Every so often, I get the de-junking bug and run around my house with my greedy little paws stuffed with garbage bags. I hit the kids’ rooms hard, and believe me, there’s a lot in there to throw away. However, there’s also a lot in there to pass along, and I love to make donations to our local Deseret Industries.
When I give our gently used items to Deseret Industries, I know those things will find a new home where they will be appreciated. They won’t be taking up space in a landfill somewhere, and, perhaps best of all, they won’t be taking up space shoved in the back corner under my son’s bed.
I also like to give our out-grown clothing to the DI. Often, we are finished with clothing long before it’s served its full usefulness, so I enjoy passing it along to someone who might need it. There’s nothing like finding a pair of jeans for $6 when you thought you were going to have to pay $20. It’s a way of giving back to the earth and of giving back to the community by helping those who need it.
And I’ll admit it – we need it. With four children who are growing like weeds on steroids, we go through clothes like crazy. I head down to the DI at least three times a year and outfit the entire clan. I get shirts and pants for play, plus their church clothes. I get my husband’s work clothes there as well. Sometimes, I’m even lucky and find something pretty in a plus size for me. I figure I save around 70% on what I would spend if I were shopping at another store. Plus, if my son comes running in with ripped pants, it’s no big deal. I only paid $3.00 for them.
In addition, with today’s trends being what they are, it gets hard to find modest clothing for my daughter. She’s nearly a teenager and clothing in her size is laughable. But the clothes at the DI are, for the most part, modest. I have better luck finding her clothes there than anywhere else.
If you live in reasonable proximity to a Deseret Industries, I encourage you to donate your gently used items and to take a look around inside as well for things you might need. I’ve found kitchen appliances, bedding, furniture, books, games, toys, pictures, and bicycles as well as clothing. You just might find something you can use, too.
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