I second the suggestion to make heavy use of Goodwill and Salvation Army. I really, really have a hard time throwing away things with even the slightest useful value left in them--but if I know that some poor family will be getting use out of it, then I actually feel good about getting rid of stuff I don't need. An emotional attachment is harder to overcome, but just keep reminding yourself what an impact a simple set of glasses could have on a family that doesn't have any. Or there are places like nursing homes full of people who love to craft but don't have the materials available anymore. Can you just imagine the joy that would come from a box full of quilting supplies for them?
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