Open Space Organizing

Electronic, Textiles and Pumpkin Recycling Event in Carol Stream

Saturday Nov 6, 2021
From 8am - 12 noon

Check it out!
https://www.carolstream.org/Home/Components/News/News/1533/276

Pumpkin, Textiles, & Electronics Recycling Event When visiting the Municipal Center be sure to wear your face covering and to maintain 6 feet of separation from other guests.

Looking to get rid of some of your old electronics? Check out this Electronics Recycling Event, Saturday, May 8 in West Chicago. Great opportunity to let stuff go! https://www.scarce.org/event/wayne-township-recycling-extravaganza-3/

Wayne Township Electronics Recycling - SCARCE Wayne Township will be collecting anything electronic, wires, DVDs/CDs, power tools, small household appliances, cameras, exercise equipment, phones,... Read more »

Dusted off my suitcase, pulled out my packing list and now I am ready to go. Quick trip to Charlotte, North Carolina where the temps are in the 40's. Woo Hoo!

This bookcase went from sad......to happy!
Purge, contain, go monochromatic!

Perfect weekend to stay in, work on puzzles and watch the snow fall. Cozy!

Perfect weekend to have some fun with puzzles and watch the snow fall. Cozy!

Have any holiday lights that fizzled out? In most towns you can still recycle until Jan 31. Contact your city for info. Here's a link for Glen Ellyn recycling - https://www.glenellyn.org/695/Holiday-Light-Strand-Recycling

Mid-week mini closet clean out!
Which of your sweaters has fallen out of favor and landed at the back of your closet? Pull those oldies but goodies out and send them on to a new home. Get some breathing space in your closet and help someone else keep cozy!

Is your holiday decor still up or a distant memory? If it's time for you to tackle this project here are a couple tips to help you along.

Put like with like - Outdoor lights in one bin, your nutcracker collection in one bin, ornaments in one bin, mantle decor in one bin, etc
Label everything - One label on the front and one label on the side of each bin
Use clear bins - Clear bins are your friend! Much easier to see what's inside
Take a pic - If one area you decorated turned out great take a pic so you can recreate it next year
Purge - If anything broke now is the time to let it go

When you are all finished undecorating sit back and enjoy your reclaimed open space!

The first week of the New Year! I love setting goals and making resolutions. This year my goals are simple - 1. take risks 2. find joy. I find simple works best!

A fresh start, a fresh chance to let go of whatever has been holding you back. Welcome 2021! Happy New Year!!

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Wishing you joy and peace now and into 2021! Merry Christmas!