Its weird being a toy collector and knowing minimalist. The two uses of space are so apposed.

I have a friend that is probably a minimalist and sometimes she kind of goes off the rails. Like I gave the kids socks, shirts and each a monster high doll. She's and the children have been really greatful about it, sending me pictures of the kids unrapping the gifts and a little hand written note from the kids about what they like about the dolls.

Today however, she made the off handed comment to not send clothes next year as they had to throw away some clothes to make room. And to not give them an ornament next year as they had to throw away some to make room.

Guys, there home looks like a magazine catalog page. Or like something from a cooking show. They dont own anything.

There are a dozen other examples of obsessive behavior like vacuuming every day. Folding clothes two or three times. Alphabetizing all closets. etc.

I really can't imagine living like that. At the very least I'd donated some clothes if my kids had too many.