Do you freecycle?

In preparation for our move, I decided to clean out the boys drawers and closets for clothes that don't fit. But when I was done, I was a little shocked to realize just how few clothes my boys have that actually fit. Since Andrew is going to private school, he really hasn't worn much other than his uniform and Hunter, well, he gets his clothes dirty five seconds after I get them on him, so I wasn't really paying all that much attention.

Oh, what to do what to do? The weather is changing and my kids need clothes.

But, thanks to a friend whose son is growing faster than mine and a woman on Freecycle -- I am now SWIMMING in boys clothes ranging from 12M to boys 8 - and today is the day I chose to sort through the mess. I have several piles. The wash for use now pile (winter clothes in 6 for Andrew and 24 Mo for Hunter), the summer clothes wash for saving pile (clothes that are a little big now, but its too cold to wear them), the too big clothes wash for saving pile (clothes that won't fit next season but I want to save for later), the too-small Freecycle bag (clothes that don't fit Hunter or won't fit next season that I will "pay it forward" and post on Freecycle), a donation pile (clothes that are in good condition but that I wouldn't like for my kids to wear - I'll drop them off for the local kids shelter) and a trash pile (clothes that I wouldn't wish on any other mother for the life of me!)

If you've never done Freecycle, you should! It's easy. You can read through posts of things people are giving away and respond if you'd like to pick up the item, you can post things you want to give away or you can post items you are looking for. Earlier this year I posted that I needed some planting pots for a little garden I wanted to plant in the backyard. A lady on the other side of town answered my post saying she had several and I was able to pick them up. Some people give away things like washing machines or televisions, others are as small as unused makeup or clothes. Save money, save room in the landfills. Good for you, good for the environment and excellent for the other person not wanting to spend money to dump things

When you have boys, the clothes are going to get ruined anyway, so why spend a lot of money on them! Of course, I do buy a couple sets of nice things for special occasions.

For a garage sale junkie like me, Freecycle is a dream come true and I am completely indebted now that my boy's drawers are brimming with fall clothes.

Thank you!!!