Posts Tagged: donations

How to Give Away Without Guilt

15, Dec 2017

Is it difficult for you to give away things? You’re not alone! Whether you’re moving, downsizing, or decluttering, many people struggle with it. In this excerpt from Reader’s Digest Best Health magazine, I talk about how to give away without guilt. In order to give away, we first need to… Read more

Breakfast Television: Purge With Purpose – 2017 Edition

25, Mar 2017

Are you putting off spring cleaning because you don’t know what to do with your old stuff? If you want to purge with purpose in 2017, here are some tips from my Breakfast Television Vancouver spot. 1. Towels and Blankets Help out local organizations that care for animals. Contact the… Read more

What to Do With Leftover Renovation Materials

23, Mar 2017

We’re generally concerned with the important stuff like transporting furniture and possessions to our new home when we move. But, if you’ve ever renovated or upgraded the home you’re moving from, you may have leftover renovation materials you have no intention of bringing with you. You want to be socially… Read more

Cash, Consign, Craigslist, or Charity

24, Nov 2010

Recently, I encountered a challenging situation with a homeowner. She was forced to sell her 3200 square foot house and move into a 1900 square foot condo. She was so overwhelmed to be forced out of her home of 35 years that she had no idea where to start or… Read more

Could Your Clothes be Worth Thousands?

26, Feb 2008

How do you define value? In the case of clothing and personal possessions, often the value is more emotional than monetary. Consider for a moment, expressing value in terms of usefulness. If you have not used something as it was intended, it is just lying around taking up space. What… Read more