You’re gonna love the creative and fun reuse ideas in this week’s mini Light Show. Enjoy now!
Radio Time for A Clear Place
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!
STUFF coming up!
“The thing I came away with the most was a real paradigm shift – I was able to think of keeping the house clean and clear of clutter as an act of self-care rather than just a chore. I think that will really help motivate my efforts.” AH, NE Portland
Tigard Library sponsors STUFF-ication by Jane Green this Wednesday evening. 6:30-8:30. Free. No need to register. Bring a friend! Click here for more information.
New Before and After
Inspiration is just a click away. Check out these new “before and after” stories with photos in today’s Little Light show.
A Clear Place 