Not quite a horder - decluttering

Warning, I realize this is sort of a clothing rant.

Here in WA Cold Water Creek and Talbots are having great sales. Talbots has more substantial shirts, CWC has gone to lots of light weight shirts that you havew to wear a camisole with, I don't like that. I always loved Lands End for quality basics until Sears bought them. I have really old navy blue dressy tee shirts that have not faded one bit. I miss my old Land's End quality. 

It is so hard to find high quality clothing that will last. MY DS worked for Banana Republic while he was in college and they had an anual family sale. One time got 10 items for $100.00. One of the blouses was pink and white striped and lasted for about 15 years, when I just got tired of it. DS told me all banana republic material was washed 3 times so no shriking whatsoever, I bet that isn't the way any longer.   I used to really like clothes, now I just don't want to have to return them.  

Joining the clothes rant here--I am tired of spending good money for a shirt that either 1. shrinks in a cold water wash (and I never put a shirt in the dryer); 2. is of flimsy material or (most common) 3. is so low cut that I have to wear a tank top under it. 

I have a good number of LLBean from when we lived in Illinois, cold there. I used to find good quality there but haven't bought enough lately to comment intelligently. I did notice there is nothing there made in the USA except some boots. It is hard to find anything made in the USA anywhere. I do try, especially with Christmas gifts. I am also going to go to some of our small shops this year, I do love shopping on line though but I will give it an honest try.  I'l look at Etsy too for handmades.     

I bought our granddaughter a book, Goodnight Construction Site and was surprised to see it was printed in China. What do we make here?  

Laters Ginger 

And it is just not clothes, but undies.   Elastic gives out after a few washings and I am not about to hand wash panties...    L L Bean has an "overstock" website with some great bargains.

My complaint is that "tall" slacks have gotten shorter.   At age 66, I know I have not grown taller.  And long sleeve shirts and sweaters end up being 3/4 length for me.     

I have switched to Genie or Ahh bras.   They give me the support and comfort I want and need.  

Since we are on the clothes thing...I donated 16 pairs of jeans last weekend. Problem is I have tried on a million pairs and can't find any that fit right. I see women with weird shapes that look nice in their jeans so what's wrong with me?

To describe my shape-5'7", no real waist or hips, lost my ass to chemo, kind of between size 12/14. All I want is a pair of dark washed straight leg ones that look nice. What I have tried on gaps at the back of the waistband, or too stretchy, or they are so dang long I would have to wear stilettos or cut them off. I am willing to pay the bucks if I could just find the right ones. Buying a swimsuit with no breasts was easier than finding a pair of jeans-that's just not right.

  What jeans are you guys buying? Oh and I am not a youngster-54 years old

I find that LEE jeans are better than most at not having that gap at the waist, and they come in a variety of lengths. 

If you really want to look like there is more in the rear, look for styles with a flap pocket in the back.  The extra fabric adds bulk.  I have more there than I would like to start with, so I avoid those styles like the plague.

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Hi all I could use your help.  After a summer of not doing much cleaning in the house, I need to get moving.  My question is what to use to clean my baseboards and wood cabinets.  I am trying to use safe products in the house, like organic.  I've always liked natural products but now after bc I can't use anything else.  Or maybe I can procrastinate - I'm good at that.

 Thanks, Mary

Oh, thanks for your reply PatMom.  I will get some Murphy's oil soap.  I also like vinegar in water for floors, just not wood floors. 

Now I fell inspired.  When the weather turns chilly I fell the need to get things clean and cozy.  

Thanks again,

Mary 

I have used Murphy's Oil Soap for over 22 years.  I know cause thats how old my daughter is.  I love to use it on all my kitchen cabinets and  bathroom cabinets. I have used it on baseboards and kitchen table and chairs.  I also use a lot of vinegar mixed to a 50/50 solution with water.   

it feels like christmas [ except for all the crap going on in my life right now] I just found more storage room under the bed in our camper. i have lived here for 7 months now and had no idea.

We use our 5th-wheel trailer as extra storage and we aren't living in it.  That's pretty bad.  If we ever wanted to use it, it would take a half a day to clear it out.

I am such an advocate for the flu shot, and yet I haven't got mine yet this year.  I really need to go get one.  The place I always went was closed down over the Summer.