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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Of course.  You could give everyone a heads up about it, though it sounds like you have.

"Hi family, Janie has grown past the stage of using The Family Rocking Horse, so we are looking to part with it. Since it's been in the family, I wanted to see if someone else would like it (to store, to use, etc).  If not, Bob and I will be donating it next month.  Please let me know by then!  Thanks!"[/quote]

Exactly this. Fair warning, and a [b]specific [/b]deadline. [/quote]

This. Maybe even ask if anyone knows any expectant parents who could use it. That way it could go to a family friend instead of a stranger.

The specific deadline is the most important part though. [/quote]

Agree with this as it's what we do in my family.  We have lots of "stuff" floating around the family that various family members think are heirlooms.  Unfortunately, the family members that think it's just too precious to let go of are also the people that rarely house these items.  So when the current caretaker is done being the caretaker, a message goes out to the family that it will be donated by x date if no one wants it or knows someone who wants it.  You can only object if you are going to take the item yourself, no "oh it must stay in the family but we simply don't have room for it" nonsense.  You either find it a new home or stay quiet.[/quote]

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