I wanted the items my daughter grows out of to have a meaningful second life. 'Buy Nothing' groups help me see they'll go to good use.

• My daughter is an only child, and we get most of her clothing and toys new or gently used. • There's usually still a lot of life left in the items she outgrows, but no one to pass them on to. • Then, I discovered 'Buy Nothing' groups, which help me find families I know will use what we won't.

During my childhood, my mom and her friends and family members saved a lot of money by passing on used baby gear and outgrown clothing. My daughter is an only child, and she doesn't have any older cousins or anyone else who passes things on to her.

As a result, we have purchased most items new or in good used condition, and they often are still in great shape once we are done with them. But determining what to do with all the outgrown clothing, toys, and gear once we are done with them has bee