Now that Halloween is over, it is time to organize the costumes and decorations from the holiday. Take a sweep through the house and yard and gather all of your decorations and costumes. Now is a perfect time to purge items that are broken, worn or are needing replacement. Examine each item carefully to determine if you plan to use it again.
You can donate unwanted costumes/decorations to:
-area schools who will continue to use them for future plays
-local community theater groups
-Medieval and Renaissance era costumes would be accepted by the Society of Creative Anachronism (SCA)
-Local Goodwill and Salvation Army stores
-sell on craigslist or eBay
Many store will offer discounts on their remaining Halloween stock giving you an opportunity to pick up some new decorations at a great price. Remember to purge something old prior to bringing in something new. This will help to keep the clutter under control.
It is important to store all the decorations in one place so they will be easy to locate and use the following year. Choose a storage box that will protect the items and help to maintain their original shape. If they box is opaque, clearly label the outside "Halloween Decorations" or list the contents of the box.
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