I have a file on my desk called Random Organizing Tips and Helpful Websites and this is my way of cleaning out the file AND sharing the items that might appeal to you.
Did you know that hiring a professional organizer has another benefit (besides helping you to get your home, office and/or life in order and feel tons better about yourself and life in general)? Occasionally we find a few dollars here and there or missing jewelry, etc when sorting through items with clients. I thought it would fun to tell you a few of the BIG FINDS of 2009 (so far!).
3 Birth Certificates
2 Car Titles
3 Passports
$400 in birthday gift cards
Plane tickets
$1,100 in savings bonds in a shoe box in the basement, now worth over $4,000
$60,000 in savings bonds discovered in a 12 year old file folder.
So – if youre putting off scheduling a session with me – think twice – can you afford to wait any longer?!
And here we go with this months Tips and Tricks:
Speaking of savings bonds….
In the most recent AARP bulletin (yes, thank you, Im a member now!)…..if you think you may have some long lost savings bonds, go to www.treasurydirect.gov and under Individuals:What You Can Do column, use the Treasury Hunt tool to plug in the bondholders Social Security number. Only bonds issued from 1974 to present will show up but for earlier bonds, you can write to Bureau of the Public Debt, PO Box 7012, Parkersburg, WV 26106-7012. Include as many details as possible, including names, addresses and approximate issue dates. If bond records are found, the bureau will let you know how to redeem them.
Some great e-cycling resources for you:
www.earth911.org – provides drop off sites and good advice about e-waste.
www.myboneyard.com – secure way to recycle, free shipping and ensures personal data are cleared.
US POSTAL SERVICE – new free mail back program for small electronics- envelopes provided in local post office branches.
Baltimore County Residents:
If youve misplaced your recycle schedule for your neighborhood, just go to www.baltimorecountymd.gov/go/collectionconnection for your schedule.
Get rid of hazardous waste from April to November (i.e. paints, motor oil, antifreeze, pesticides, fertilizers, mercury thermometers, ammunition) at the Eastern Sanitary Landfill, 6259 Days Cove Road in White Marsh. Call 410-887-3745 for more information.
Fix Windshield chips before they turn into a full crack – A repair can be done in your driveway for less than $100 (search mobile glass-repair service and your zip code online to find a company).
Great website for moms and dads – www.handmedowns.com – a one stop destination for buying, selling or donating gently used items.
Save money on airfare – www.yapta.com – helps you get a refund if you buy a ticket and the price later drops.
Online piggy bank – set up a free account at www.SmartyPig.com
Keep plugging and know that Im an email or phone call away. Id love to hear how youre doing in your quest to Aim 4 Order!
Best regards to you and yours.
Cindy