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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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.
STUFF to Learn
Stuff issues come in all shapes and sizes … and so do STUFF-ication workshops. Find out about upcoming learning opportunities in your PDX area. A little something for everyone – all at no or low cost!
Get Clear for Summer!
One Stop Sustainability Shop is hosting a special STUFF-ication workshop on June 15th from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This class gives you one hour of STUFF-ication concepts PLUS one hour on how to keep your home clear and fresh for summer. Warm weather brings heavier energy … learn what to do to keep your place clean and fresh the easy green way. Eco-friendly prizes and take home gifts, too! AND you’ll get a coupon for 10% off any purchase in the store if you care to shop after the class. Registration required. $10 fee. Call One Stop on NE Alberta to register: 503-241-5404 or click on the bag for more info and to register online. Hope to see you there!
Note: Grab dinner or a snack at one of the popular spots within two blocks of the store including Black Cat, Tin Shed and Fuel.
Friends at the Fair
Fun to see friendly faces at yesterday’s Sustainabilty Fair in Garden Home. Also enjoyed getting updates from STUFF-ication fans. Thanks, Garden Home Library, for sponsoring this annual event and increasing awareness for sustainable options.
Here are just two of the vendors on hand who are 
definitely worth visiting. Both have retails stores on the eastside of PDX. First up is The One Stop Sustainability Shop on NE Alberta. Barbara offers a super variety of products for the house, pets and kids including locally made items. One Stop also provides workshops on earth friendly topics and has a dedicated spirit that makes going green all the more enjoyable.
Ecohaus specializes in green products for building and remodeling. Their showroom on SE Taylor provides great ideas for flooring including cork and bamboo, eco-friendly carpet choices and beautiful tile options. I love the seaglass and ocean colors they were showing yesterday. The showroom is open 7 days a week for your convenience. Let me know what you think!
Sustainability Month
This week’s mini-show celebrates May in a big way. Learn about:
– National Train Day
– Gifting olive trees in honor of Sustainabilty Month
– Inspired reading that may surprise you
– Reflection
Earth Day is Every Day
This week’s mini-show includes simple ways to honor Mother Earth, a fabulous way to bring water to the world and recommended reading for help in facing the fear and pain of death. View Now.
Make It A Clear Spring
This week’s mini-show features ideas for clearing out your body and your space. Learn how to lighten your load by shifting your diet focus, meet a local green resource for hauling your stuff away, get the real scoop on chocolate and read inspiration for letting your true self shine! Watch now.
Get Rid of Those Bags
Clear out your cupboards and recyle your old boxes of tea. Jasmine Pearl Tea Merchants in NE PDX is offering 20% off any loose leaf tea when you bring in your old boxes of unused tea bags. They’re calling it the Great Tea Swap of 2011. Great idea. I’ll be picking up one of my favorite blends, Jasmine Harmony. Maybe I’ll see you there!
Shred It!
Stuff your old files into a bag and get over to Storables this Saturday. Free shredding from 10 to 1. Tigard, OR and Lynwood, WA locations only. Great chance to clear out and clean up the green way. Two shopping bag limit per person. Get more details here.
A Clear Place 