Let go of stuff … empower your life!

RePurpose Garden Fun

A trashed item finds new life. View Before and After and get the “how-to’s” for this easy and whimsical garden idea. Works for indoor or outdoor spaces. See this week’s Light Show now.

Fun REpurpose

Check out this new use for old furniture! View a Before and After corner clearing, find out where to donate those old prom dresses and more.

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Repurpose from the P-Patch

You’re gonna love the creative and fun reuse ideas in this week’s mini Light Show. Enjoy now!

A Clear Place was the featured guest today on Aging Resourcefully, the blog talk show presented by APN (Adult Placement Network). Listeners got a capsule version of how A Clear Place came about, what it offers and what makes it unique. This is a great  interview to share with anyone you know of who is in need of help with their space but is afraid to ask for it. Note: There is a brief intro before the 25 min. interview begins.  Also available on iTunes. Listen now.

Freeze Your Peels

My favorite garbage tip for hot weather! Get it and more on this week’s mini Light Show. View now.

Tropical Estate Sale

Downsizing CAN be fun … even in the heat. Zoe created this reading oasis where shoppers can enjoy garden shade while selecting books. Ripe plums from the tree provide a golden, juicy snack while you browse. Zoe did a great job arranging all the items –  from furniture to ornaments - so things are easy to find and fun to look at. Shoppers are arriving on foot, on bikes and in vans. Terrific bargains and smiling faces – a perfect combo in any weather!  FINAL Sale Date: Sunday July 31st, 10 – 4. 7026 NE Grand, PDX. (Near MLK & Dekum)

SERIOUS downsizing sale

THIS weekend … help Zoe clear out and help yourself to great bargains. If  you are in need of something special, this is the place. Lots of unusual and cool things. Hope to see you there!  View items and descriptions.  Sat/Sun July 30/31 from 10 to 4 in NE PDX. Email Zoe for directions: zoevapa@gmail.com

Jane Green on YouTube

Check out these raw (as in impromptu, unscripted, unrehearsed) video vignettes. Zoe from Seniors Homing Together is preparing for her SERIOUS downsizing sale and I stopped by to lend a hand and offer suggestions. She decided on the spot to record the visit in hopes of inspiring others to start clearing their stuff. If she can do it, anyone can!
 
There are 9 little segments in all. Here are two of them:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvkfUaizWXo&feature=player_embedded
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmQu-YFkcew&feature=related
 
SALE INFO: Zoe was a chef and is letting go of lots of cookware, cookbooks  – along with years of artwork, furniture, art supplies, electronics, etc. Her goal is to live life large in a tiny footprint. Yay! If you are in the PDX area, the sale is this Sat/Sun July 30/31 from 10 to 4 in NE PDX. Email Zoe for directions: zoevapa@gmail.com

Rate Your Water Habits

Take this quick quiz to see how you are doing with our precious water supply. Your score will point you to tips on how to improve where you need to. Rate me now.

Summer Light Show

Hints and links to brighten your day. This week’s mini-show features reading lists, donation suggestions, summer music and more. Check it out!

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