This suggestion is something I do ordinarily and has nothing to do with recession. We were taught to live lean. Every spring I go through my closet and those items I have not worn in a year come out of the closet. I determine why it has not been worn, and whether or not (honestly) it will be worn in the next year. Those items I (honestly) can not use come out, and the items purchased recently (the past year) go into a yard sale or resale shop. The items that are too large (Ha!) or too small, or I just don't use anymore, go into a separte pile with the things that do not sell. These items go to a local agency that gives to the needy.
Last year I only made $105 on the yard sale but I helped some folks who really needed the clothes that were left. A tip to the wise: Clothes that are not generations old sell fast. Don't get stuck with antiquated items that you're embarrased to wear and nobody else wants to wear because they are old, not "vintage". This has caught on and my adult children do this as well. Children's clothes that are well kept and unstained are huge sellers. Don't forget to give!
My daughter and son-in-law go downtown with their leftovers and feed the homeless, once a month. When they entertain, they prefer to give untouched food to someone who will eat it. Did you know that you can take prepared food and clothes to the Life Foundation anytime? How much food do you trash?
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NOW HEAR THIS; THIS DISCUSSION HAS MOTIVATED ME TO JUST "DO IT"
I'M TRIED OF BEING A PACK RAT...READING THIS DISCUSSION WEEKLY KEEPS IT OUT FRONT FOR ME. ITS HELPING AND I WILL DO BETTER; THANKS
I HAVE NEVER CEASED TO GIVE....ITS WHO I AM "A CHEERFUL GIVER"
Recycling and sharing will never be out of vogue.