![]() No secret there! If you have things like hats, coats, mittens and other cold weather gear that are in good shape but you no longer use, now is a great time to donate those items. Now is a great time to look at decluttering things like decorations, home décor, festive outfits, seasonal dishware, winter gear and more. ![]() Hard to believe that the holidays are just around the corner. We’re in the holiday home stretch! You’ve made it this far and now it’s time to finish out the year strong. Where to donate: Antiques and home décor, Furniture, Household items, Sports and recreation items Pet supplies: kennels, dishes, toys, and leashes.Furniture: chairs, sofas, recliners, loveseats, end tables, kids furniture.Kitchenware: pots, pans, silverware, etc.Toasters, blenders, and other small kitchen appliances.Start with one room at a time and make your way around the house. If you find you haven’t made as much progress as you would like, set aside just 15-20 minutes a day and work on decluttering. Tip: Decluttering and using your declutter calendar doesn’t have to be an all-day event. It’s also a good time to look at decluttering back–to-school items that someone else might really appreciate. Keep up the good work! This is a great time to look at items around the house, like small electronics, kitchenware and furniture. Take a look back at the progress you’ve made the first half of the year and pat yourself on the back! You’re making decluttering and donation a priority, reducing waste, keeping items out of landfills and bringing joy to people you’ve likely never even met. This almost feels like another fresh start. In this quarter, summer will come to an end this and a new school year will begin. Related Reading: 7 Steps to organize your donations while staying at home Where to donate: Bicycles, Fitness equipment, Lawn and garden tools Home office equipment: desks, chairs, file cabinets, bookcases.Scooters, rollerblades, and other outdoor toys.Exercise equipment: stationary bikes, weights, ellipticals, treadmills, etc.Tip: Were there any items on the declutter calendar in winter that you didn’t think you could part with, maybe choosing to wait and see if you’d use again? Well, if you didn’t use them, now is the time to revisit them and consider donating them for real this time. This season might have you out in the garage and shed looking for things like lawn and garden items, camping gear, bikes and more. Especially when you think of the enjoyment others will have with their “new-to-them” items. Spring cleaning doesn’t have to be daunting, it can be fun. This season, let’s focus on items you no longer need for spring and the upcoming summer. ![]() You survived the winter! Spring is in the air (with hopefully little snow on the ground). Where to donate: Books, Children’s clothing, Men’s clothing, Women’s clothing, Games and toys
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