Does it bring you joy? If the answer is no, then it's time to toss and send it on its way. BUT if it's a toy, and you're asking a kid, the answer will always be YES I LOVE IT SO MUCH!
Toys will always bring joy to their owners but what about your house running out of room? What about every inch of shelf crammedjammedpacked to the brim with toys toys toys.
Teach your children to share them -- maybe it's not natural for them to want to let things go, but when you work with them to help them understand there are kids that don't get even a sixth of what I know our own receive from aunts, grandparents, cousins, friends, birthday parties, you may be able to lead them to water and make them drink.
I talk about encouraging a spirit of giving with your children, of spreading the good that we have when we have more than we need on The Morning Blend.
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Happy de-cluttering!
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Awesome idea. Much like the Brit tradition of Boxing Day. I need to fall in line!
ReplyDeleteWant to hear something neat?? I received a message from a mom who shops at thrift stores thanking me for this message!!!
DeleteYou are so sweet, Alisha. Thank you. Happy New Year, friend. All the best of 2016 to you and your family.
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