Cassiesmom,

When I left Michigan, I left EVERYTHING behind. All my furniture, including my Dad's bedroom set which I cherished. Why?? I wanted outta Dodge like nobody's business and took only what I would need that would fit in my car in large black trash bags. It was a very difficult decision, as I had no time to have a tag sale. But, it's just STUFF and can be replaced eventually. I put up signs of stuff for sale and managed to sell my tv and DVD player. I packed away what was most important to me, i.e., mementos, family photographs, etc. and put it in my SIL's garage. She was SUPPOSED to ship most of the stuff (most of it in boxes) last Spring but never did. I'm sure she'll get around to it eventually, cuz there ain't no WAY I'm going back to Michigan ever again. I also took all my kitchen appliances (pots, pans, dishes, etc. no fridge or stove)

Think of it this way...if you haven't had any need for it, and haven't used it in say 5 years, tag sale it, toss it or give it to someone who can use it. Simple as that.