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Want to bless someone else?

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Are you ready to let go of some of your stuff to be a blessing to someone else? Here’s a list of one of our favorite charites, OASIS Ministries most recent needs list: MISCELLANEOUS Pillows, blankets & sheets Towels (bath & kitchen) Heaters Dinner Plates Salad Plates Glasses Cups & saucers Knives, forks & spoons Steak knives Serving bowls Cooking utensils Coffee Pot Toaster Measuring cups Measuring spoons Pots & pans Mixing bowls FURNITURE Kitchen tables Kitchen chairs End tables Dressers TV tables Coffee tables

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Cleaning for a reason

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There’s nothing that makes me happier than seeing people who realize that THEY can really make a difference in other’s lives. We all can. Today’s post is about a great FREE service that started when someone realized what a gift their housekeeping skills could be to someone in need, and then did something about it. I know that I’ve mentioned this here before but it’s worth repeating. If you know any woman currently undergoing chemotherapy, please pass the word on to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning – once per month for 4 months while… read more »

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Recycle Christmas light strands

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I’m learning that alot of what we throw away has value and can be recycled rather than ending up in a landfill. Christmas light strands can be recycled 100%. In this article from the KTVI-FOX 2 website, they say that “there is so much copper in a strand of lights, the plastic and the glass all gets recycled. It just gets shredded and they can re-use the whole thing. Since it’s 100% recyclable, it just doesn’t make sense to throw them in the trash.” At most area Walmart stores, big boxes sit in the garden center begging for bundles of… read more »

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Holiday time management tips

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Make a list. – Create lists for who you need to shop for, what you will buy them, where you will buy it, etc. Plan your days. – Schedule time for everything you need to do to enjoy the holidays. When will you shop, clean, cook, etc. Allow extra time. – Always allow more time for tasks than you think it will take. This goes a long way in reducing stress. Prepare in advance. – Prepare cookies, snacks, meals, gifts, etc as far in advance as possible. Say goodbye to perfectionism. – The season is a time to enjoy family… read more »

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Where did I put that email?

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When you stop to think about how much time you waste (lose) searching for things, and the amount of stress it causes, you will understand the value of taking the time to get things organized. You will gain back the time you spent getting organized in no time, and you will save lots more time and stress on top of that! These days we all spend a lot of time on the computer. How many times have you wasted valuable time looking for documents that you know are on your computer, somewhere? It is important to set up your electronic… read more »

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