Swedish Death Cleaning

Of course, there's more to the story than just Mary getting ready for her new windows.

Mary said this giveaway sale was her first experience with "Swedish Death Cleaning"....


Wha??

Gheesh, Mary -- like MARIE KONDO hasn't given us enough to worry about!!  Now we've got to worry about SWEDISH DEATH CLEANING???!!


Here’s an explanation of Swedish Death Cleaning:

Once you reach the end of middle age (or sooner if you feel like it, or later if you’re late to the exercise), you get rid of all the stuff you’ve accumulated that you don’t need anymore — so that no one else has to do it for you after you pass. 

That’s according to Margareta Magnusson, author of the new book, "The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: How to Make Your Loved Ones’ Lives Easier and Your Own Life More Pleasant,"

So -- How did it go??

Mary and her crew, in her garage, moments before they opened the doors...

People were respectful, and not too greedy...the team cut some bolts of fabric and rolls of elastic...

This is a picture AFTER the sale....many empty boxes!!

Mary said she felt like her overflow-stash went to people who would really appreciate it...

AND IT FELT GREAT to get rid of so much stuff.


okay...okay...I'm thinking about it....