Out with the Old, In with the New

Everything has an expiration date. If your formerly non-stick pans leave black flecks in your food, or if no two cups match, or if your junk drawer is full of assorted replacement screws, a calculator, and a stopped watch, then it might be time to do a clean-out. Donate or throw away (especially in the case of the pans) the items you no longer use regularly. As you do so, make a replacement list in your planner. You‘ll find many practical additions to your family’s gift list, and you won’t have to worry about finding a place to put them.