488: Gifts Plus Decluttering

Dana K White: A Slob Comes Clean · Dec 11, 2025 · 31m

I’m answering questions around the theme of dealing with gifts while you’re actively decluttering your home!

Do you have any tips for dealing with gifts? After every holiday, I end up with a pile of items in the garage that were given with love, but I have no use for or room for.

What do you do with very personalized gifts you don't want to keep? They're too nice to throw away but it feels weird to donate.

How do I declutter items my son made as gifts for me that I no longer like. My son still lives with me, they are displayed in the living area and I don't want to hurt his feelings but would…