Paying it Forward

This post will be about passing on your unwanted items. Why?

Well why fill up a landfill with unstained still useful clothes? Why throw away anything that someone can really use.

I'm fond of a free program called Freecycle. You can find a Freecycle Group in your area. Each area may have different rules and regulations. For example, in my area you cannot post an animal for free. Become acquainted with your areas requirements, because there are reasoning's for these rules.

I've heard of great results using another free program called Craigslist, although I have never used it.

By way of BabyCheapskate I found a small fee program called Freepeats. This is another I have not used, but it is filling up quickly.

In addition to your passing on something that someone may need, you can also look for something that you may need.

I passed on to a new young mother all of my baby things from my last pregnancy. She was more than happy to accept my 0-3 months clothes, a swing, and many other items.

Every little bit helps.

An Amazing Rack

By way of GoodyBlog I came across this amazing spice rack at vaughnaustin. I think this may be one of the most amazing ideas out there.

If you have any other ideas, this would a great time to post a comment.

Mail Center

Julie over at Declutter It! has given what seems like the easiest "how-to" for creating a mail center in your home or office.

I hope these steps to creating a mail center will help you reign in all that paper clutter that collects on the tables, counters and any available flat surface.

I will most certainly have to give this a go. It just seems so easy.

Thanks Julie.

Dirty little secrets

At Quick and Simple the Pros are giving their cleaning secrets.

Every one has one or two. The question is, are you willing to tell yours?

I have to say that my secret is that I don't really mop the bathroom. I squirt my cleaner of preference mixed with water and wipe down as I "go".

Christmas Gatherings

We all are celebrating some sort of holiday, be it Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, or what have you. When you celebrate a holiday it more often than not means you will be coming together with family and friends to celebrate together.

Yesterday I visited with my family for Christmas. It was wonderful. I spent time talking and enjoying my Grandma, I helped prepare some of the meal, and we enjoyed a different kind of gift exchange; we call "White Elephant".

I brought along some of Amy's yummy Cranberry Spread, which is now a tradition, and some of those adorable snowmen doughnuts from Skip to my Lou.

Although I often feel sad during the holidays, I always feel blessed to be able to spend time with family. Maybe deep down I feel I need to "De-clutter My Christmas".

I hope that what ever you are celebrating, you can do it with loved ones.