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Spring cleaning.  We’ve all heard it, but have you ever put it into action?  In my case, it’s not necessarily to clean up and get rid of things I don’t need.  Sure, that happens, but I mainly do it so I can justify acquiring more!  You should do this with everything, but I’m going to focus on clothing, shoes and accessories.

There are so many ways to keep your wardrobe fresh and make room for more:

• Take it to/have a clothing swap!  If you happen to have Trendy Trade Clothing Swap show up near you, this is a great one.  Read how you can get Free Fashionable Clothing AND Help Women In Need.
• Donate your old stuff to a local thrift store.
• Post it on Craigslist – give it away free or make a little cash.
• Do an online “yard sale” on Facebook to see if your friends and family want it.
• Take it to a Really Really Free Market (if you don’t have one near you, start one!).
• Download the OLIO app.  You can give these items away free, or even better, collect a dollar amount you can donate to your favorite charity!
• Get out a box, bin or suitcase just sitting in the garage rafters and put up your fall/winter clothing and take out your spring/summer dresses and skirts.

I have a giant suitcase that sits unused for the majority of the year.  Let’s be real, you don’t need your sweater dresses and furry boots hanging around in the closet in the sweltering summer months.  They are just taking up valuable closet real estate.  The best part?  It’s like getting new clothing all over again!  I just rediscovered sundresses that I haven’t laid eyes on in 6 months and completely forgot that I had.  I don’t even have to go shopping to get my new-to-me fix.  Instant money saver.  Bam!

Bye bye winter…

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