Jul 12, 2022
Celebrate National Give Something Away Day
July 15 is a day that makes an official acknowledgement that one man’s trash is another man’s treasure — National Give Something Away Day. Established in 2015 by Linda Eaton Hall-Fulcher to encourage generosity, the day promotes #giving selflessly, mindful consumerism and #sustainability. It’s a great incentive to #declutter and redistribute anything that you no […]
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Jun 29, 2022
What We Celebrate When We Celebrate Independence Day
Heading into the July 4 weekend, you’re probably getting ready to fly the flag, have a cookout or watch a parade and pyrotechnic display. But it’s also a good time to reflect on what we celebrate when we celebrate #Independence Day. The Second Continental Congress approved a resolution of independence on July 2, 1776, but […]
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Jun 14, 2022
Garage Sale, Giveaway or Garbage
As peak #garage #sale season begins, it’s time to start thinking about the many things in your home that you don’t really need. Some of those items may be worth money to your neighbors — money you that could spend on an experience such as a #summer #vacation. Before you decide to host a garage […]
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May 31, 2022
Veterans Put the ‘Fun’ in Fundraiser
Regular followers of The Organizing Blog know that #donations of used clothing and household goods to ClothingDonations.org go toward programs that help #veterans pay for food, housing, health care and other necessities. But did you know that Vietnam Veterans of America’s local chapters throughout the country also host #fundraisers that get veterans more involved with […]
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May 17, 2022
Gardening Season Has Begun
An unusually cold and rainy spring has finally given way to warm and sunny weather in most of the country. If you haven’t yet planted your summer #vegetable or #flower #garden, there is no time like the present. While starting seeds indoors is the #thriftiest option, you’ll likely need to turn to the local garden […]
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