Oct 1, 2024
It’s Time to Clean and Organize the Garage
Meant to hold an automobile and (maybe) a few tools or outdoor items, the #garage tends to attract all kinds of #stuff. Out of sight and mostly out of mind, the garage can quickly become a dumping ground for old #clothing, #boxes of memorabilia, extra furniture, sporting goods and tons of other items that don’t […]
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Sep 17, 2024
Fall Fashion for the Fastidious Declutterer
September is when the haute couture #fashion houses release their new designs for the year. And while few people can afford to shop the actual runway looks of Paris, New York and Milan themselves, the annual tradition helps set the trends and drives demand for new #clothing at every price point. This year, the hottest […]
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Sep 3, 2024
Celebrating National Grandparents Day
Observed on the Sunday after Labor Day each year, National Grandparents Day is a relatively new holiday recognizing the contributions of family elders. Elder activist Marian McQuade — herself the grandmother to 43 children — first championed the concept in 1970, hoping to give families an occasion to connect with patients in nursing care. West […]
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Aug 20, 2024
Keep Your Car Clutter-Free
Anyone who operates a vehicle knows how quickly it can fill up with papers, empty beverage containers, automotive supplies, receipts and other junk. If you don’t #clean and #organize your vehicle frequently, it can fast become a #cluttered #mess. The mess gets worse if you’re shuttling kids, who leave articles of clothing, sporting goods and […]
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Aug 6, 2024
Camp Out for a Thrifty Summer Getaway
The inflation caused by pandemic-era supply-chain disruptions is rapidly easing. Travel costs are down about 2% from last summer, according to NerdWallet, but leisure is likely competing with necessities for a share of your family’s disposable income. For those who want to get away from it all while keeping #costs in check, there’s a time-tested […]
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