It’s hard to believe how much stuff the two of us have crammed into our little homestead on wheels! Now, as we begin preparing for travel, I find that I need to do some necessary downsizing!
While it’s true that traveling in an RV allows us to take along most of the comforts of home, we do have to limit what we take due to weight restrictions while traveling. For example: certain roadways or bridges have ‘maximum weight limits,’ therefore, anything over a certain weight is forbidden.
With this in mind, we like to pack light.
When it comes to clothing, we stick to the “sevens rule.” Seven pairs of pants, seven shirts, seven pairs of socks… you get the idea!
And as for dishes, since there is only the two of us, we usually take 4 of everything… 4 plates, 4 bowls, 4 cups and 4 sets of silverware… two for us, and two for any guests we have over for dinner!
While we’re good in those areas, we do have other items we’ve accumulated. So now, we have to figure out what we can live without! Once that’s reckoned with, we’ll donate to local charities, or see if someone we know can make use of our bits and bobs!
One area I personally need to scale down is the amount of books I’ve collected since arriving! I enjoy reading, and although I know I can read books online, there is just something special about turning the pages of a cherished book!
Another area is my beloved kitchen gadgets! As an independent consultant, I enjoy sharing products that make life easier in the kitchen! Therefore, I have accumulated a number of items for my own kitchen! I mean really, is there such a thing as having too many kitchen tools?!?
Until next time,
Peace, love and happy homesteading!
~ Sheri
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