Comments on: What to do With All that Clutter

By: StephF

StephF — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 19:52:29 +0000

Don’t forget your local resale and consignment shops, especially for good kids’ clothing. I just took a large tote of my three daughters’ excess spring/summer clothing to the local children’s resale shop. I made sure everything was clean and in good condition. The owner will call me next week with an offer after she has had a chance to look through them. I will have a choice of cash or store credit. More is given if store credit is chosen, but since my girls still have too many clothes, I will probably go for the cash. It’s much easier than having a yard sale!

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:59:00 +0000

Christine, Check with your city to see if they offer a local hazarous waste drop off. Ours does during our annual community spring clean up. We’re able to drop off chemicals like cleaners, old paint, etc. It’s all collected by a group operated by our county where you can drive a little bit further and drop chemicals off year round.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:28:58 +0000

I am so glad you mentioned freecycle. My family has been blessed because of it. I was in need of a file cabinet, my oldest needed a clarinet since she was using the school’s and would need one to continue playing during the summer. My husband posted for each. When we picked up the file cabinet the woman told us she had also seen the post for a clarinet and knew some people who may be able to help. She put up a post on facebook, and a friend from h.s. whom she had not seen since graduation 25 years ago responded by buying my daughter a brand new clarinet.

By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 07:11:57 +0000

How do I get myself to get rid of gifts people have given me through the years? what is the best method of getting rid of old cleaning solutions from under the sink? Without flushing it down the drain.

By: Crystal & Co

Crystal & Co — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:33:11 +0000

Wonderful tips for getting rid of all the stuff we clean out!

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:07:32 +0000

Was just going to suggest Freecycle also. I’ve had great experiences w/it and have been able to pass along some things that I honestly was surprised to get any replies! More proof that one man’s trash really can be another man’s treasure!

By: TheHappyHousewife

TheHappyHousewife — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:32:14 +0000

Thanks April- I don’t know how I forgot about Freecycle!
Toni

By: ~April~

~*April*~ — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:23:05 +0000

Freecycle. Go to http://www.freecycle.org and find your local online group. You post it online, someone responds if they want it, you set it out on your front porch and the other person picks it up. It’s an amazing way for a community to recycle their things! Enjoy! ? ~*April*~