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Editor’s Note: We are pleased to announce that Nancy Peham, a certified Certified Professional Organizer® with more than 15 years of experience under her belt has joined us as a contributor and columnist. For her first installment, we tasked her with helping us address all that stuff that didn’t bring us joy when we got our Kon Mari on.
By Nancy Peham
Special Contributor
Have you heard of Marie Kondo, the current rage in organizing gurus? If not you’re probably living under a rock! The petite Japanese queen of “tidying up” has been the talk of the media recently due to her current Netflix mini-series.
She’s the author of “The Life-Changing Method of Tidying Up,” and “Spark Joy.”
In a nutshell, her philosophy states that if your possessions don’t spark joy in your life then you should get rid of them.
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Among other things, Marie Kondo advocates thanking each item as you let it go. I agree that we should all be grateful for everything we have, especially since there are so many people less fortunate right here in Dallas. The Kon Mari method may not be for everyone, but if you’re ready to part with piles of clothing, household items, or furniture, then check out the information below.
Here’s a list of some lesser-known, Dallas-area charities that would love to take your gently used items and help those in need. Each one has a special mission and purpose, so choose the one that speaks to you and “spark joy” in those less fortunate. (more…)
