I think we should keep a well stocked pantry in the event of an emergency, but we don't need a ton of stuff to simply make us feel safe. Don't laugh! I think it does give us an illusion of security. It's like when you clean out the fridge and feel like you have "nothing"...you actually had too much or you would not have tossed out stuff!
So I'm going to try to do better about eating what we have, and not stockpiling too much!
Onto the couch drama! I bought a new couch about 7ish months ago...it is red and unique! I have never bought a new couch before! It was fun...but it was not enough seating for our large family and especially when our friends come over...so I decided to get a sectional...
I looked and looked at new ones. I found nothing that met all my criteria. So I bought a used one! After I got it home I realised the prior owners were cat owners (daughter has allergies to cats!) and heavy smokers.
So, I cleaned it and cleaned it and cleaned it....then I knew it would be perfect! I had it all done before my husband got in from a trip to Japan. It was thrilling! It even fit our small living room beautifully!
I got it in the home just hours before my husbands plane came in! I was excited. Then off to the airport! When we walked into the house a few hours later...it was awful! The smell was so very unpleasant~ and I had spent so much time cleaning it! Within the hour I had it back on the porch! Lesson learned!
The good news ending was that I found another used one! It is beautiful, super cozy and cat and smoker free! The bad news? It is SO big my new red couch does not fit anymore! Live and learn!
