I am in the process of sorting through a bunch of my stuff to give away some things for donation. I can’t always decide whether I should keep things or get rid of them.

Here are some of the guidelines I’m trying to follow about whether or not to give stuff away:

• Does it fit me right now? I’m tempted to hang on to clothes that don’t fit because I might be that weight again someday. I’m stopping that habit. If it doesn’t fit my current body then I don’t need it. The plus size Halloween costumes and the teeny bikini both have to go.
• Do I use it? Likewise, I’m not keeping things just because they might have a use someday. If I don’t use it now, I don’t need it. I’ll give it to someone who does.
• Do I love it? There are a few things that I don’t have occasion to use often but I love them anyway. I have an awesome black wig that I’m keeping for this reason.
• How easy is it to replace it? If I don’t really need it and it can be easily replaced anyway then I can get rid of it.

I hope that these guidelines help me to add more to the donation bin this year.

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