Last night I managed to be semi-productive, which is a change from my usual post-work self – I managed to go through all of my clothes and pull out a LOT of stuff to be donated, as well as pulling some random home items that I no longer want, and am going to donate as well. I ALSO managed to pack everything up AND, while I was doing that, create a list of everything that I am donating, to be signed and attached to a receipt; hopefully I’m donating enough that I can actually have some sort of tax deduction, but I’m not really sure what the amount it that you have to donate. I also pulled a few things that I’m going to try and sell on ebay, but for the most part I’m going to donate it all. Now I just have to decide whither it will go. I really want to find a place that will just give it directly to people who are in need, instead of putting into a store to be sold for cheap (like goodwill, or the SA). But I’m not sure where that is – maybe a women’s shelter? I know my Mom used to donate to AmVet when I was younger, but I’m not sure what they do with it from there. I guess some internet research is in order.
Next step is going to be to start seriously packing for my upcoming move, and then to seel the furniture that we’re not taking with us on craigslist. I’m trying to use this move as a means to simplify my life, and get rid of all the crap that I’ve accumulated in the last few years. There’s stuff that I haven’t worn in YEARS, but I keep it “just in case.” You know how it goes. Well, it’s time for me to realize that just in case isn’t coming (seriously, what could I possibly need my high school graduation dress for anymore? Besides its sentimental value. I haven’t worn it in something like 6 years!).
Ah, small steps forward….
I haven’t done any research on it, but maybe the red cross is looking for things…what with all the flood victims across the country? Let me know what you find out anything about that, because I have some things that need to be donated as well!
Its funny you should mention your graduation dress…I’m going to a reception this summer and it occured to me yesterday that I could wear my graduation dress!! lol. I haven’t worn it in years, but its perfect for the occassion. I know what you mean though…I also still have my prom dress, and even though I HAVE worn it since then, I fear the time may be coming to get rid of it. So how do you really KNOW when its time to get rid of those formal/semi-formal dresses? I mean, if it was up to me I could still keep wearing them…they don’t look THAT dated (or so I think, lol)!