I love to give things away...for free! If I have no where to put it, or I never use it, or it is more trouble than its worth, I'll give it away. My favorite place to do it is to wheel the item(s) out to the curb with a big "FREE" sign on them. It is amazing how quickly they get gone. It's a good thing for all involved.
When I moved to SC, I had a few modern furniture items that were nice but did not fit here. Rather than move them, out to the curb they went. Everything was gone in a day. Sure, I could have sold them... but why not make someone's day? Serendipity! Have you ever done it? It feels great. No strings, no expectations, and mostly no hassle.
Since I've moved here last year, I've given away an uncomfortable desk chair and tonight, a push lawnmower, that still works but could use some TLC. It is really tough to start, and I could see myself pulling some muscle that would put me down for a good long while. I can't afford injury so out it went. I probably used it just a few times in the past year. Time for a gas powered weed eater!
I still have a broom and a decorative glass candle holder that someone left out near the garbage bin at my apartment years ago. They were too nice to throw out and so they were left for the taking.
I figured it's time to "pay it forward".
So, I did...
...and I still am.
Try it.
You'll love it.
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