{"id":26950,"date":"2021-12-24T16:44:22","date_gmt":"2021-12-24T16:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=26950"},"modified":"2021-12-24T16:44:23","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T16:44:23","slug":"things-to-get-rid-of-before-the-new-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/things-to-get-rid-of-before-the-new-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Get Rid Of Before the New Year"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Get a head start on a fresh New Year by clearing your house of clutter right now.\n\n\n\n</p><p class='\"has-text-align-right\"'>By Bobvila\n\n\n\n</p><h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Make the Holidays Easier\n\n\n\n</h2><p>With spotless cupboards, an orderly closet, and a cleaned-out storage space, the holidays are lot easier to manage. When you&rsquo;re rushing about preparing for the holidays, having Christmas decor in easy-to-find containers, serving dishes beautifully placed and accessible, and your favorite holiday attire near at hand makes it easier to find everything you need without fuss. Also, as the end of the year approaches, keep in mind that any donation to a charity organization is tax-deductible!\n\n\n\n</p><p>Continue reading to learn how to make the holidays more efficient by getting rid of these 25 items before New Year&rsquo;s Day.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img fetchpriority='\"high\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/end-of-year-organizing.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26951\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/end-of-year-organizing.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Expired Pantry Goods\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Take everything out of your pantry and check each label, then toss anything that\u2019s past its expiration date. While you\u2019re at it, wipe down the shelves and make a mental note of the staples you have on hand to make holiday grocery shopping easier.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full is-resized><img decoding='\"async\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/expired_pantry_goods.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26952\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/expired_pantry_goods.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Dirty Tablecloths That Never Seem to Get Clean\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Take an inventory of your tablecloths. Pay special attention to the ones that get a lot of use, and finally accept that the wine stain will never go away. Get rid of or donate old tablecloths, and consider purchasing a new one for Christmas dinner.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"800\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/get-rid-stained-linens.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26953\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/get-rid-stained-linens.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Broken Ornaments\n\n\n\n</h2><p>During the holiday season, Christmas ornaments may become a little worse for wear from children, pets, or clumsiness. If they can\u2019t be easily fixed with some glue and a little time, the broken ornaments need to be weeded from the pack.\n\n\n\n</p><p>It\u2019s tough to throw away ornaments that bring back happy memories, so consider upcycling the fragments into playful wall art. Even if you don&rsquo;t celebrate Christmas, now&rsquo;s a good time to go through other seasonal decor and get rid of anything that\u2019s damaged or dingy, or that you just don&rsquo;t like or use anymore.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/get-rid-broken-ornaments.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26954\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/get-rid-broken-ornaments.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Mismatched Food Containers\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Over the holidays, you may want to send guests home toting containers of delicious leftovers. Take control of your food storage containers now to avoid the frantic, last-minute scramble for usable receptacles. Throw away containers without lids, and vice versa. Donate any extras you don\u2019t need.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/get-rid-mismatched-food-containers.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26955\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/get-rid-mismatched-food-containers.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Mugs You Don&rsquo;t Use\n\n\n\n</h2><p>It turns out you can have too many mugs. But it\u2019s so hard to let them go, isn\u2019t it? That said, there are probably a few that you never use and wouldn&rsquo;t miss. Dig out the rarely used mugs in the recesses of your kitchen cabinets, and donate them to a local soup kitchen or church.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/get-rid-mugs-you-dont-use.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26956\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/get-rid-mugs-you-dont-use.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Winter Clothes That No Longer Fit\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Assess your winter wardrobe and discard anything that no longer fits or is no longer in style. Donate items you don&rsquo;t need or want to those who can make good use of them during the cold winter months.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/get-rid-of-old-winter-clothes.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26957\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/get-rid-of-old-winter-clothes.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Toys\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Kids grow out of toys surprisingly quickly. While it\u2019s tempting to keep beloved toys around as a reminder of your kids&rsquo; childhood, why not donate the unused playthings to youngsters who may not have presents waiting under the tree. Pass along gently used toys and throw out those that have been loved too hard. As you&rsquo;re sorting through and feeling nostalgic, consider picking out one or two items as keepsakes.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/get-rid-of-old-toys.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26958\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/get-rid-of-old-toys.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Extra Craft Supplies\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If you\u2019ve worked on any DIY projects this year, there may be a lingering surplus of crafty items on hand that you may not use again. Donate the extra glitter, paint, and baubles to a classroom in need, and ring in the new year with a craft room that&rsquo;s primed for action.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/get-rid-of-extra-craft-supplies.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26959\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/get-rid-of-extra-craft-supplies.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Junk Drawer Overflow\n\n\n\n</h2><p>If it&rsquo;s been a while since you last organized it, your kitchen junk drawer is probably overflowing. Now is a great time to get it under control. Toss out expired coupons and flyers, recycle old batteries, and throw out any unneeded receipts. Get a drawer divider and use it to group together like objects, such as chargers, paper clips, rubber bands, and other junk-drawer denizens.\n\n\n\n</p><p>\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/declutter-junk-drawer.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26960\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/declutter-junk-drawer.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Utensil Drawer Surplus\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Transform your utensil drawer from clutter central to clutter-free with the help of a few dividers (or a flatware organizer) and a whole lot of purging. Get rid of duplicates, and donate any utensils that you never use.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/utensil_drawer_surplus.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26961\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/utensil_drawer_surplus.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Unrecognizable Items in Your Freezer\n\n\n\n</h2><p>Get to the bottom of things\u2014the bottom of your freezer, that is. Throw away anything that\u2019s been sitting there for longer than a year. If you have no idea how long something&rsquo;s been in there, toss it anyway, and be sure to label freezer contents appropriately in the future. If you notice that you&rsquo;re throwing away a lot of food, maybe it&rsquo;s time to adopt a new meal planning strategy that will help you make better use of the food you have.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"435\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/get-rid-old-items-freezer.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26962\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/get-rid-old-items-freezer.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<h2 class='\"wp-block-heading\"'>Bills, Statements, and Other Mail\n\n\n\n</h2><p>After you\u2019ve paid your bills and reviewed paper documents that come in the mail, you generally have no use for them (as many documents are available online). It\u2019s time to tackle the papers in your \u2018to shred\u2019 pile and clear up your desk space. This is also a terrific time to reach out to providers to request having your bills sent to you via email instead.\n\n\n\n</p><div class='\"wp-block-image\"'><figure class='\"aligncenter' size-full><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' width='\"600\"' height='\"800\"' src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/alternatech.net%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2021%5C/12%5C/mail_bills_clutter.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' class='\"wp-image-26963\"' srcset='\"https:\/\/legendstitch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/mail_bills_clutter.jpg' https: sizes='\"(max-width:'>\n\n\n\n<p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"</p><p>Get a head start on a fresh New Year by clearing your house of clutter right now. By Bobvila Make the Holidays Easier With spotless cupboards, an orderly closet, and a cleaned-out storage space, the holidays are lot easier to manage. 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