Unused Holiday Gifts

Before you sell items to an out-of-town thrift store (smiles), What to do with them?

• Recycle holiday cards by saving the decorative side. Then, when ready to use, attach card stock paper on the other side.
• Recycle Christmas trees.
• Use artificial Christmas trees for other holidays, too.
• Donate holiday decor to local classrooms in your community.
• Can it be used for your hobbies?
• Save items for a family-reunion yard sale.
• Review non-profit wish list at stores or view their current newsletter.
• Save for a large, family-bonding party event.
• Surprise bags for guests who come to visit your unique household or family business.
• Donate new and gently used books, video games, DVDs, cookbooks to your community library.
• Ask a teen if they can use item instead of simply giving the item to them.
• Fine jewelry can be made into other items at an additional expense.