As you open up your holiday presents this month and think about how much fun you are going to have with your new stuff, give a thought or two to your old stuff. Are there CDs, DVDs, video games, software, or books that no longer hold your interest now that you have new ones? Think about donating them to the Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter (NCS).
Read more →I’ve written before about how to keep your wallet and/or handbag clutter-free. Here’s another way to streamline your load when you are out and about. How about owning the World’s Thinnest Wallet?
Read more →Wrap those holiday presents in style, and do something good for the earth at the same time by using recyclable wrapping paper and other holiday consumables. Earth Presents (http://www.earthpresents.com) produces “100% recycled and recyclable wrapping paper. Our designs are inspired by the artwork of students with special talents and special needs at WVSA, a unique nonprofit organization. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of our products benefit WVSA’s School for Arts in Learning. And our matching gift tags…
Read more →Although temperatures here in New York City have remained mild thus far, there was a surprising nip in the air a couple of days ago that reminded me of how unpleasant winter can be when you aren’t dressed warmly enough. A charity called New York Cares collects nearly 70,000 gently used winter coats each December and distributes them to thousands of men, women, and children who would otherwise be cold. This includes not only homeless people, but the thousands of…
Read more →Did you know that 25% of all personal spending in the U.S. occurs between Thanksgiving and Christmas? Before you get started on your holiday gift list, consider contributing to charity instead of contributing to clutter. Here are some charities that my readers have suggested.
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