A WOMAN ON A MISSION ❤️ LETTING GO OF THINGS THAT ARE NO LONGER REALISTIC FOR ME

[@beverlymason9290]

I'm moving to a new RV my son bought for me on their new 5 acre property they bought in March. This has forced me to downsize my two bedroom apartment. I'm 78 so happy I'm doing it so my family doesn't have to after I pass this life to Heaven. I'm excited about my new adventure to country life. We even have 3 beautiful horses. Just keep decluttering and not have too many hobbies is my advice❤️

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Good advice 👍 I wish you a wonderful new adventure with your family 😊

[@DeborahNelsen-xd6ys]

What a wonderful experience for you, that will be! Best wishes on your new journey!!

[@kellykimball2099]

Down sizing is sooooo freeing❤

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Soooo true! 😁👍

[@carolb9234]

I thought I'd try the Ryze coffee after seeing you with it. It's just okay. They sent me a text indicating my next shipment was on the way. I responded with I did not want it so so they said they would delay it one month. I said I wanted to cancel. They forwarded a copy of the subscription checkbox. I did all this on my phone. I was able to go on my computer and find the subscription link to cancel it. They emailed back asking why. I told him it was too expensive and it was just so so. They were not happy. I'm 67 and do all of the yard work and gardening (flowers) at my house. I was seeing how much strength and energy I was loosing. So I went back to the gym 3x a week and hired a trainer for one of those days. It's been 4 months now and my strength and endurance has improved so much. So much so that I will sign up with the trainer for another 6 months!

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

These companies like to hide the unsubscribe option hoping you won't bother to cancel. Of course I add the creamer which makes it taste better. It's great that your physical stamina has improved. Maybe I should give it a go 😊👍

[@kemikyja4star421]

I totally agree with you!! I’m on the same mission Ellen!

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

It's a slow process 😕

[@Connie-ts1dv]

At 72 I continue to simplify. Interests change. Hobbies change. I get rid of what I don't use these days -heavier containers that hurt my arthritic hands and wrists are going. No more saving. Just keeping clothes and shoes I actually wear in retirement. A few dressier things for church, grandkids recitals etc.. I just don't have the energy or motivation to maintain it all anymore.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I couldn't agree more 😁

[@josettehoughton8518]

I love my garden. I love to can too. I did go a little smaller this year. It's getting harder for me. My back is bad. You inspire me ❤❤❤

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

With each passing year I need to make adjustments for my abilities. I guess it's just a part of life.

[@carolwilson906]

I try to declutter once a year, as I get older I need less stuff.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I basically declutter different areas all year long. It's still a long drawn out process 😕

[@bobbasar6424]

I lost my addition again Ellen! Do you have a section to send you a comment for people with half a brain? 😊 oh yes, my mission right now is to work on getting a new home! Be it a home in a place called “A Home for Mom” or getting my new condo in downtown Portland, OR. Everyone has advice as well 😅 Amazon is sending me a big calendar! It helps me keep track of a slew of appointments. I mentioned with you that I am starting to get therapy on my left arm and shoulder. I would like to get to am appointment where it doesn’t hurt! Well blessings everyone! Bob

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I'm sorry to hear that your arm is still hurting. Hopefully some therapy will help you with that. I think you should do whatever feels right to you as far as your living situation. 😊👍

[@michaelstiller8498]

Aldi. Walmart. Target. Have lowered their prices on some of their items in the last week. Reason. Are people not paying their high prices. Or. Cutting back on money spent in their stores. KCMary. Old saying. “What goes up has to come down”.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

They can keep their overpriced stuff. If something isn't reasonably priced I just won't buy it

[@barbaradarragh5337]

Hello everyone hello Ellen 🎉😂❤👍🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🐓

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Hello Barbara 👋😁❤️

[@ceciliaperales8466]

Your right , we all have our love of what we like to do , and spend our money on. 🎉

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

And other people shouldn't judge

[@soniab.estacio3008]

Hi Ellen , I water my plants this morning around 8 . My husband planted few of the oriental vegetables , it did not rain for few days and they are dry. I had fun I like to water .

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I don't mind watering too much as long as I have a lightweight hose that doesn't leak.

[@happycamper1372]

The Wet & Forget will spiff your house right up! Buy the one you hook to your hose! They have it on sale at Costco for $24.00.

[@dianebondhus9355]

Do you use it on windows too, or just the siding?

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I'll have to look for it the next time I go to Costco 👍

[@coppertone711]

I washed the little house with a sunjoe power washer after I removed all of the trees. I have not had to wash it again. Tonight's big storm was a great test of the small solar emergency generator and the battery powered fans. Dogs and I were comfortable with the fan on, and I charged my phone also. It has been just enough, nothing extra. It was over 85 degrees and no power. I was preparing for 100-degree heat. I have moved the solar panels and generator around testing use. If I charge it and save the power for emergency use only it has stayed at 100% for 6 months with no charge on it. I think a rechargeable fan is very good idea for the emergency kit.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Great ideas! What brand of generator did you buy? I'm looking for one myself.

[@coppertone711]

@@EllensAbundantLifeonLess I have a Jackery and a Jackery travel panel. That panel is not for outside use, so I added an outside panel. Blueyetti is good but not my price point at the time. The jackery maintains a full charge for month with no lost charge so for charging phone and running a personal fan it is good. It will not run a big appliance, blueyetti will do that if you spend that kind of money/

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

@@coppertone711 thanks for the info 😊

[@allisonspeer649]

Contact your credit card (if you used one) to have them deny any charges for the Ryze coffee. This should get them to stop sending you more. I love gardening and thanks for the reminder to water this evening. Went to a bunch of yard sales yesterday morning and found a wall shelf that I needed for my kitchenette in my basement. I've been looking for something for quite awhile and found it for 10 bucks. I just used paint I had on hand to paint it and the back door as well. Now just need a small floor cabinet and it will be done finally. Today I spent nothing but tomorrow I will be getting some cement blocks to build a bench in the garden and also a vinyl lattice panel for a privacy screen I'm going to try to resist the urge to buy more plants. LOL My mission is to simplify my life as well. Trying to declutter so that I can spend less time organizing/maintaining everything and more time enjoying an active life with the years I have left. I'm realistic about the years I may have left and that I may not be able to do what I'm able to do now, trying to prepare for that with some home modifications, decluttering and just working on keeping fit and healthy.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

It always feels good when a project is completed. Honestly I don't remember most of the things I've already donated. I don't miss them. Out of sight out of mind I guess.

[@patriciabuuck5277]

Ellen I love to knit. Right now I have so much yarn I most likely won't be able to use it all. I will not buy anymore. I am donating a bin of it to the craft group at my church for a start. I knit a lot but apparently not fast enough. 😁 Also books that I've been passing on to other avid readers. Like you say it's a process and it is. We'll keep plugging away. Enjoy your evening dear Ellen

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Your church group will love the donation 😊👍 I can't use up everything I have either. It wears me out just thinking about it

[@702desertmom]

Happy Sunday Ellen! I hear you on the arm thing! I used to watch what not to wear all the time and Stacy London had a saying “age appropriate” I’m 62 and that still sticks with me - not in a bad way I think women need to dress appropriately for their age and accept it! It’s not that big a deal 🤷‍♀️

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I agree. There comes a point as we grow older where it's not that important anymore.

[@702desertmom]

Amen sister! There are plenty of nice things to wear that are cute and comfortable 😊

[@joywise2595]

Yes Ellen, I have realized some of the things I’m holding on to must go! But I would love for my appetite to shrink too!!🤣

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

It's weird but I'm actually seldom hungry. I just basically eat before I get to that point I guess

[@joywise2595]

@@EllensAbundantLifeonLess oh you’re lucky!

[@pamelamorris7302]

Yep, Ellen, I have "backups" that I bought "just in case"....craziness. I need to, and must downsize some items. I also need to learn to "let go". That is the hardest part, as I am sentimental. ❤ Have a lovely evening Ellen, relax and enjoy some TV or a good book. ⚘️🙂

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Ellen has too much abundance 😂

[@loiscampbell3510]

I'm just like you when it comes to jumping with both feet when I develop a new interest...start a new hobby...or find shoes I like...or tops I like. I'm getting better about it in my old age. I truly don't know where the days and weeks are going! They seem to be flying by. I went through my nine drawer dresser and matching chest of drawers, two bedside tables, two drawers in the master bathroom vanity, and a banker box full of various "braces" I've used for carpal tunnel, tendonitis, knees, ankles, arthritic hands, and BACK. It's like reading a medical catalog. 🤣 Tossed several items but, just as importantly, have organized the spaces.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

My closets are still packed even though I go through them a couple of times a year. At least I don't fill them right back up the way I used to. I must have been insane to gather so many clothes, shoes and purses 🤪

[@michaelstiller8498]

Backups. Yes for things I use for hours a day or daily use. KCMary. 🙏😊🙏.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I have too many backups

[@michaelstiller8498]

@@EllensAbundantLifeonLess. My big bug a boos are the small drug store I have in the master bedroom closet. 👎👎👎

[@michaelstiller8498]

@@EllensAbundantLifeonLess. Daily back ups plug cord to recharge iPad. Ear pods for listen to iPad and hand held radio. Back up whether for noaa Long and short charger cords,. Batteries aa & aaa, Terro ant bait

[@DeborahNelsen-xd6ys]

lol today as I wrapped a few pots and a bush in deer netting I decided to cut back next year again! I am a gardener no matter the size of my garden, I cut back to lessen the maintenance, time and cost. Doesn’t mean I enjoy gardening any less just means the level of desire to have that level of gardening maintenance and bounty is longer desired nor needed for just me. I have done it all when it comes to gardening , in ground planting, raised gardening, canning and freezing a pretty large bounty. It’s kinda nice right now to cut back to the point where it’s just enough for me to eat it through the summer. Last night the deer came on my deck to pick apart my potted green beans! Hence the netting. And hence the cutting back again next year. Not going to be wrapping the plants up in the deer netting anymore, lol!! They may be beautiful to look at but they are annoying and destructive and they seriously have dampened my happy space!

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Those pesky critters can certainly take the fun out of growing things. It's my goal too to have enough veggies to get me through the summer. So far I like having less plants in the garden. I'll cut back more next year again.

[@MaryAllen-v7p]

Sweet puppy behind you

[@loiscampbell3510]

I loved how Chloe was hugging his stuffed toy at first while sleeping. 🤣

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Yes napping, her favorite thing 😊❤️

[@crimequeencreates8248]

I’m trying to get rid of stuff and downsize. I’m making progress, but some things are so hard to let go of.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Can relate

[@pamelamorris7302]

So can I. I understand. 😞

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

The hardest things for me to get rid of are the "maybe someday" things.

[@wendykornfein3337]

I too, feel uncomfortable about my arms, and always have. I wear summer sweaters over my sundresses with spaghetti straps. I hope your daughter is feeling better today, from what she had been through with her precious dog.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

My daughter is trying to stay busy. She works from home so Mac's presence is sorely missed. I can't believe our big guy is gone 😞 it all happened so fast! Maybe a cute plain summer shirt would work over the sun dresses that I still like. Something to think about. 🤔

[@wendykornfein3337]

@@EllensAbundantLifeonLess Yes, cute summer shirts over the dresses would probably work as well as my summer sweaters do. I like both looks!

[@LindaHenk]

I was so poor I used to i watch others go all in on stuff and still do today.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

It's easy to go overboard with stuff

[@thethriftychickadee7245]

I wouldn't order that Rise coffee (I think that's what you're saying) just for the reason of I HATE when they start sending you stuff every month, and then in my experience they make it almost impossible to cancel!! I'm like you ... I am a true homebody and really enjoy being home and I always have something fun that I can get into at home!! And I'm also trying to little by little donate things that no longer serve me. I find it freeing!!

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I didn't like that ordering it once, they automatically made it an ongoing subscription. I still have 2 packs of it. It's Ryze.

[@huguettelarochelle6843]

i keep my stuff , i do not like getting new things i am happy with what i have . what i have much is books and yarn , but i use it and not keeping them , i use the yarn to make slippers and sell it and the books i read them and exchange them for credit at the use books.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

It's good that you use what you have. I think I may have overdone some things 😂

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

Oh my gosh, I am exactly the same way. When I like something I go, all in, I leave no stone unturned.😂😂😂😂😂 it’s really hard for me, too say enough is enough😂😂😂 I have everything organized meticulously everything has a home that everything is full🙏❤️🙏❤️ I do not buy more that will not fit in the designated areas unless I’m getting rid of some thing to make room. Not to say I never do that but as a rule, I do not. It was so hot here yesterday and today. I’m sure it’s going to be over 80°. I absolutely cannot stand the heat. I’m an air conditioning girl. If I have things I have to do outside it’s got to be very early because if it requires sweating, I’m not doing it.🤣🤣🤣🤣 OK have a great day Ellen I will see you tomorrow for coffee girlfriend🙏❤️

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Oh my gosh I HATE to sweat! I just came in from watering and I'm soaked in sweat! 😩 I'll have to wait until later to finish planting my last of the flowers 🌺🌹

[@MJYouAreNotAlone1]

@@EllensAbundantLifeonLess i’m with you, forget it until it cools down.😖😖😖🥵🥵🥵🥵🙏❤️

[@michaelstiller8498]

Ordered. a backup box of Terro Ant Bait. 6 count of bait traps in one box. 🙏🐜🙏. KCMary.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

They make traps for outside too

[@michaelstiller8498]

Ellen you mentioned about your big bags, for your garage project. Did you suggest you are now on a mission to tackle garage issues? KCMary. A rolling stone gathers no moss. I have no clue where these sayings keep popping up from.😮😮😮.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I won't be tackling the garage until the garden is done 👍 one mission at a time

[@michaelstiller8498]

@@EllensAbundantLifeonLess. do you mean in the fall when garden is put to bed for the winter ……..??????

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

@@michaelstiller8498 no when I'm done with planting and cleaning up 👍

[@michaelstiller8498]

@@EllensAbundantLifeonLess. OK ✅. That will be coming up pretty soon😊✅😊.you are making great progress✅😊✅

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Good morning yum salted caramel coffee

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Delish 😊👍

[@laurastrout7588]

You said it sister! If I find something I love, I gotta have every color and always a backup. I'm trying not to be like that anymore. Example..... I found a sundress on Amazon I love. I have it in 8 colors! Don't like my arms now either. I wear alittle short cardigan sweater with them. I forgot to ask you if you moved your fence line back or did you tell them to pound sand? Lol Hope Joy is doing OK. Hugs❤

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I haven't moved the fence. I do need to reconfigure it anyway, but I'll do it on my time. I'm trying to do better with the stuff too 😁👍

[@seniorbutterfly1934]

Will you have your deck power washed when you do the house? That would get that green off of there and then you could even have your handyman stain it for protection.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I can clean up the deck myself. It needs work. It has a couple of rotten boards that need to be replaced. I'm sure that would be an additional charge to power wash it. So no.

[@sharonstratton1987]

I don’t keep a back up of things. If an older item still works I’m not going to buy a new one. I live by a lot of farm, for the cost and effort it takes to garden it’s easier for me to get what I need from their roadside stalls or go to the farmers markets. My flowerbeds are all perennials and I do annuals in a few pots so that’s pretty easy

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I only replace an item that still works if it's not working for me anymore. My front flower bed is perennials too. I tried to make it so that there's always something blooming. The weeds have been horrible this year. I forgot the Preen. At some point I'll give up the veggie garden but not yet. Your plan is much easier 😊👍

[@michaelstiller8498]

I have some left over coffee, I Will Reheat and heat up some latte creamer, For something to sip on before bed. I became so obsessed with the 🐜 ants 🐜 and taking videos of the 🐜 ants and updating the process of the Terro bait, I let the battery on the iPad drop to 5%. KCM

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I like to use leftover coffee for ice coffee 😁☕

[@michaelstiller8498]

@@EllensAbundantLifeonLess. Sounds great. 😊

[@dianabythebeach]

Howdy! Tis Tuesday night. Not on a mission....waving the white flag. Will do what ever I am in rhe mood to do...at least that's how I am doing life this week. Seems everything takes 3x as long than I plan. Hobbies...no. Actually never been a hobby person - at least not in a crafty way. I guess some of the things I enjoy could be considered a hobby but I don't do them with a consistency. Picker basket with 3 sections.. . Amazon...came thru my Instagram ad thread last night so I checked it out. $145. No thanks. I think AI sent it. 😁 🌷🍓

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

Yep everything takes forever to get done these days. I have to keep plugging away at it. It's hard to keep up. I hate feeling worn out all the time.

[@carriebelcher8644]

It’s mold on the houses

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

It sure looks awful

[@joanneguzowski630]

I wonder if your handyman can help powerwash your house? He could use a bucket of bleach and a mop spounge on an extended pole and a hose.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I think it would be easier just to hire a company and get it over with. My house is really tall.

[@morningloryke]

Hi Ellen. Wish I would have realized the problems ordering from Ryze because I never would have tried. I don’t like companies that play games with shoppers. I’m going to go in and decline new shipments now.

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

I agree. It took me a couple of auto ships before I realized that was their policy.

[@seniorbutterfly1934]

What happened with the HOA? Did they change their mind since you contacted them?

[@EllensAbundantLifeonLess]

They never got back to me. The "deadline they gave me is June 24th at which time I'm supposed to contact them and let them know it's done. They can follow up themselves, I won't be contacting them. So ...to be continued...