tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post5494737838370968816..comments2023-07-22T03:40:53.311-04:00Comments on The Year of Less: Day 100: Eight TowelsKelly Oribinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-60471139715455228582012-11-05T14:05:24.898-05:002012-11-05T14:05:24.898-05:00Just found your blog via Pinterest. I will be rea...Just found your blog via Pinterest. I will be reading more!!Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-26618923572184354652012-11-05T14:02:57.592-05:002012-11-05T14:02:57.592-05:00It would be great to only have 1 towel each, but w...It would be great to only have 1 towel each, but with 10 kids, there are bound to be sick days where an extra towel or two would be handy, especially since I do not have a dryer. We have a few old towels for this purpose, and they do not get taken out unless there is a real need.Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-64836613155457198952012-11-05T13:58:34.392-05:002012-11-05T13:58:34.392-05:00I used to wash & dry towels with the other lau...I used to wash & dry towels with the other laundry, but now I don't have a dryer, so everything gets hung on the line. Since the dryer took care of lint, I now have to wash towels separately so that clothes don't end up full of towel fuzz.Paulanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-75965019244928911142012-11-05T13:54:50.695-05:002012-11-05T13:54:50.695-05:00hey there! big fan of your blogs! I was wondering ...hey there! big fan of your blogs! I was wondering how you do this without a dryer? we have no dryers in Italy and towels take at least 2/3 days ti dry in the winters...Carlottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11026902043042030817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-75057542560640376482012-11-02T19:03:35.802-04:002012-11-02T19:03:35.802-04:00A year and a half ago I packed up half our linen c...A year and a half ago I packed up half our linen closet and put it in a tote in the basement 'just in case' because I was tired of everything falling out from it being stuffed. We never needed a single thing from that tote so today I emptied it out, saved a couple things and sent the rest to Goodwill. Then I had an empty tote to put all my summer clothes in and don't have to buy that extra tote I wanted now!!! Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11249158405191922531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-38841596102615835512012-11-01T03:22:22.571-04:002012-11-01T03:22:22.571-04:00Ok we have 11 towels 4 bath towels, one each and 4...Ok we have 11 towels 4 bath towels, one each and 4 beach towels, one each which we take when we go youth hostelling, to the beach etc and 2 small hand towels for the toilet in the utility room and teh bathroom. My kids do love your hooded towels we do live in the UK so when you get out of the water a big hooded towel is a must in teh cool summer weather! I have one old towel for visiting wet dogs also!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058118359049915779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-91916819110303662372012-10-31T19:15:46.614-04:002012-10-31T19:15:46.614-04:00I'm guessing you must not have overnight guest...I'm guessing you must not have overnight guests? My inlaws come over several times per year, so I have enough extra towels for them all.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08084065752889482895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-86033759148253914022012-10-31T17:37:16.242-04:002012-10-31T17:37:16.242-04:00I wash towels with the other clothing but would st...I wash towels with the other clothing but would still not have a towel washed and laundered unless I really thought about it, in time for DD's next bath... I try not to use the dryer unless I have to and I just put the next load of clothing on when it's ready, so unless I thought 'I must wash DD's towel so put white washing on'...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-41826714425986974112012-10-31T17:32:01.825-04:002012-10-31T17:32:01.825-04:00So glad it's not just me! ;) Just said to DH I...So glad it's not just me! ;) Just said to DH I have no intention of going thru our towels :/ We've just bought a load more toddler towels for DD, we've saved the old baby ones in storage (free) for next baby hopefully and the rest of the towels we have, I don't intend to be washing and laundering that day. Don't get me wrong, I think it's great that you all are able to reduce your towels and actually I could probably get rid of some older ones (beach towel style) but not 'general'...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-22293491311959716342012-10-30T21:00:47.557-04:002012-10-30T21:00:47.557-04:00Out of curiosity, how do you dry your clothes?
We ...Out of curiosity, how do you dry your clothes?<br />We dry them outside, so sometimes they aren't dry in the same day they were washed. So we need at least 2 towels per person.<br />But anyway, this is another great idea. And congratulations on the 100 days :)Mopsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649071223982539916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-78786079198701771472012-10-30T17:48:47.473-04:002012-10-30T17:48:47.473-04:00I don't separate anything anymore! Except for ...I don't separate anything anymore! Except for the very first wash of something new (when they tend to bleed color), everything just goes into a wash with cold water. <br />I too love this blog- we've even gotten rid of the bed frame along with you! :)<br /><br />And you're Canadian?! Where abouts?Crystal M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11746588555015109310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-26570471093549456512012-10-30T16:16:14.274-04:002012-10-30T16:16:14.274-04:00Last year I went through our linen closet and got ...Last year I went through our linen closet and got rid of several towels. Then just yesterday, I pulled out a clean towel and realized - it was a rag towel. It must have slipped through last year! I used it regardless, but once it's time to wash it, it's going into the rag pile for real. I really need to go through the towels again. Honestly, we never have more than 4 house guests at a time. Why do I have at least 12 towels?!<br /><br />Congrats on day 100!Joiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717876163018070032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-67816202035370410752012-10-30T16:07:38.194-04:002012-10-30T16:07:38.194-04:00Kelly I'm so enjoying your two blogs! They hav...Kelly I'm so enjoying your two blogs! They have given me so much inspiration and wellness for my soul. I love the pictures - they say everything. I love your spiritual insights - so authentic and wise. I love your witty and quirky sense of humour too. And of course your simple and beautiful style.<br /><br />So far I have cleaned out my linen closet, my utensil drawer, my clothes closet and packed up bags and bags of clutter to give away. Not as drastic as you but a huge step just the same. It feels so awesome!<br /><br />Today I was in Pier 1 oogling all the Christmas stuff and considering some loveley sparkly ornamental balls. I immedietly though "What would Kelly do?" - which is find something lovely at home to decorate with for Christmas. That and where the heck would I keep them for the other 330 days of the year?<br /><br />Thanks so much Kelly!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02024613458911435527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-8885017132853124002012-10-30T13:56:37.421-04:002012-10-30T13:56:37.421-04:00I am starting to try to not use the cloths dryer f...I am starting to try to not use the cloths dryer for things like towels, I know you did no dryer month as a challenge, but any tips other than vinegar for a softener? Also, we are in the midwest, so not outside drying for me for the winder =( I am hoping to make it work in the basement with the clothesline we have down there. Definitely am going to keep 2/person though because of the extra dry time down there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-3598568021938742012-10-30T11:51:57.138-04:002012-10-30T11:51:57.138-04:00I was also thinking the same thing, our dark color...I was also thinking the same thing, our dark colored towels go with dark clothing, and light colored towels go in with light colored laundry. Oh I do not seperate whites any more either, just lights and darks and kids clothing seperate( I have one with very sensitive skin and cannot use our homemade laundry detergent on his clothing so I just wash all kids clothes seperate).<br />http://fluffybutts-aclothdiaperaddictsblog.blogspot.com/Fluff Addictedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14267806040285293881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-34531674642282531692012-10-30T09:32:23.301-04:002012-10-30T09:32:23.301-04:00I am taking another trip through our linen closet....I am taking another trip through our linen closet. <br /><br />And congrats on your 100 days! KimBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11118240180784107497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-34521484740283677902012-10-30T08:53:23.499-04:002012-10-30T08:53:23.499-04:00I'm curious, why do you wash your towels separ...I'm curious, why do you wash your towels separate from the other laundry? I often just throw a couple towels in an ordinary load of laundry.Kelly Oribinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16490289723982475014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-47037876199654485782012-10-30T06:25:30.945-04:002012-10-30T06:25:30.945-04:00I think this only works for large families. We are...I think this only works for large families. We are a 2 people household. If I would start a load of laundry for 2 towels every time we need them washed that would be even more wasteful than having a few more towels to wait for a full load. Besides what do you do when you don't have a dryer, they aren't ready to be used again in time, especially in the winter time. So I think it is great for big families like yours but it doesn't work for everyone.Carolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937020518211348769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-73760563843313641292012-10-30T04:16:52.557-04:002012-10-30T04:16:52.557-04:00I wish i could be as good as this with towels - we...I wish i could be as good as this with towels - we're a family of 5 and we have so many towels its ridiculous!! I cant get my Husband to part with any either! May have to do a stealth job and start ridding us of them 1 a week! lolAlexnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-3876917920131917242012-10-30T02:31:24.658-04:002012-10-30T02:31:24.658-04:00You are clearly more diligent about laundry than I...You are clearly more diligent about laundry than I am. Two adults, one toddler, no pets and we are frequently OUT of clean towels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-47152214691106941782012-10-29T23:58:22.957-04:002012-10-29T23:58:22.957-04:00I was thinking the same thing the other day! The o...I was thinking the same thing the other day! The only problem in my brain is the clean up towels, I can't decide if I want to keep one or trip ugly towels for the messes that always happen with babies and toddlers or if I should just use something else. . . Hmm . . . Quandry<br /><br />Stephie N<br />SimplyBEEcause.blogspot.comMomma Notzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934455643822311521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-76828005523966225812012-10-29T23:16:58.845-04:002012-10-29T23:16:58.845-04:00I've been thinking about towels just this week...I've been thinking about towels just this week, we have 6 for 3 people and a dog! this is ridiculous, told DH that we aren't buying any other untill all the ones we own are going thread bare. My daughter got attached to my old pink one, the dog use an old thread bare one, and we still have 4 big ones, that are going to last us a few more years. Cynthia Hallerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15693243354879700715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-69129316442179210162012-10-29T22:42:07.480-04:002012-10-29T22:42:07.480-04:00Hmm. I find towels frustrating, because at times I...Hmm. I find towels frustrating, because at times I feel like I don't have time or energy to wash and dry them. But then they sit around in a laundry basket for three weeks because neither of us puts them away, because we have enough towels without them, really. This is an excellent idea. I think I will towel purge this week. Having fewer towels will just force me to on top of the washing, and keep us from leaving the basket hanging around for weeks.<br /><br />Also, we seriously *just* got out the towels we received for our wedding seven years ago. And they're not absorbent at all, which bothers us, so we hate them. So why do I still have them?? Argh, the grip of *stuff*!Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12919898420807582960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-87187761208622307442012-10-29T21:57:32.490-04:002012-10-29T21:57:32.490-04:00Great post. I was just thinking we have too many ...Great post. I was just thinking we have too many towels! Will be cutting down on those soon! Btw, I've recently come across this blog, and it was very encouraging! Thank you for taking the time to do this.Ruthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18280394262322319177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936689144576366026.post-67822612563084187352012-10-29T21:56:57.269-04:002012-10-29T21:56:57.269-04:00LOVE that "in other news" paragraph! Wh...LOVE that "in other news" paragraph! What an awesome result ~ imagine how it will be after the year is over!!tammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803890115567631062noreply@blogger.com