 Our neighbor Barbara has friends who are moving from a large Victorian home with lush gardens to a smaller, modern and contemporary condo. After 30 years in one place, they have MANY items to donate, keep, trash and sell.
That got me to thinking about interesting sites for buying and selling home furnishings and more. Here are a few of many Internet resources that might be of interest to you and your loved ones. Enjoy! AptDeco – New and Used Furniture for Sale https://www.aptdeco.com Charish: Where Design Lovers Buy and Sell https://www.chairish.com Craigslist https://www.craigslist.org/about/sites Etsy: Your Place to Buy and Sell All Things Homemade https://www.etsy.com KRRB Classifieds – Buy and Sell with Locals https://krrb.com Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Do you work hard all week, take time out to grocery shop, purchase lots of produce and other food items with the very best of intentions and then throw much of it away within a week or so because it went bad? Is your shopping cart often filled to capacity with fruits, veggies, dairy products, breads, meats and more? Is your refrigerator packed and yet food often goes to waste in your home? Does this sound familiar? You are definitely not alone!
The Natural Resources Defense Council reports, "In the U.S., 40 percent of all food goes uneaten each year, at a cost of $162 billion annually. Consumers are responsible for 40 percent of this waste—more than any other part of the supply chain. It’s a problem that costs the average family of four roughly $1,500 per year." Get your shopping organized by writing a list and/or using a grocery shopping app. If possible, shop for specific , meal-planning groceries more frequently than doing a massive purchase. Don't forget that frozen fruits and veggies keep a lot longer than fresh and have nearly the same nutritional value! Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  My dear friend Kathy became a grandmother last Friday! She is filled with joy and happiness at the birth of beautiful baby Adele who is named after her great grandmother. Adele, the lovely French baby name, means good humor, of the nobility, noble.
Do you have family, friends, colleagues, neighbors and other loved ones anticipating the birth of their baby? Have fun helping them get organized with a few lists of baby names, meanings and origins. www.babycenter.com/baby-names www.babynames.com https://www.babble.com/baby-names/ https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/ Wishing Adele, all of the babies of the world and their loving families deepest well being and happiness. May your lives be blessed with love, laughter and light! Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Do you know that the United States Department of Energy reports that 25% of people with two-car garages don't park any cars in their garages. 32% of the people with two-car garages only have room for one car!
-Posts on Demand What are we doing with so much "stuff" in our lives? Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Have you been wondering what the value is of your favorite, gently worn winter coat that you've decided to donate to charity? Are you downsizing and/or rightsizing and have an attic, basement or closets full of waiting-to-be-donated items? Paying it forward is a wonderful thing to do and it might just bring you a tax deduction as well!
Visit ...www.irs.gov IRS Publication 526 “Charitable Contributions” IRS Publication 561 “Determining the Value of Donated Property Visit ... www.salvationarmysouth.org/valueguide-htm/ Salvation Army Value Guide Visit ... https://www.goodwill.org/wp.../Donation_Valuation_Guide.pdf Goodwill Donation Guide Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Yesterday my neighbor Ginny and college roommate Maura were talking about the importance of cleaning out the clothing dryer vent at least once a year. For a step-by-step Illustrative guide, visit www.wikihow.com/clean-a-clothes-dryer-vent.
That got me to thinking about additional laundry room tips to recommend to you. 1. Clean the lint from the dryer trap every time you dry clothes! 2. From time to time, vacuum the lint that has fallen behind and around your washer/dryer. 3. Check behind your washer/dryer for lost items and retrieve them with a yardstick. 4. Observe if your washer's drainage tube is in the right position and make any adjustments as needed. A plumber recently told us that our washing machine drainage tube needed to be repositioned to maximize drainage functionality. Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  "The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
-Mark Twain Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Did you know that your microwave can kill the bacteria on your kitchen sponges?
Here's how ... 1. Wet your sponge(s) - dishes, counters, floors 2. Microwave the sponge(s) on high for two minutes. 3. It/they will be hot so let the sponge(s) cool before removing it/them from the microwave. Note: Your dishwasher is another good source for removing bacteria from your sponges. Did you know that you can save lots of time scrubbing the inside of your microwave simply by heating a cup of water for three or four minutes? The steam will loosen food particles built up on the interior walls and a quick wipe with a cloth or paper towel will make the task complete! Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  One of my neighbors stopped by today to tell me that she was on a roll sorting out her two, small clothing closets! That got me to thinking about great ways to get organized with limited storage space.
Here are a few ideas for you to think about using in your home, too.
Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  'Tis the summer season to gather and organize outdoor entertaining supplies in one place for ready-to-go party planning! Backyard cookouts and picnic suppers by the sea will be a breeze when you have organized all of your outdoor items in one handy basket or container.
Supplies to organize include bowls, candles, cups, cutlery (plastic or an inexpensive set of flatware), napkins, plates (disposable or melamine), tablecloth(es), toothpicks (for finger foods) and trash bags for recycling and/or trash. When purchasing outdoor dining supplies, you might choose compostable paper and plastic products as they are readily available and are good for planet Earth. Have fun and happy outdoor partying! Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Outdoor summertime fun includes walking, biking, riding, hiking, pickle ball playing, golfing, swimming and more! It's a great time of year to develop healthy new fitness habits and a quick Google search provided many suggested Web sites to help you get your fitness plans organized. Here are some fitness technology ideas for you to explore ...
Fitness APPS Android Phone: Google's Fit app Apple Smartphone: Health app Tracking Diet and Exercise My Fitness Pal: www.myfitnesspal.com Supertracker: www.supertracker.usda.gov Tracking Devices (Here's a sampling of the many available to review online) Fit Bit: www.fitbitone.com Fit Bit Blaze: www.fitbitblaze.com Garmin Vivofit: www.garmin.com Samsung Gear Fit: www.samsung.com Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ...
Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com  Do you know that 80% of what you file never gets looked at again? Just think of the tremendous amount of paperwork you have in your home and/or office that has been tucked away and not looked at for years! Organize the necessary 20% and consider eliminating the rest.
Also, do you know that your active files should be stored on your desk/table workspace and easily within arm's reach. To reduce clutter and visual distractions, your inactive files (archive files) should be kept in labelled storage boxes or filing cabinets separately from your primary work area. Remember, if you need assistance and support with your family life, home and/or office organization, you are cordially invited to contact ... Donna LaRoche, M.Ed., Professional Organizer Serving Cape Cod, MetroWest and Eastern Massachusetts Contact: 617.640.2366 www.energizeandorganize.com |
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