After Mardi Gras, many Baton Rouge families end up with bags of beads, costumes, throws, and souvenirs, and suddenly there’s no clear place to put any of it. The good news is you don’t have to keep everything, and what you do keep can be stored in a way that doesn’t take over your home. Here’s how to handle it without creating more clutter.
Begin With a Simple Sort
Before storing anything, take 10–15 minutes to separate items into simple categories:
• Keepsakes such as favorite beads, special throws, or costumes
• Donate or share items like extra beads, toys, or accessories…