Yesterday I posted on two facebook pages, one from DuBois and one from Brockway. I asked the question--where can I donate clothes, household items, and yarn? Wow, did I get feedback! I had already taken things to the Salvation Army, but wanted to know what other options were available. We are not enamored with Goodwill. Come to find out, there are a couple of churches that accept clothing and shoes and have times when needy people can "shop" for free. Sounds like what I want! Another lady responded that her elderly mother knits and crochets caps and scarves for veterans and items for NICU in DuBois. I will box up my yarn for her!
Somehow, my mindset is changing and I am starting to get my mind around the concept of TOO MUCH STUFF! For many years I kept things because, "I might need this someday". Now my thought is, "Am I using this or just storing it?" There is so much useful information in the book How to Manage Your Home without Losing Your Mind, I figured out that many of my drawers and cupboards are full if things that I am storing, and the things I am wearing/using sit on top of the counters, etc. Solution: Donate what I am not using!
Another epiphany: It seems to me that when I reduce the amount of stuff I have, organization will be unnecessary!
My method for reducing my number of skirts is: when I put my clean laundry away, I must take out as many skirts as I am putting away. That way my overload will be reduced by seven or eight skirts a week.
And, if I donate two bags and one box a week, how long will it take me to get my house pared down?
At least I am making a beginning...
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