Downsizing to an RV, but not sure what to do with all your stuff?
You’re not alone – downsizing to an RV can be daunting.
The idea of living with less stuff may sound great, but the reality of downsizing and getting rid of things can be overwhelming and even emotional.
Why You Need This Course
RVs have space and weight limitations; even with the biggest RV you can’t bring it all with you. This means you’ve got some decisions to make, and it’s not as easy as you may think.
This course will guide you in 2 Major Ways:
1. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
➡ If you are the sentimental type who hangs on to things “just in case” or because of the memories they represent, this course will help you work up gradually to dealing with more difficult items after you first gain some momentum and taste the freedom that letting go can bring.
2. PRACTICAL STEPS for downsizing to an RV
➡ On the other hand, maybe you are eager to be rid of your excess clutter but just don’t know where to begin with the task. This course will give you practical, actionable steps to help you get the ball rolling.
What’s included in the course:
- Step-by-step, category-by-category instructions for sorting your belongings
- Tips for selling your belongings for cash
- What to do with stuff you can’t imagine anyone else would want (without having it end up in a landfill)
- Ideas to help letting go of sentimental items feel less painful
- What to do with valuables and collectibles (besides dumping them at a thrift store)
- Tips for a successful garage sale
- The method that was most effective for helping me sort my stuff quickly when we sold our home and moved into an RV
- Much more – scroll down to see a list of all the lessons.
The course also includes:
- Printable Workbook: to help guide you through the process
- Printable Calendar: for planning your downsize
- Donation & Recycling Resources: A list with links to over a hundred organizations for donating and recycling specific items
What exactly are you going to learn?
This course is a bundle of 5 major topics for downsizing to an RV. Check out the links below to see a further breakdown of the curriculum covered:
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Practical Tips for Downsizing to an RV Effectively
- Worksheets to help you plan and prepare for downsizing
- Tips for selling your belongings for cash
- A list with links to over a hundred organizations for donating and recycling specific items so they don’t end up in a landfill
- Tips for a successful garage sale
- Resources for helping others including family members downsize
- The method that was most effective for helping me sort my stuff quickly when we sold our home and moved into an RV
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How to Deal with Sentimental Belongings
- The method Ashley used to help break the emotional attachment to her belongings
- Step-by-step instructions for sorting sentimental belongings
- Ideas for using and repurposing sentimental items
- What to do with items you’ve decided to get rid of (without having them end up in a landfill)
- What to do with valuables and collectibles (besides dumping them at a thrift store)
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Declutter and Downsize Your Kitchen
- Instructions for decluttering your pantry, refrigerator, and freezer (without any perfectly good food going to waste).
- Tips for organizing a small kitchen.
- Advice for dealing with sentimental and heirloom kitchen items.
- Worksheets to help you plan your ideal kitchen and identify which items you actually need.
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How to Downsize Your Closet
- Instructions for reducing the amount of clothing you own
- Planning guidance to help you decide which clothing meets your needs and fits your personal style
- Techniques to help you break the emotional attachment to clothes you no longer need
- Links for places to sell, recycle, and donate unneeded clothing to give it a second useful life
- Small space clothing storage tips
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Pairing Down Your Household Items
- Step-by-step, category-by-category instructions for sorting your belongings (scroll down to see a complete list of lessons)
- Unique places to donate, sell, and recycle your stuff to give it a second life
- The method that was most effective for helping me sort my stuff quickly when we sold our home and moved into an RV
About Your Instructor:
Ashley Mann, RV Inspiration
In early 2016, Ashley and her husband Josiah listed their house for sale and started shopping for an RV to purchase and live in. Ashley spent that spring and summer figuring out how to get rid of her accumulated belongings to prepare for downsizing to an RV. Now she helps others as they transition to living comfortably in a smaller space.