I guess it’s not technically spring anymore, but it’s never too late for a bout of good old spring cleaning. And not just in the “clean the shower and sweep” sense, but in the “I am buried under mounds of stuff I don’t need and I can’t breathe anymore!” sense. When I look around my tiny apartment, I see tons of odds and ends that are just collecting dust. I really should make some room, if for no other reason than to clear the way for the stuff I’ll end up stashing through the rest of the year.

Every now and then, my apartment complex will hold a group yard sale. That seems like a great way to make some cash off your unwanted stuff, if you’re the kind of person who can be up and running at 7 a.m. when the hardcore yard-salers are ready to peek under the tarps to get a glimpse of your wares.

But, as I work evenings (and am undeniably lazy), I’m looking for a less morning-centric way of getting rid of my clutter.

A friend mentioned the Memphis Freecycle group the other day, and I don’t know why I haven’t checked it out before (possibly because I’d end up taking more stuff than I’d give away, but that’s a risk I’ll just have to take). There’s also the free board on Craigslist, but it’s not exactly hoppin’. And, of course, there’s always good reason to donate stuff to Goodwill or the Salvation Army, or even our own MIFA.

When you de-clutter, what do you do with your stuff?