Thrift stores across the country are overwhelmed as people donate items after watching the hit Netflix show Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.
The show encourages people to look at any item they own and get rid of it if it doesn’t spark joy.
And a lot of Hoosiers are doing just that.
"We’re seeing a lot on social media that’s attributable to the buzz around the tidying up show, so I think you can make some association," says Cindy Graham, vice president of marketing at Goodwill of Southern and Central Indiana.
Graham says Goodwill usually sees a spike in donations this time of year because of New Year’s resolutions, so it’s hard to say just how much of the increase is a result of the Tidying Upphenomenon.
But if you’re embracing the trend and find yourself with stacks of joyless items, Graham hopes you’ll consider donating them instead of throwing them away.
Even damaged items can bring in revenue for the charity thrift store.
"So when you donate that bag of clothes or that box of books you can be assured that first of all we’re going to take really good care of it, and secondly we’re going to put that revenue to a really good cause," Graham says.
And if you’re looking for more stuff, now’s the perfect time to hunt through thrift stores. With more donations, there’s a lot more to choose from.
"You can keep pushing things outside your door, but when you’re looking to put that special item that does give you joy inside your door, check out the Goodwill store and see if you can’t find something that might be a good replacement to put into your home," Graham says.