Day 2: Books

Books are an amazing addition to your home, but sometimes there just isn’t enough shelf space. As kids become more advanced readers and their preferences change it’s good to keep your collection current. Take 10 minutes today and scan your books to see if there are any you are ready to part with (yes that means you too parents)! If you are like me and have them all over your house, start small and tackle just one shelf to start.

Questions to ask yourself as you pair down your books.

1. Does it have sentimental value?

2. Is it an appropriate reading level?

3. Will we read this again in the future?

If the answer to these questions is no, it’s time to say goodbye. So what do you do with them now?

1. Donate to a local charity or library

2. Store books with sentimental value if they are not currently being read