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" Before you start getting rid of clutter, you need to sort it first. Use 3 large containers and label them by writing on separate pieces of paper. Then tape the signs to the containers. You can reassess the contents of the boxes if you decide to change your mind. Make sure the containers are large enough to hold the clutter in the room. Consider making the "Donate" container a box that you can close up and donate easily. Start with the easiest first: the garbage. Look through all of the clutter and put any broken toys and devices, old food, or any other trash that you can easily get rid of. Place them in the "Toss" container and throw them away when you are finished de-cluttering. Throw out any plastic utensils and sauce packets that come with take-out food. Get rid of any frayed or damaged electrical cords. Check the expiration dates on the spices in your pantry and throw out any that are expired. Don't keep old magazines that you know you will never read or use. As you're sorting through your clutter, if you see an item that isn't damaged, but you no longer use it, think about whether you know someone who could use it. Put the items that you know you can give to someone else in the box labeled "Give" and give it to them when you can. Contact the person to see if they are interested in the item so you don't continue to keep the clutter. Think about a friend, relative, or neighbor who could use toys or games that you or your kids no longer use. Items that you find that are in good condition but you never use and are just taking up space can be used by someone else. Place them into the box labeled "Donate" so you can bring them to a donation center later. Donate items to Goodwill for a convenient way to pass along items that can still be used. Give specific items to charities that could use them. For example, if you have a pair of shoes that you don't use but are in good condition, you could donate them to Soles4Souls. After you've sorted all of your clutter, you should be left only with items that you want to keep. Take another look through them to make sure they aren't things that you could give away or donate. If it's an item that you no longer use, but is sentimental to you, think about giving it to someone close to you that you know can use it. You may also notice that your items are much easier to organize after you've gotten rid of clutter. When you come across items that you no longer use or need but are still in good condition, put them in a box that you designate for donations. When to box starts to fill up, bring it to a donation center. Regular donations will continue to reduce your clutter and passes on quality items to people who can still use them. Keep the box in a closet or another out of sight place so it doesn't become clutter itself!

Summary:
Label 3 large containers "Toss," "Give," and "Donate. Toss broken items and trash. Give items that you no longer use to someone who can use them. Donate items that are still useful but you no longer need. Review the items you decided to keep to make sure you need them. Keep a box for regular donations.