{"id":75,"date":"2026-06-24T10:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T10:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/?p=75"},"modified":"2026-06-24T11:29:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T11:29:16","slug":"50-things-we-decided-not-to-move-to-our-new-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/?p=75","title":{"rendered":"50 Things We Decided Not to Move to Our New Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we decided to downsize from our family villa to an apartment, I assumed the hard part would be packing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I was wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hardest part has been deciding what not to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-03_23_44-PM-1024x819.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-03_23_44-PM-1024x819.png 1024w, https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-03_23_44-PM-300x240.png 300w, https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-03_23_44-PM-768x615.png 768w, https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-03_23_44-PM.png 1402w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After living in the same home for many years, it&#8217;s amazing how much we accumulated without really noticing. Cupboards filled up. Drawers became crowded. Storage rooms became treasure troves of things we hadn&#8217;t seen in years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we work through our downsizing journey, we&#8217;ve discovered that every item we choose not to move creates more space for the life we&#8217;re building next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are 50 things we&#8217;ve decided not to bring with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kitchen Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Duplicate saucepans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three different cheese graters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The bread maker we haven&#8217;t used in years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra serving platters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mismatched plastic containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate utensils<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialty gadgets used once<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old water bottles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excess coffee mugs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare wine glasses<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kitchen was a wake-up call. We had enough equipment to cater for a small event, yet used the same handful of items every week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Linen and Bedding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"11\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Old towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Worn beach towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare duvet sets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra pillows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sheets for beds we no longer own<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s surprising how much cupboard space linen occupies. Keeping only our favourites instantly simplified things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Furniture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"16\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extra side tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unused outdoor chairs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversized bookcases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative console tables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furniture that won&#8217;t suit apartment living<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every piece of furniture now needs to earn its place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decorative Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"21\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Artificial plants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative bowls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candles we&#8217;ve never lit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old picture frames<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seasonal decorations we rarely use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wall art that no longer suits our style<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decorative cushions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Random ornaments<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of these items were purchased for a version of our home that no longer exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Books and Magazines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"29\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Old travel guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cookbooks we never open<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magazines kept &#8220;just in case&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate novels<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outdated reference books<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These days, most information is available online. Keeping only our favourites feels far more intentional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Office and Paperwork<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"34\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Old utility bills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expired warranties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empty folders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Broken chargers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old instruction manuals<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The amount of paper we kept was astonishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clothing and Accessories<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"39\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clothes that no longer fit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shoes we never wear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old handbags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Formal outfits from another stage of life<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Duplicate scarves and accessories<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we haven&#8217;t worn it in years, we&#8217;re unlikely to wear it again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sentimental Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"44\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Children&#8217;s school projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Old trophies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boxes of random keepsakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holiday souvenirs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greeting cards<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This category was the most emotional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than keeping everything, we&#8217;ve chosen a handful of meaningful items and photographed many of the rest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miscellaneous Items<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"49\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Exercise equipment gathering dust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Boxes labelled &#8220;miscellaneous&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If a box has remained unopened for several years, that&#8217;s usually a clue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What We Learned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most surprising lesson from downsizing is that letting go hasn&#8217;t felt like losing something.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead, it has felt like gaining clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many of the items we owned represented past habits, past homes, or past versions of ourselves. Keeping everything was quietly creating physical and mental clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As empty nesters, we&#8217;re discovering that the next chapter doesn&#8217;t require more possessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It requires more freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freedom to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freedom to lock up and leave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freedom to spend less time maintaining things and more time enjoying life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The process hasn&#8217;t always been easy, but every box that leaves the house feels like a step toward something lighter and simpler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And honestly?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We haven&#8217;t missed a single thing yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thinking About Downsizing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start with one drawer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One cupboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Small decisions add up quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may be surprised by how little you actually need\u2014and how good it feels to let the rest go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You May Also Enjoy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/?p=20\" type=\"post\" id=\"20\">Why We&#8217;re Downsizing After 15 Years in Dubai<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/?p=73\" type=\"post\" id=\"73\">Our 12-Week Downsizing Plan: Moving From a Dubai Villa to an Apartment<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When we decided to downsize from our family villa to an apartment, I assumed the hard part would be packing. 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