Are you sitting home bored out of your mind with nothing to do? Even if you're not, chances are you do have more time on your hands.
Let's make the most of being home by purging and organizing!
Let's talk about all those books we've accumulated over the past several years. Now is a perfect time to go through and let some go and get the rest organized.
I ask for books for my birthday and any Holiday that encourages giving gifts; from anniversaries to Christmas, books, books, books. So, I have a few!
What books should I get rid of?
1. Cookbooks with difficult recipes
You know, the ones you bought, but NEVER use. Yes, those. Time to lighten the load.
2. Books you read and wouldn't rate with 4+ stars
You know you won't read them again, so pass them on.
3. Old textbooks
You've held onto these in the event you need to refer back to clarify what you once learned. But, all they do is collect dust and take up space. Pass that learning forward.
- You can donate these books to a local library or thrift store.
- You can also sell them on an online marketplace.
- Offer them to family and friends who need or want them.
Fun idea:
Organize a virtual book exchange! Use social media or your contact list to get a list of people who are interested in taking part.
Post the books you have available and have them picked up from your front porch. Social distancing...check!
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