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  • Prof Patty
  • January 20, 2022

31 Things to Get Rid of in January

old or expired makeup (toss most used makeup after 3 months) kitchen appliances you don’t use (ice cream makers, special waffle irons, cake pop makers, bread machines, etc.) fast food stuff (sauc

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