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It’s Spring Cleaning Time, Again!

Mar-29-2009 By Barbara Zak

Although it doesn’t feel like it here in Washington, ( only in the 40’s), it’s time to at least start thinking about making our homes all fresh and clean for the Spring and Summer months.

About a year ago to be exact, I spoke about Green Spring Cleaning Agents, to help you with that task.  There are some helpful tips there, that are cost free and available from your kitchen pantry.  Better yet, it’s more than likely you have these things on hand, without having to make a special run to the store to purchase cleaners.

Yard sale in Summer 2005 in California
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Then there is the matter of the garage.  At least, I can park in mine, but there is plenty to get rid of.  I will more than likely, sort things, and start by having a garage sale.  What does’nt sell, I like to donate to my local Women’s Shelter.  Household goods are put to good use there, by women who are about to start their lives over, after leaving abusive relationships.

Another thing to do, is give  your things away.  Lyndi, over at Thrifty Creativity wrote an excellent post on freecycling.  She can tell you everything you want to know about, how you can get what you want, or need for free through The Freecycle Network.  Be sure to check it out.

My hope is that these tips and ideas will help you with these often dreaded and daunting tasks.  At least they can help you be more thrifty, frugal, and “green.”

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Just wanted to share this with you.  We need to strive to never have our futrue look like this:

This is what eco- sustainability can look like in our homes:

While visiting the link above, be sure all to notice the article on World Water Day, which was March 22, 2009.  It is our most valuable resource that doesn’t get the attention it should!

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Relax With Barbara On Wednesday 30

Mar-25-2009 By Barbara Zak

I hope this is what heaven is like.  Relax, reflect, meditate and most of all…Enjoy!