Here are some organizations to think about when you are decluttering your home. Giving your items to others that need them, may make it easier.
Clothes:
www.dressforsuccess.org
Electronics:
www.cristina.org
Eyeglasses:
www.lionsclubs.org
Kids Gear:
www.kidsponge.com
Media:
www.thecdexchange.com
Shoes:
www.nikereuseashoe.com
Misc:
www.earth911.com
www.freecycle.org
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Summer Zone Yard Work
Thanks to one of my online friends Cheryl, I just made up a daily zone list for my summer yard work. She uses a fabulous zone list for her property, so I've rearranged the days to fit our schedule and here is the outcome. I'm rather excited to get started and not leave the work to pile up on the weekends. The real benefit is stepping outside each day to enjoy the outdoors, even if it's only for 5 minutes. Taking pride in your property and your surroundings does wonders for the soul.
Summer Zone Yard Work
Monday: Trash and junk patrol (carry a trash can or bag around, gather all trash, then keep that handy because more may turn up in the next step)...if you have dogs, now is the time to scoop that up, and if there are rocks on the lawn, scoop those up while you're at it or toss them by hand.
Tuesday: Mow, wack, prune, weed (if it's growing and needs trimming, do that)
Wednesday: Pick up and put away (pick up for mowing if you'll need to do that, straighten patio chairs, plant pots, etc...remove all the stuff that doesn't belong in this area, put it where it does belong, then whatever is left, tidy it up and make sure it's in its proper place).
Thursday: Clean and tidy (wipe chairs if needed, wash windows on the outside of the house that are in that yard, shake off doormats...just really quickly spend a few minutes making it presentable)
Friday: Repairs/projects/maintenance (if there's time left for it, if not, no worries, but if you have time, just pick 2 or 3 small projects or repairs that have been waiting, and do those: fix that sticking gate latch, repot that plant, put a nail in that loose board on the deck...things like that)
Summer Zone Yard Work
Monday: Trash and junk patrol (carry a trash can or bag around, gather all trash, then keep that handy because more may turn up in the next step)...if you have dogs, now is the time to scoop that up, and if there are rocks on the lawn, scoop those up while you're at it or toss them by hand.
Tuesday: Mow, wack, prune, weed (if it's growing and needs trimming, do that)
Wednesday: Pick up and put away (pick up for mowing if you'll need to do that, straighten patio chairs, plant pots, etc...remove all the stuff that doesn't belong in this area, put it where it does belong, then whatever is left, tidy it up and make sure it's in its proper place).
Thursday: Clean and tidy (wipe chairs if needed, wash windows on the outside of the house that are in that yard, shake off doormats...just really quickly spend a few minutes making it presentable)
Friday: Repairs/projects/maintenance (if there's time left for it, if not, no worries, but if you have time, just pick 2 or 3 small projects or repairs that have been waiting, and do those: fix that sticking gate latch, repot that plant, put a nail in that loose board on the deck...things like that)
Monday, May 10, 2010
Hello, Hello, Hello!!
Sorry for the delay everyone. I was sick for most of the week, so brainstorming, blogging and organizing were put on hold for a bit. I'm ready to move on to a new work zone this week, but in the mean time check out this car organizer. I ran across the article in the Sunday paper and think it's a great item.
http://www.organizeit.com/poswingawayxl.asp
http://www.organizeit.com/poswingawayxl.asp
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