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I really like this idea. A great way to get my closet cleared. Tried doing this once and then let it go. Need to do it again.
Thanks for the tip.
ZOSMOMMY9/12/2010 3:14:00 PM
This would work brilliantly for me if I had the ability to get rid of clothes I didn't "think" might fit me again later
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