Are you looking to make room for your New Year's resolutions in 2024? Whether you want to create more space for a home gym or just need to de-clutter your home, cleaning and purging can be a great way to start the new year off right. Here are some helpful tips on how to get started, as the process can sometimes feel overwhelming. But you can do it, and there's no better time so that you can make room for a fresh start in the new year.
Get organized and start identifying unwanted items
The first step is to get organized. Start by walking through your house room by room. Look in each closet, cabinet, and nook. Look at items and ask yourself if you still love it and use it. Set aside items you no longer want or need.
As you continue this process, you will start to see the areas of your home that need the most purging. If that means you get overwhelmed by a specific room or drawer, that's OK. Come back to it later when you're ready. Some people choose to do this process room by room, or even drawer by drawer. Do it at the speed that works best for you!
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Decide what to do with your stuff
You can sell, donate, recycle or — last resort — toss your unwanted items.
- Selling: Selling items can be a great way to make some extra money. You can list your items online anywhere from eBay to Facebook Marketplace. You could also consider hosting a yard sale or taking your items to a consignment shop.
- Recycling: Many items such as electronics and batteries can be recycled responsibly instead of ending up in a landfill. Check with your local municipality for information about how to safely dispose of hazardous materials like paint and chemicals.
- Donating: If you don’t want to go through the hassle of selling your items, you might donate them instead. Make sure items are in good condition before donating — organizations likely won't want items that are broken, stained or damaged. There are plenty of charities and organizations that will gladly accept your items. Here are some to consider:
- Thrift stores
- Homeless shelters
- Animal shelters and rescues
- Schools and educational programs
- Medical supply charities
- Community centers
- Veterans' support organizations
- Crisis pregnancy centers
- Rehabilitation centers
Beverly Bootstraps- Beverly MA- Donations Accepted
35 Park St.
Beverly, MA 01915
Thrift Shop- 978-927-1561
Office- 978-927-1561
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The Goodwill Store- Danvers MA
301 Newbury St.
Danvers, MA 01923
978-791-0600
139 Endicott St.
Danvers, MA 01923
978-777-8631
Lifebridge Thrift Shop- Salem MA
47 Canal St.
Salem, MA 01970
Questions about donating call 978-745-2459
Essex County Habitat for Humanity- ReStore- Peabody MA
Pulaski Street Industrial Park
58R Pulaski St.
Bldg. 14
Peabody, MA 01960
Phone: 978-587-3077
Leeward Light Thrift Shop-Salisbury MA
126 Bridge Rd.
Salisbury, MA 01952
978-465-1141
Donations:
Tues - Sun: 8am - 10am
Store Hours:
Tues-Sat 10am - 5pm
Sun 10am - 4pm
2 Pond Rd. #1
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-4298
Looking to score a good deal on stuff for your kids or do you have a variety of home/adult/children's items in good to excellent condition ready to sell?! Check out one of these fantastic consignment venues.
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Witch City Consignment- Salem MA
301 Essex St.
Salem MA 01970
978-744-4433
We can and usually buy or sell for you almost anything, but we make that decision when we see the item.
Forget Me Not Consignment Shop- Ipswich MA
28 Market St.
Ipswich, MA 01938
978-356-3211
Worthy Girl Consignment- Beverly MA
276 Cabot St.
Beverly MA 01915
978-969-2761
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Children's Orchard- Newburyport MA
45 Storey Ave #7B
Newburyport, MA 01950
978-462-5437
Gentry's Consignment- Newburyport MA
50 Water St.
Newburyport MA 01950
978-463-0040
The Children's Orchard- Rowley MA
225 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley, MA 01969
978-948-6600
Boston Consignment- Beverly MA
45 Enon St. (Rte 1A)
North Beverly, MA 01915
978-969-1115
No matter where you choose to donate your things, know that your generosity is helping someone in need.
Now that you’ve done the hard work of purging and donating, you should have more room and clear space to start the activities of the new year. You can relax knowing that your stuff has gone to good use ... and you've cleared out space to make room for a new year of success.
