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Housekeeping Tip: Getting rid of gifts

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Published: 2013-01-15 20:15:00
Updated: 2013-01-15 20:15:00

Posted: January 15

Tags: Mom's Life

Did your Aunt Sally give you a tea cup that just isn't your style for Christmas? Are you holding onto a family heirloom that you really don't like or can't use?

Beverly Kain, a Cary mom of two and owner of House-N-Order, says it's OK to get rid of it. Kain provides decorating and organizing services to families across the Triangle. I featured Kain earlier this month. See another tip in the box above.

"Your home should represent you," she tells me.

Watch the quick video interview with Kain for more. Check her website to learn more about what she offers.

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We accumulate this type of clutter and so do our kids! I'd love it if there was a "regift-resale" event.... what do you do with the random items that really should not go to a thrift store or in the garbage?
amandalewisevans
January 18, 2013 9:54 a.m.
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For what it's worth ... I have gotten rid of some things like that. It's hard, but for me, it's about the memories and not the stuff. And I know my relative would rather me be happy with a clutter-free house than to hold on to stuff like that. You could always keep a piece or two ... a serving bowl, etc., that you bring out on holidays.

Sarah (go ask mom)
shall6
January 16, 2013 10:04 a.m.
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What about China that was given to us by my husband's Grandmother as a wedding gift? We've only used it one time. I know it's sentimental but we just don't use it and don't have the space to display it.
10hummingbirds
January 16, 2013 8:23 a.m.
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