Every year, it feels like spring cleaning just sneaks up on me. Does anyone else feel the same way? Despite the fact that I see the days getting longer and temperatures getting warmer, the idea of picking up and doing an entire overhaul to welcome in spring always throws me for a loop. But this year, I found an easier way to deal with the madness.
A lot of you have seen on my IG stories that I just moved into a new apartment, and while that experience is absolutely awesome, the clean up was CRAZY! I had so many clothes that I couldn’t wear anymore or that I just did not want to take with me, and trying to call up a friend here or there to see who could take them off my hands literally started stressing me out. Moving is one of those things that you really don’t see how much stuff you’ve accumulated until you’re waist deep in it. So y’all know what I did? The thing I do all the time (on the other end) — I thrifted them.
Goodwill is actually doing a really cool spring challenge this year, where they’re urging people not only to declutter their homes by donating all the things in your wardrobe that you don’t need, as well as getting your friends involved by shopping everything from the latest trends to key pieces every misfit needs in their wardrobe! And other than this being an absolutely amazing opportunity to just shop till you drop, this is also serving our communities by funding job training and employment opportunities for people.
“87 cents on every dollar spent on donated goods at Goodwill goes towards creating employment and job training opportunities for your neighbors.”
Y’all know I love to find a bit of everything at Goodwill, so the fact they are giving me an option to let go of the old AND welcome in the new? At a discounted rate? Yep, that’s my type of style. Here are a few tips on how to declutter your wardrobe this spring:
Donate what you can’t wear anymore.
That shirt that’s two sizes too small that you’ve thrown in the back of the closet? Yeah, it’s time to let it go. Go through your wardrobe and pick out the items that still look fresh and fly but need a bit of attention because you can’t even wear it anymore. Don’t worry, you’re not alone: There are many jeans I had to put in the ‘donate’ pile after munching on too many office cookies! Also, those things you’re holding onto because you THINK you’re going to wear them? Throw it in the (donation) bag.
Donate what you choose not to wear anymore.
Some things we just outgrow them. No reason not to donate it and let someone else benefit from your amazing find! If something is just not your style anymore, that’s cool. If something was sort of your pick because it was trendy, but not really your thing? That’s cool, too. But seriously give yourself a second to think about the things you just never reach for because it’s not your vibe, and toss it in the bag! The best part? You’re going to go shopping and get new things!
Donate whatever doesn’t bring you the Marie Kondo joy.
We all know about Marie Kondo and her tips and tricks to decluttering your life. Take to heart the idea that items may make you have emotions, and if something isn’t bringing you complete joy, why hold on to it? You’re blocking that space for something that you really can enjoy, and heck, we could all practice a bit of “everything in my life needs to add fulfillment!” I KNOW I won’t be going full minimalist with the Kondo effect, BUT I’ll give it a shot.
So what are you guys getting rid of this year? Make sure you check out Goodwill’s Spring styles section to learn more about the services they offer and how you can get involved.
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