One of my absolute favorite things to do — much to my husband’s chagrin — is to get rid of stuff. He’s a “keep it” guy, and I’m a “get rid of it” gal. But somehow we make it work.

Spring is a great time to get rid of the extra stuff in your life – whatever that may be. The warm weather encourages us to throw open the windows and doors and clean everything out. I typically walk through my house with industrial strength garbage bags designated “toss,” “recycle” or “donate.” I can tell you though, that my “toss” bag usually fills up first.

Occasionally, I’ll come across an item that’s in need of repair and worth keeping. Luckily, the List has oodles of repair shops available from which to choose – jewelry repair, china repair, grill repair … even someone who can fix a clock. 

With all the repair professionals available, you’d think we’d never have to buy anything new ever again! Alas, my “tossing” habit usually gets me in trouble sooner or later. Inevitably I’ve pitched something that was “necessary” and life as we know it might cease to exist if it’s not replaced.

I should hire a professional organizer. He or she would be able to come to the house and tell my husband that everything must go! At least, I hope.