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Get a Jump on Spring Cleaning with Shelbyville's Community Garage Sale

Clear the clutter in these places you may be overlooking, plus a FREE printable checklist!

By Jenna Martin, Publisher of Macaroni Kid Shelbyville, IN March 15, 2022


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!


Overwhelmed and frozen with where to start? Here are categories and items to help you find a starting place!
   

Living Spaces

Old 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

Devices

Blurry photos
Recorded/downloaded TV shows
Unused apps
Old emails

Everything/Junk Drawer

Old keys
Old phone chargers
Corroded batteries
Extra scissors
Extra or no longer stretchy rubber bands
Broken staplers

Garage

Extra rakes, shovels, and brooms
Broken or extra plant pots
Deflated balls
Clogged bubble machines
Broken sports equipment
Expired chemicals
Dried out paint cans

Games/Toys

Games 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

Kitchen

Out of date food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

Bathroom

Out 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

Closets

Extra 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

Outside

Dead plants/flowers
Broken garden ornaments

Storage

Unwanted 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!