I mentioned before that I’m practicing minimalist living so every month, I declutter one closet. We have 3 closets, one for me, one for hubby and one for my son. I always weed out our closet and remove those stuff that we no longer need, I try to sort them into three, “to keep”, “to give away” and “to reuse” (rug). We always give our stuff to our relatives, those who are willing to accept hand me down clothes and stuff.
Last week, I weed out my husband’s closet and separate all “to give away” clothes. My husband told me that he will give his clothes to Tahanan ni Maria. It is a home for the aged foundation near our place. So last Saturday, he delivered this stuff.
“One man's trash is another man's treasure”
I want to give my clothes too but I’m not sure if grandmothers will wear my clothes. =) My husband is planning to celebrate his birthday in Tahanan ni Maria next year but I have no idea how to organize this. Anyway, I still have one year to research and to prepare but if you have any idea, please share some information.
we should visit that tahanan ni maria one day. I want to see how they take care of the elderly there.
ReplyDeletesure! baka gusto mo din magsponsor sa kanila. hehe!
Deletei'd love to join this minimalist living too
ReplyDeleteme too! i mean living with little clutter, my husband hoards rubbish stuff. we always argue over boxes that we no longer use. but i like the idea of giving the clothes to the elderly.
ReplyDeleteliving with less clutter is ideal because you can save time in cleaning.
DeleteThis is a lovely idea! I want to declutter but sometimes I'm too attached to the stuff. :-(
ReplyDeletei'm like that before but after the typhoon milenyo, i realized that i can let go some stuff.
Deletethats so nice. :) sharing the things you don't need is a blessing for others.
ReplyDelete~corbylove
Last time i also gave some of our used clothes, its a good feeling =).. Celebrating birthday in Tahanan ni Maria for sure everyone's there will enjoy. I'm not good in organizing event eh so good luck n lng =)
ReplyDeleteyes, the feeling is good because you can help people in your own little way.
Deletenice deed! Your living near in Tahanan ni Maria, that means you're also living here in Cavite lang?.. nice :)) It's easy to plan a simple party for the elderly. When I was in college we we're always making a small gathering in every institution we had our duty. They were not that hard to please, a little time and effort you spend with them means a lot on their end. If you need some little help you can pm me mommy :)
ReplyDeleteyes, i live in cavite. =) thanks for sharing some info. i'll take note of that.
DeleteI'd like to suggest a videoke moment for the elderly at the Tahana ni Maria. I'm sure the grand lolas would appreciate moments of laughter and signing.
ReplyDeletepwede, para hindi mahirap mag-entertain.
Deletehow about playing pinoy henyo to enhance their memory and some games that they will surely can do.
ReplyDeletenice idea, sana lang wala ears or eyes problem sila. =)
DeleteI do this every December... that's why I don't have a vintage collection in my closet... bless your heart sister :)
ReplyDeletemasmas matrabaho nga pag december, mas marami ideclutter. =)
Deleteyou have a big heart!
ReplyDeleteand looks like you are very organized...
I've been meaning to declutter also but don't know how and where to start.
ReplyDeletesuch a good deed. Birthdays are also a great time to share our blessings.
just sort your stuff and you will discover some stuff that you are not using for so long.
DeleteIt's a good thing to organize, decluttter and help other people in need! I used to do the same thing, too and somehow, I feel happy! :)
ReplyDeleteGod bless your heart too!
Deletewow! just discovered you have 3 blogsite mommy michi... sipag ha...
ReplyDeleteidol ko na kayong mag-asawa... you both are really good people with big hearts.
I have to warn you though in visiting the elderly, you have to entertain them, meaning you and your hubby needs to sing or dance for them... hahaha!
Kidding aside, if your hubby really wants to spend his birthday there next year, you have to:
1) coordinate with the management few months before June
2) specify how many of them you're going to visit (male and female)
3) food preference (they are already old, some already have restrictions on their food intake)
4) what do they need? basic items like toothpaste, soap, etc.?
Few number of elders might be too handful for you and your hubby, you can organize this visit and encourage other people to join in, like all your blogger friends, siblings, etc. Or if your hubby will not be too shy to invite us, his officemates, I'm sure we'll all be willing to help. :D
last march lang nagstart itong site. hehe!
Deletewow! mukhang expert ka sa pagbisita ng mga foundation ha. my mom wants to visit this foundation so machecheck ko yung place and elderly before june.
planning stage pa lang so malay mo, mag-invite din siya, the more the merrier.
LIke you, I made the decision to simplify all areas of my life some years ago. I found that it's a continuous process.
ReplyDeletei do declutter our closets once in a while too! :) and the things we no longer use but still okay we also give away..pag yung sobrang di na ok..ginagawa rin naming basahan :D
ReplyDeletewow! ang bait nyo..ako, once a year lang namimigay ng pinaglumaan..every Christmas lang... :)
ReplyDeletelimited space din kasi sa bahay, so pag di na kasya yung damit sa closet, ibig sabihin need ng ibigay ang iba. =)
DeleteYour family is an inspiration, Michi! You can donate your clothes to relief operations, too. Good luck on your party planning & research!
ReplyDeleteMichi! kami din tinatry magstart ng minimalist living. Ok tong blog na to : http://zenhabits.net/
ReplyDeletewish i could do your minimalist living but for me everything has some sentimental value that i cannot just trow or give it away...
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