budgets. I’ve been working hard for months to donate, sell, and re-home many items to declutter my family’s space and make it possible to live in a smaller footprint. I have to say, it never ceases to amaze me how easy it is for things to creep into our lives, and how much concerted effort…
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New year, clear spaces: How to start decluttering
So you just got a bunch of stuff for Christmas… And even if it was items you wanted or needed, your house may be feeling a bit full and in need of a good declutter! My kids received a number of toys that they had wanted for Christmas – things that have already been taking them into new areas of wonderful, imaginative play. And probably a lot of the toys we had on hand were a bit too young for them and so it was time for a transition, but right now it all feels like a bit much! So how do you get started when looking at rooms, shelves,…
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Eco-Friendly Ways For Disposing Your Unwanted Belongings
Now that you’ve spent all of this time decluttering, you have to figure out what to do with all of your stuff! In this post of our decluttering series, I have a variety of suggestions for more environmentally friendly ways to dispose of your belongings. Give Your Items a New Home Second hand items are a great way to be eco-friendly, so I often try to shop for used items. When I’m decluttering, I also like to try and pass on my items–whether it’s through selling online, giving to a thrift store, or giving items away for free. Here are some ways to give your unwanted items a new home:…
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Guest Post: An Inspiring Journey Towards Minimalism
Today we’re excited to have Fran Cresswell-Ghose share her journey towards minimalism in her guest post! Fran is the person behind The Eco Desk, your online home for all things sustainable life and style, and more recently, Plant:Grove, which helps ordinary people with ways to tackle climate change and make a positive impact. Learn more about her projects here: The Eco DeskPlant:Grove We hope you enjoy learning more about Fran and her journey going from life in London to living abroad! My journey from busy London life to living out of two backpacks I’d always taken it for granted that I’d wind up living in London. My future seemed clear:…
