I’m decluttering my house using a local ‘Buy Nothing’ group. It’s still hard to resist taking other people’s free stuff.

The author’s junk pile isn’t quite as bad as this, but she’s trying to get rid of clutter.

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I’ve been a member of my local “Buy Nothing” group on Facebook for five years.
I’ve given away countless items to declutter my home. It always gives me a sense of satisfaction.
But I’ve taken stuff from others that only added to my junk. I’m learning to resist the temptation.

A NASA space costume for Halloween. Check! A lampshade. Check! Two faux fir trees in matching urns. Check and check!

These are some of the things I’ve given away to members of my .

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