Okay, people. I need some real-life advice, here. We've donated/sold/given away of a lot of stuff already in preparation for our big move, but there's still more to go! And I have a few select items that I just do not know what to do with.
So now let's play a game called "What Should Ginny Do With _____?"
What's behind Door #1?
My wedding dress. And no, it sadly has not been cleaned, though at least it is hung in my closet in its pretty white bag. I know most people would freak out at the thought of doing anything with a wedding dress but preserving it, but I just don't know. How many people really wear their mother's dress? I did not (poofy 80's sleeves. Sorry, Mom. Love you).
I feel that my options are:
a. Preserve and save it (so it can sit in storage).
b. Donate it to a worthwhile organization (like my friend Jessica--read that story here).
c. Sell it (unlikely, and I don't really want to do that).
d. Save it but use it in some other manner. I would love to somehow non-cheesily display part of it...but I have no idea how. Any ideas?
On to Door #2...
My graduation cap and gown. Is it possible to resell these? Or does everyone just give them to Goodwill?
Things are getting really exciting now! What's behind Door #3?!
My old Macbook that won't turn on or work at all. Obviously Apple is not going to buy it from me since it no longer works. But is there any other way to wipe it clean and recycle the hardware?
And lastly, behind Door #4...
Cowboy boots. Yep, we both have 'em and don't really need 'em (plus we have been told that people in Georgia do not like people who wear cowboy boots). They're still in great condition. Anyone know if there's a place to resell these? Neither of the consignment stores in town take stuff like that, to my knowledge.
I would greatly appreciate your thoughts and advice. :) Thanks and gig 'em.
1) Wedding dress - it can be used to create christening gowns for future children. Otherwise, I haven't been able to find any creative uses. I did see on Pinterest that someone framed their wedding dress and hung it up in their (enormous) closet. It could work. :)
ReplyDelete2) Cap and gown, no idea. I'm pretty sure my mom still has mine, but I don't know why.
3) Yes, you can wipe it clean with the original software it came with. But that kind of requires you to be able to turn it on. You can sell it on eBay?
4) What size cowboy boots? I want 'em! :)
You can recycle computers at most recycling places.
ReplyDeleteIf you know any A&M undergrads you could give your cap and gown to them. Or give it to Eliot and maybe he'll know somebody to give it to.
Depending on what kind of material your wedding dress is, it could be made into LOTS Of baby things! Blanket, pillows or dresses! I saw on Pinterest someone who made their wedding dress into like 20 different things... some I'm not so sure about..but there were a few ok ideas! I also saw on pinterest someone who put cowboy boots on their porch with a flower pot inside with some tall flowers. It was super cute! Cowboy boots are good in weather too so they were good all year long and it gave it a cute southern look.
ReplyDeleteKeep the boots. We seem to have at least one C&W themed party a year. Yeehaw!
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