If you missed it, on February 1 – FOUR weeks ago, I launched Project Downsize with the purpose to get rid of as much stuff as possible in my home – to remove clutter, to simplify our lives.
I’m doing this for two reasons:
- We have plans to move this summer and instead of upgrading to a bigger, better house, we plan to dramatically reduce our square footage. We aren’t being forced to do this – it’s a choice. We want to spend less on our next “home” so that we can focus more on things we love and value – like travel.
- I want to own my stuff and not have it own me. Ultimately I only want to keep the items that a.) serve a purpose and b.) that bring me joy.
I set a very LOFTY February goal is to earn $2,000 in February selling items in my home on Amazon, eBay and Craigslist. After the first three weeks I had earned $2,264.03 from selling items from around my house.
Week 1 update here – earned $548.16
Week 2 update here – earned $1,283.47
Week 3 update here – earned $432.40
Week 4 was good, but things were a bit slower in terms of posting and having people buy items.
PROGRESS THIS WEEK:
- Listed 23 items for sale
- SOLD 15 items and earned $300
TOTAL earned this week by downsizing = $300
TOTAL so far this month = $2,564.03
I’m really happy with my progress this month. Not only did downsizing allow us to earn a nice chunk of change but my house and garage are so much less crowded! I still haven’t really cracked the surface of my kids rooms, clothing/shoes and yard toys/gardening equipment – hopefully I can continue to sell items throughout March.
And although I plan to continue to downsize in March, I will have a slightly different focus. Check back tomorrow for a post about my March downsizing plan.
SOME OF THE ITEMS I SOLD:
To give you an idea of the things I’m selling and how much I’m earning from each item, I thought I’d share some of the items I sold this week. . .
Metal patio chairs, set of 6 – $35
Red IKEA moose – $20
Pampered Chef cooling racks, set of 4 – $25
FoodSaver with extra bags – $50
Pampered Chef cookie press – $10
Set of 2 ceramic cake stands and Pampered Chef baking pans – $20
Non-stick baking mats, set of 5, with Pampered Chef scoop – $15
Popsicle and silicone frozen pop sets – $20
Collection of misc. candles – $15
Set of 2 NERF guns – $15
Hive beverage dispenser – $20
Set of 3 IKEA star lights – $20
If you’re joining me for Project Downsize – I’d love to hear what you got rid of this week or month! Pick a goal for this week and share it here, please!
Renee McCrory says
Where do you sell stuff?
Melanie says
Great job. I’m trying to find in myself to sell things instead of donating it. You would think that with 6 kids I could get rid of everything.
FYI… If you need any help looking at the downsized home would love to help.
renee says
OH!!! you rock!!
and I saw so MANY things I would of bought !!!!!
Love your post …keep the downsizing post coming!
Emma says
good thing I don’t live closer to you and belong to the same FB selling page, I would want to buy most of what you are selling!!! way to go!!