The Worst Reason For Not Cleaning Up A Hoard....

@SW-User yeah I need to start in the garage....when it’s too cold or hot I just put things out there and don’t organize....need to do it when the weather is mild like this month. Need to have a good yard sale this year too, was planning on it last year.

@cherokeepatti I was actually just thinking a while back that I have things I don't use that someone else may be able to put to use. They're not cheap things and that has been one of the reasons I keep holding on to them. But, its counterproductive and I can donate them. Maybe they'll find better uses in different homes.

@SW-User There are ways to part with things that could benefit others. Some post free ads on Facebook Marketplace, most want a lot of money but others are reasonable. Many people are wanting to not buy new things imported from China or want good used items as part of an effort to be “green” and to recycle items so that is a good reason to advertise. Of course if you want to donate to people who need them there are other ways to do it.

@cherokeepatti Oh I know the ways to donate, that is not the issue. The issue was reluctance to part with things that were expensive.

@SW-User yes, if you share them with someone that you know who needs them more than you then that may make you feel a lot better about donating them. Kind of like the difference between selling puppies to any random person or making sure they go to loving homes.

@cherokeepatti I'm going to do it. Thank you for writing such a beautiful post.

@SW-User you’re welcome...one item at a time....I wonder if anyone has ever made a blog about parting with their things and making sure they went to people who needed them.

@cherokeepatti I've never seen that but the problem with something like that is attracting scammers.

@SW-User oh yes it is. but you don’t have to give random people who subscribe to your blog your stuff. You can give things to people you know in real life. I usually save up good useable items I acquire until someone has a need and donate to them....have donated to tornado victims, to someone who lost everything in a fire & was starting over, to those who moved here from hurricane areas....there is a also a man who started a fire “closet”, more like a small warehouse full of good useable furniture and household furnishings.