Holiday Giving while Organizing your Closet

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Holiday Giving while Organizing your ClosetThere is so much excess in most of our homes.If you don't think so, then open a closet and begin to look at everything carefully. When was the last time you used it, wore it or even remembered you had it.The likelihood is that most of the things we keep are rarely used on a regular basis. There are however many people in need, especially now with present times so difficult. Here are some thoughts on how you can make cleaning your closet a charitable act during this holiday season:

1. Begin with your clothing closet - try on every garment and see if it even still looks good on you. Does it fit? Maybe it is not stylish. Perhaps, it would look better on someone else. Start a pile of things that you really won't ever wear again.
2. Go through your handbags and see if any of these have been take out?
3. Go through your shoes...have they all been out for a walk recently.
4. Check out the entry closet where you might keep jackets. This is most needed at winter time.
5. Now move on to the linen closet where you keep blankets and towels. Are there any that could be shared with someone needy?
6. Check your pantry for food that could be taken to the Mission or soup kitchens in town.
7. Go through your child's room and see if there are toys that have not been touched for months.Perhaps your child is growing up and no longer needs those legos or barbie dolls. Surely there is a child you could make smile.
8. Step into your garage and see if there is sports equipment or other things no longer used.

There is so much that can be recycled to a family or institution in need. Just put aside one hour and gather what you can so that you can make someone's Holiday bright.

Happy Holidays!