Benefits of Shopping Secondhand

Benefits of Shopping Secondhand

Secondhand Wardrobe Day is observed every August 25th. In addition to saving money, buying secondhand clothing saves the Earth's resources. Rather than filling up landfills, secondhand clothing is cheaper, lasts longer, and is already "preshrunk to fit," so you know exactly what you're getting.  Another day to observe is April 24th, Fashion Revolution Day, and Fashion Revolution Week, which occurs annually during the week of April 24th, the anniversary of the Bangladesh Rana Plaza disaster. The Rana Plaza complex…

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8 Blog Posts to Organize Your Life

8 Blog Posts to Organize Your Life

Whether you’re looking to organize your time, finances, or space, we’ve got you covered! Check out eight of our top blog posts to help you organize your life. Organize Your Time We all have the same amount of time in a day but for most of us, it never seems like there's enough of it. Make the most of your time by organizing and scheduling it with a planner! Maybe you’ve used one before but didn’t find it helpful,…

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Declutter and Donate

Declutter and Donate

Have you been decluttering and organizing this spring? Great job! You can donate used but still usable items to local charities. Some will even pick up your items, including furniture! Be sure to label them appropriately and follow any guidelines you’re given by the donee. Donate to Goodwill One of the most common thrift stores in the US, Goodwill resells items while investing in the local community and helping people find jobs. Many will pick up larger items or…

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Get Your Mind Organized

Get Your Mind Organized

They say an organized room signifies an organized mind, and vice versa. So, if your resolutions for the year include getting more organized, you may want to start with your brain. These ten items are the perfect place to start! Keep Written Lists Remembering a lot of things, whether a grocery list, task list, or anything else, takes up valuable resources in your brain. And, though you may not be aware of it, trying to keep it all in…

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How to Replace Vital Documents

How to Replace Vital Documents

Replacing Lost Vital Documents: Essential Steps and Tips Maybe you haven't always kept things very organized. Maybe you lost documents in a move or fire. Whatever the reason, if you find yourself needing to replace vital documents such as a birth certificate or passport, don't despair! It can be done. Replacing Your Social Security Card Providing your social security number is often sufficient, but there are times when you may still have to show the actual card. For example, you…

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