Sunday, March 11, 2012

Spring Cleaning Part 1

The sun is shining and plants are poking out of the ground in the Midwest.  Many people start spring-cleaning to get winter’s dust out of the corners.  In addition to that, I like to look for hidden treasures and stagnant belongings.  Every unloved item is an opportunity in disguise.  You can turn it into cash for your financial goal or gift it to someone else.  For now we will focus on liquidating… I smell yard sale season coming soon!

Cleaning does not have to be a one day event, mine is often ongoing.  As I make my way room by room, through closets and shelves, I keep a jar and a box handy.  The jar is for found money.  Sorting through drawers and under the couch cushions is bound to turn up some loose change, maybe a forgotten gift card or check.  You may be surprised! 

The box is for everything I find that does not fit, does not work, that I do not like anymore, or the likelihood of it being used is very low.  Look for big items that you can list for sale in a local free ad or online for quick cash.  That is a good way to see reward for your efforts and gain momentum.  There are many things we can do with the small stuff.  

To be continued... 

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