Most donation drop-off centers accept items year around, and the busiest time is the final six days of the year. At this time, twice as many people take donations to a tax-deductible charity organization to get a last-minute tax receipt. Why? Items donated to this kind of charity before January 1 is usually deductible on that years' tax return.
Things to keep in mind when donating to...
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Fabulous Thrift Store Finds
Welcome to my new Thrift Store Finds page!
You can always find me dropping and shopping at thrift stores. Rarely do I buy new clothes at full price...there are too many good deals to be found at second hand, resale, consignment shops, yard and estate sales. It makes for fun and guilt-less retail therapy! No shopping remorse here when I only paid...
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How to Organize and Pack For A Trip
I often help my busy clients prepare for their vacations and business travels. This includes creating packing lists, organizing and packing suitcases and carry-on luggage. Here are packing tips for easier traveling:
Pack clothing tightly but without over stuffing the suitcase. Tight packing means no loss of space and fewer wrinkles. There are two basic ways to pack efficiently:
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- The Rolling Method - Roll...
Basement Declutter and A Mohawk
This Oakland, CA client initially planned for us to tackle her basement exactly one year ago this month, right after we finished organizing her garage. I didn't hear back from her, and thought that perhaps she was unhappy with my services! It turned out (as it usually does) that personal life stuff happened and so she didn't get a chance to...
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Interview with Betty A. Sproule, co-author of The Stuff Cure
I am interviewing Betty A. Sproule, co-author of The Stuff Cure: How we lost 8,000 pounds of stuff for fun, profit, virtue, and a better world.
What a catchy title, Betty, who should read your book?
Our book is for anyone who feels that they have more stuff in their home and garage than they...
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