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Cindy Dodd replied to Christine Volpe's discussion 'Family reaction?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

My husband is a pack rat, so I can't do too much with his stuff. However, I am doing well for me and the kids. Cindy

Mar 16, 2010

Kathy C. replied to Christine Volpe's discussion 'Family reaction?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

We actually do this. I have two separate bins of toys and once every moth or every couple of months(when I get around to it I guess) I switch out the bins and it is like they have a whole new of toys to play with again.

Mar 5, 2010

Christine Volpe replied to Mary Alice Teti's discussion 'Where are your bags going: Trash or Good Will?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

Well, I am embarrassed to say that most of the bags really are trash! I give what is definitely usable to St. Vincent dePaul at my church. If it is not usable due to stains, being broken, or missing parts, I toss it. I feel OK with that because I…

Mar 4, 2010

Mary Alice Teti replied to Christine Volpe's discussion 'Family reaction?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

I love this! My kids really notice when the playroom is cleaner. They play better, and clean up is easier. We have had a rule that if it takes us more than 15 minutes of really working to clean it all up, we have too many things. However, when it…

Mar 4, 2010

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Anne Matthews replied to Christine Volpe's discussion 'Family reaction?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

the kids have no idea. the husband is digging it.

Feb 25, 2010

Christine Volpe replied to Christine Volpe's discussion 'Family reaction?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

I've made it through the five-year-old stage with six children and yes, it is totally normal for them to resist getting rid of things. Once, when one of my daughters found something in the garbage, I actually blamed my poor husband! We still…

Feb 25, 2010

Judith Gibbons Riordon replied to Christine Volpe's discussion 'Family reaction?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

My 5-year-old is having a hard time. It really upsets him when we decide to give things away or throw things out. I find myself sending him off with a sibling to be distracted whenever it's time to do our bag for the day. But sometimes he finds…

Feb 24, 2010

Kathy C. replied to Christine Volpe's discussion 'Family reaction?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

My husband thinks it is a great idea but hasn't been home to help with it yet. My sons ages 4 and 3 were not thrilled the first when I went through their toys but they didn't argue too much.

Feb 24, 2010

Jenny replied to Christine Volpe's discussion 'Family reaction?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

My husband has been a cheerleader, but has not contributed to a bag yet. My 5yo son who has a much greater natural sense of neatness than anyone else in the family, actually suggested a purge of his room (provided that he was rewarded for his…

Feb 24, 2010

Anne Matthews replied to Christine Volpe's discussion 'Family reaction?' in the group 40 Bags in 40 Days

cute. i've been waiting for everyone to get out of the house so I can declutter in secret :)

Feb 24, 2010

Family reaction?

I was wondering how your families are reacting to the 40 day purge?I had a funny conversaiton with my 17 yo son yesterday. The bag I got rid of was filled with clutter gathered from the desk where he spends much of his time studying and on the computer. When he saw the bag, he says "When I have my own home I am not going to have so much stuff in it. I guess you could say it will be minimalist." As I pointed out that the contents of the bag I was filling were all from his desk we both had a…See More

Christine Volpe added a discussion to the group 40 Bags in 40 Days Feb 24, 2010

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Christine Volpe commented on Danielle Bean's group '40 Bags in 40 Days'

We got rid of two bags of my 14 year-old's clothes, and one bag of garbage from the schoolroom closet! I think I can easily fill two bags from both cars (maybe more!)

Feb 19, 2010

40 Bags in 40 Days

Commit to rid your home of one bag of "clutter" every day this Lent!

Christine Volpe joined Danielle Bean's group Feb 19, 2010

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Christine Volpe replied to Diana H.'s discussion 'Seton curriculum?'

I used Seton for a period of time when we first began homeschooling seven years ago. I loved their religion books. Having received my CCD training in the 70's, I think I learned as much, if not more than the children learned! The books are very…

Feb 19, 2010

Christine Volpe is now a member of Faith and Family Connect Feb 19, 2010

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Tell us about yourself: I am a stay-at-home mom of six chldren ages 6-22. Five of my children have been homeschooled at one time or another. Right now I have two at home, two in high school and two in college. My college girls live home and commute to school and my oldest daughter is getting married this May. To help them save money, our future s-i-l is bunking in with my two sons. Needless to say, we have a very busy household. There is always a light on!
My husband and I have been married almost 24 years and have been active in our parish pre-cana program for fiteen years, coaching engaged couples and promoting NFP.