Apr 17, 2018
Celebrate Earth Day the Ecofriendly Way
April 22 is Earth Day 2018! And while it is a challenge for every person to limit his or her environmental impact, there are plenty of ways you can help protect the earth this week and long into the future. The Earth Day Network is concentrating on ending plastic pollution this year. Being petroleum products, […]
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Apr 3, 2018
Pack Up That Winter Wardrobe
Winter is having an extended stay this year. March’s bluster is going strong into April in many northern states, and snow is lingering on the ground in parts of the Northeast. But most of the nation is gradually warming up, and soon enough, it will be warm and sunny again. That means that you won’t […]
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Mar 20, 2018
The First Day of Spring Means Cleaning
Ah, spring! It’s the season of new beginnings, when the gloomy grays of winter surrender to sunnier weather, warm temperatures and new growth. The flowers are starting to bloom, the birds are chirping and the grass is turning green again. What’s not to like? As you emerge from your wintry cocoon, you might notice that […]
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Mar 6, 2018
Decluttering Do’s and Don’ts
Decluttering is difficult. People tend to let stuff pile up until they just don’t have any more room for all of those extra items of clothing, appliances, knick-knacks and books. The surplus stuff often builds up slowly — purchase by purchase, gift by gift — so you may not even notice how much junk you […]
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Feb 20, 2018
To Declutter, Donate Early and Donate Often
Anyone who has attempted to declutter all or part of their home knows that it can be a time-consuming and often frustrating process. If you stop to think about each item’s sentimental or monetary value and/or get overwhelmed by the project’s scope, you’ll get bogged down. You won’t see progress — and progress is what […]
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