Not sure about you, but all of this nice weather has given me just the right amount of melatonin to get motivated to start my spring cleaning. As I start piling up my "junk" the next question is.... what do I do with it? Toss it? Sell it? What is worth my time and energy?
Whether you are like me and have already gotten a jump start or this is your friendly reminder to look around and declutter, it's easy to get overwhelmed.
Below you will find information about the Shelbyville, IN Community Garage Sale, hosted by Shelbyville Parks and Rec, a list of items to clean out to get you started, and a fun and FREE printable with 80 things to declutter now!
You don't want to miss out on this organized opportunity to do some spring cleaning on May 7th! Booths are going fast and Macaroni Kid Shelbyville IN has 3 tips to make sure you aren't left out!
Things to keep in mind:
1. They are out of tables!
2. Spaces left are 12 x 10 ft
3. You must register IN PERSON (not over the phone or email) at the Shelbyville, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department front office!
Living SpacesOld newspapers Junk mail Scratched and unwanted CDs and DVDs Old appliance manuals Old magazines Books you have never read Books you won’t read again | DevicesBlurry photos Recorded/downloaded TV shows Unused apps Old emails |
Everything/Junk DrawerOld keys Old phone chargers Corroded batteries Extra scissors Extra or no longer stretchy rubber bands Broken staplers | GarageExtra rakes, shovels, and brooms Broken or extra plant pots Deflated balls Clogged bubble machines Broken sports equipment Expired chemicals Dried out paint cans |
Games/ToysGames with pieces missing Puzzles with missing pieces Broken toys Abandoned/forgotten toys Outgrown costumes Forgotten art projects Dried out markers or markers without caps Broken crayons Tiny chalk pieces | KitchenOut of date food Unused kitchen gadgets Old condiments Spices you won’t use again Unused cookbooks Appliances that are broken Freezer food past its prime Herbs you never use Food no one liked Plastic containers with cracks Containers missing lids Extra pots, pans, and baking sheets Forks with missing or bent prongs Broken spatulas, tongs, and knives Excessive whisks, sifters, and utensils Mystery food Good plates you never use |
BathroomOut of date medicine Old glasses Rusted or tangled jewelry Gloopy lotion Makeup past its prime Brushes that scratch Hair products no longer used Old poofs and loofahs Nearly empty bottles Towel with holes Old hair ties/bows Worn or mildewy bath mats | ClosetsExtra hangers Spare buttons Unflattering clothes Bedding that lost its elastic or has holes Gloves missing their partner Socks with holes Shoes that hurt or cause blisters Tights with ladders Old hats Misshapen clothes & anything that has lost its elastic Shrunken clothes |
OutsideDead plants/flowers Broken garden ornaments | StorageUnwanted holiday decor Old car seat parts Empty boxes Random nuts, bolts, and screws Broken flashlights |
Now that you have a few ideas, MacKid Shelbyville has taken it a step further and created a FREE printable to check things off as you go! Click and enjoy!