It’s time to finally toss those old strands of lights.

It may be easier to part with excess than you think.

After all, do you really need the below seven categories of items?

Dana Wolter Living Room Decoated for Christmas

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The same goes for strands of lights that are tangled, she adds.

Outdated Trendy Items

Certain Christmas trends don’t last forever.

Don’t feel guilty donating or selling these piecesin fact, someone else may still enjoy them.

“Reflect on why they stayed in storage,” she suggests.

“If they dont excite you now, it might be time to say goodbye.”