Comments on: Simple Lives with Less Clutter

By: pidgeon92

pidgeon92 — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 01:43:00 +0000

I, too, have been purging alot lately. I have given at least a dozen bags of clothing to the Salvation Army, in addition to some other items. I’ve sold a few things on eBay, but that didn’t net much, so I organized a neighborhood yard sale. It rained on and off most of the day, but we came out of it with about $950. I priced the stuff cheap to go, I can only imagine how many thousands of dollars I spent on the stuff, just to have it collecting dust for years.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 01:08:00 +0000

We usually donate to Goodwill. There are a ton around the Washington D.C. area. In NC we donate to a place called the ‘Donation Center’. I take books to the local library, (though you should call your local library first… not all libraries will take donations). I’ve also tried a local chapter of freecycle in my area, but to date I’ve been unsuccessful in getting anyone to take my unwanted items.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 06:46:00 +0000

Here’s another resource for getting rid of stuff, but not from a blog that seems to value frugality (although I wish they did!):
http://casasugar.com/617836

Beth, we donate to an organization that runs a thrift store for individuals with developmental disabilities, called CARH (based in SF Bay Area). I’m sure if you googled your area and clothing donations, or something along those lines, you could find something. I also wonder if a local church would know of any place.

By: beth

beth — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 04:58:00 +0000

Where did you find to donate household items? I have a few things I never use that I'd like to donate, but I have no idea where.

I really need to work on getting rid of stuff. Thanks for the links.