40 Acts of Stewardship Day #6 - Cupboard Love

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One key to a generous life is to be good stewards of what we have. Today's the day to say I'm bored of the hoard, and put the stuff we have to even better use. What do you have hidden away in cupboards that someone else could benefit from? Who might need/want it? Could you give it away or lend it out today? [/i]Personally, I really need to get rid of the mound of clutter in my house. From the options below, #3 is an awesome idea. It's not garage sale weather so this is a way to get your stuff out.[i] Options: Start simple: gather together a few bags of stuff to take to your local charity shop. And not just the scraps, people – let’s give some good stuff away too! Go back to your circles – who might need what you've got? This may take a little more thought and effort (e.g. sorting out bundles of kids’ clothes, digging out old tools, fixing an old bike ready for giving away, or wiping a laptop). Be intentional about what you give and to whom. Organize a clothes/book/jewelry/ tool swap. Contact the people in your circles to see who would be interested in helping out or hosting, and then find ways to spread the word. A great way to minimize clutter, meet someone else's need, and make new friends all at once.