A Green Solution for Spring Cleaning

With the hope of warmer weather in the air, now's the time to clean out your closets and weed through what you might want to shed. Where to bring what you no longer want to wear? Here are a few opportunities to recycle clothing, equipment and more and perhaps exchange something you don't want for something you can use.

The Sharing Shelf

Have you been staring at that Gucci dress from 10 years ago wondering if you will ever get to wear it again? What about the handbag that is "just not right" for you anymore or those Manolo's that are still in the box.

"Design'd to Go", a fundraiser for The Sharing Shelf of Family Services of Westchester is collecting designer and bridge clothing, accessories, handbags and shoes to be sold in an event on May 7, 2016. All proceeds will go towards providing low income local children with essential clothing and school supplies.

They are seeking donations of the following brands and brands with a similar price point.

7 for All Mankind, AG, Alice + Olivia, Aquatilia, Armani, Burberry, Calypso, Chanel, Coach, Cole Haan, Ecru, Eileen Fisher, Ella Moss, Equipment, Etro, Fendi, Ferragamo, Gucci, Hudson, J. Crew, James Pearce, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade, Lily Pulitzer, Marc Jacobs, Milly, Missoni, Paige, Prada, Rag & Bone, Searle, Stuart Weitzman, Tahari, Theory, Tiffany (accessories), Tods, Trina Turk, Valentino, Versace, Vince, Helmut Lang, and more.

Items can be dropped off at 44 Brewster Road, Scarsdale. For more information or to request a pick up, contact Lisa Jacov at jacovhome@gmail.com.

Tag and Book Sale at Scarsdale Woman's Club

The Scarsdale Woman's Club will hold a tag and book sale at 37 Drake Road this Saturday April 16 from 9 am to 4 pm and Sunday April 17 from 12 pm – 3 pm. Stop by to find books, clothing, jewelry and more. Proceeds from the sale go to local charities.

Once Upon a Child

A new resale store has opened on Central Avenue in Scarsdale where you can both buy and sell gently used children's items. You can bring gently used clothing and equipment to the location at 455 Central Park Avenue and they will pay you on the spot for the merchandise. And you can purchase children's apparel, shoes, books, baby equipment and furniture, and more for reasonable prices. Here's a place to sell items you might have given away and to also buy gently-used necessities.

For questions or store hours, the new Once Upon A Child at 455 Central Park Avenue can be reached at 914-874-5535 or online here.