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Spring Cleaning - Turn Useless into Useful‏

It’s that time of year again - time for Spring cleaning.  As the weather is getting much warmer and the days longer, I am getting more motivated to get more done around the house and yard. 
 
Inside so much seems to have accumulated over the winter.  It’s time to sort, trade, giveaway, or sell all the “treasures” that are sitting in the garage, stacked in a corner, cluttering the closets, or collecting dust in the attic and basement. 
 
Take it “One Room at a Time” - no sense in getting overwhelmed by the yearly chore ahead of you.  Start by sorting through the drawers and closets.  If it’s not been used or worn in over a year and is not of extreme sentimental value to you, it really needs to go.  As someone who likes auctions and yard sales, I look at it like this.  If I get rid of what I don’t need and use I can make room for all the new treasures I am going to find this summer - such a happy thought.
 
What can you do with all these items that you have sorted through and just can’t throw them away because they are still useable?  Donate some things to Goodwill, the Salvation Army, or your local thrift stores, have a yard sale, post the items on websites such as www.iWannaTrade.com that offer free classifieds and auctions, and of course recycle if possible.
You will be surprised to see how many people are interested in all the things you no longer have a use for.

March is National Craft Month - Share your craft skills with a friend, your neighbor, or a family member.
 
Growing up I learned to crochet, knit and sew from my grandmother and mother.  I carried this tradition on with my family.  I taught my daughter to crochet and my niece is now interested also.  Craft supplies were always available at our house and creativity was encouraged. 
 
Encourage your children by keeping crayons, paints, drawing paper, and other craft supplies available and accessible.  My favorite activity when my children were younger was to line my kitchen wall with newspaper rolls that were available from my mom’s work.  My children and their friends would spend a lot of time drawing on those papers.  They couldn’t seem to come into the kitchen without picking up a crayon and drawing.  When the paper was full, we would just replace it with new sheets. I think the greatest thing now is the chalkboard paint.  Purchase the craft kits for children such as woodworking, candle making, jewelry/beading, etc.  These encourage them to explore all the different crafts to find what they enjoy. 
 
Not only is crafting a way of relaxing, but also it can be a source of extra income.  Sell your finished products at craft fairs, yard sales, flea markets, or online at websites such as http://www.iwannatrade.com/ who offer free classifieds, free trades, and flat rate auctions.
 
To learn more about National Craft Month, visit your local craft retailer.
 
 

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