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.
Lifestyle Blog: Various Topics and Dear Sherlene Letters. Sherlene D. Stevens is a family appropriate blogger, and owns a help-services concierge company brand in Maryland, USA.