You’ve rearranged your T-shirts into identically folded, color-coded squares. You’ve categorized items in your garage. You’ve donated old pots and pans, sweaters and electronics to a nearby thrift store.

Bets are rarely safe, but we’ll take our chances and assume your sudden desire to declutter is not part of a New Year’s resolution. Marie Kondo’s new Netflix show has invaded your brainwaves. All you can think about is sparking joy.

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So forgive us, Marie Kondo, for what we’re about to suggest. We’re not trying to discourage you from organizing kitchen utensils. We are merely pointing out that now is a great time to peruse your neighborhood thrift store. As your neighbors purge the contents of their house, you can stock up on gently-used items.

Here’s where to go in (and around) Lake Highlands: