The Great Basement Cleanout

With over a week off, winter approaching, and... mice, Tim & I decided to do an overhaul on the basement. It’s unfinished which is good and bad. I do regret not finding a home with a finished basement. However, the storage is helpful. Maybe too helpful in that too many items were being “saved.”

We bought a ton of plastic bins because unfortunately I learned the hard way that mice can get into cardboard boxes. Yikes.

We did a great job setting items aside for a spring garage sale. A good amount for donations. And Tim did a great job of chucking a LOT of unnecessary items he’s been holding onto for no reason. Honestly, who goes back and looks at their high school or college artwork? Not me. PURGE!! 

I have about two boxes of mementos from school days - mostly just photos. 

Before Pinterest there were binders of images!

Early 2000s - the best time for music.

Senior braces = no teeth smile

TOUGH. Tim said this is just my “everyday” face - haha!

Me and Mama! 1981 before Stephanie was born.

So much awesome. Fanny pack. Boat shoes. Perms.

CAT SWEATER VEST.

Tough Learner’s Permit. Christine, your hair is BROWN, not sandy.