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[yukonsally]

Random tips I've discovered in decluttering over the past few years (yes, I've been at it for years)

-Always have a give away box going. This encourages giving things away--it will only linger in this box until the box is full and away it goes.

-Any other parents here? My kids seem to collect tiny toys that would be thrown away if donated. I have a stash of tiny toys they never play with or kid meal toys they never opened and give them away on Halloween with candy. Allergen friendly!

-Plan B. I tried to sell a thing on craigslist but there were no bites, so I gave it away. I'd rather have the space than the money.

-Pick a challenge area and do it. The linen closet? The medicine cabinet? The fridge? Clean it out and get things on their way.


What's helped you?

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[alexseanchai]

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[kalloway]

collect tiny toys that would be thrown away if donated

Wait, people need kids for this to happen? I don't get trick-or-treaters where I live, but maybe I can find someone to let me share a porch with this year~ It's a good idea.

[yukonsally]

I just didn't have the toys before the kids! Or I pawned the toys off on someone else?

[kalloway]

I end up with tons of little toys from friends, blind bags, fidget stuff while traveling... now I have an idea of how to re-home them when they build up!

[fred_mouse]

Another option is to give them to K-3 teachers for a 'treasures' box for kids to pick from.

[fred_mouse]

For me, the thing I have to keep in mind is the difference between the dream/idea I had when I got something, and the reality. Sometimes, there really is nothing to be done with an item other than put it in the bin -- there is no option for rehoming that works. This makes me sad and stressed, but I'm getting better at it.

[yukonsally]

Yup. I had to throw some things away this week. And it's okay.

[fred_mouse]

:-}