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14 Simple Tasks to Complete By The End of the Year
No excuses. None of these take very long to do.
1. Schedule a donation pickup for after the holiday season.
Get rid of outdated clothes you don’t wear and some of the orphaned toys littering your basement to make room for your new gifts. Pencil this on the calendar, so there’s no room for procrastinating. Having it planned will prod you to scan over your donation-worthy goods objectionably.
2. Clean your dishwasher.
Most dishwashers have a filter on the bottom that should be periodically cleared of food debris and gunk. If the inside of your dishwasher looks dirty or has mineral buildup, fill a dishwasher-safe bowl with 2 cups of white vinegar, place it on the top rack, and run it with no detergent. Easy peasy.
3. Recycle old shopping bags and Amazon boxes.
You probably have gobs of paper and plastic bags or cardboard remnants from your IRL or online spending exploits. Make a short trip to a recycling center or stuff them into your bin for pickup. It’s not like you won’t get more the next time you shop.