Moving is simply the perfect opportunity to declutter your home. We typically have items that are old and plan to replace. In many cases, we simply have items we’ve hoarded. When packing up for a move, it is important to ask yourself if the items you intend to move with are still worth keeping or if you intend to use them any time soon?
You could decide to keep some of your old/used items, but another great idea could be giving them to those that could be blessed by, or can make better use of them. Giving items away to friends and loved ones is the first thing that typically comes to mind, however, this can also be a great opportunity for you to be more altruistic and give your old items to the less fortunate in shelters and orphanages etc. There are numerous charities, religious outreach programs and missions that you can contact and would be more than happy to take your old items.
At Hypamovers, we’ve come up with a list of our top 10 items you may want to consider donating that can really make an impact to those truly in need:
Clothing
Formal wear and traditional clothing are great giveaway items because they are not everyday items and can be used for other special occasions as well.
Jewelry & Watches
Old jewelry, particularly costume jewelry make great gifts and can be useful to someone else’s fashion sense.
Kitchen Appliances & Crockery
Appliances such as blenders, food processors pots & pans, or even microwave ovens are very practical giveaway items that will always be appreciated.
Cutlery and Wine Glasses
Similar to kitchen appliances, complete sets of cutlery, or pots and pans will always be blessings to those in need of them.
Toys
Children are always in need of these items and toys in good conditions are great giveaways all year round.
Books and Journals
Donating your old books and journals is such a powerful gift as you would aid others in their quest for knowledge.
Entertainment Items
Giving away old entertainment items such as CDs, DVDs, cassette tapes and Vinyl disks can not only benefit others, but can also help you unclutter your home, especially if you opt to digitize your old movies and music before giving them away.
Artwork
Paintings, pictures and vases will always make great gifts simply because artworks are appealing to many people in many different ways.
Gardening Equipment
Lawn mowers, shovels and other gardening tools are also practical giveaway items that people would appreciate.
Old Furniture
Whether it be living room, dining room or bedroom furniture, these are probably the most popular items to give away because new ones are expensive, thus they are always in demand.
Do you need help finding a great program or charity to donate your old items to? Feel free to send us an email at info@hypamovers.com or drop us a line via our Facebook page.