6. Career Clothes Post Retirement. Seriously? One would think the day after retiring those clothes would go straight to donation, especially the high heels. I help many retirees and am amazed that a gentleman will hang onto 30 dress shirts when now he lives in T shirts or golf shirts. Women? You will never wear that suit again, trust me, and those high heels are simply dangerous. You wouldn’t want to spend your retirement in a leg cast. Pass them forward if they are in wearable shape. It’s time for comfort!

7. Income Tax Returns. I highly doubt the IRS is coming after your 1978 return. Check with your accountant. Enough said.

8. Reusable Bags. I know, recycle, reduce, reuse. I understand the whole green thing. But, keep a few in your car and use the others for donation bags, or perhaps you bring dinner to a friend using these cloth reusables… but pulleeeze stop stuffing them in your pantry!

9. Tools, nuts, bolts and… yeah. Hang some artwork, need a hammer and picture hanging supplies. Basic necessary tools, ok. Your grandfather’s, father’s and now your tools just to store? Not a good idea. Choose a nice toolbox at a home improvement store and fit the necessities into that one box. Nothing more. Your garage will love you, so will your spouse.

10. Kitchen Gadgets. O! I could tell some stories. I can identify pretty much any weird shaped thing I pull out of a kitchen drawer. Many of us are of the generation of in-home parties, and buyer’s remorse or guilt ended up in our drawers, moved from house to house. Well no more! Keep what you use and only what you use!