The holidays are over, and now you may have some gift clutter.
After organizing for these many years in hundreds of households, I see this over and over again. There is guilt when it comes to letting of a gift from someone you care about. I have prepared the following proposition to address the dilemma of letting go of those gifts you receive that you do not want or need. Please vote YES on this proposition and institute it in your household.
Whereas, most of the time, a gift-givers intention is to bring you joy, which means the gift is freely given and can be freely given away;
And Whereas, if a person gives you a gift wrapped in obligation and guilt, it’s not a gift but a manipulation:
And Whereas, keeping a gift means it is clutter in your space that is not available to be used or appreciated by someone else who may want or need it;
And Whereas, many people re-gift items they do not want or need anyway;
Therefore, do not hesitate to re-gift, donate, or otherwise LET GO of any gift you receive that you do not love, want, or need.
Got that? I know it can be difficult but if you do not activate a gift you get right away, it is OK to let it go. Your love or affiliation with that well-intended person will not be diminished. Move it to your re-gift bin, donation box, or into the hands of your friend’s daughter who can use it now!
You have my permission. Let me know how it goes.