Do we really need 12 basketballs?

Sport equipment tends to grow like kids. Within the next 30 days more equipment will fill our overstuffed garages. Be proactive and clear the clutter in preparation. These web sites are so very appreciative of your generous donation.

www.iloveschools.com teachers post a wish list of sporting goods for their schools

www.sportsgifts.org will accept any type of sporting equipment and uses the proceeds to fund community sports programs

www.nikeuseashoe.com Nike recycles all brands of used athletic shoes

www.recycledrunners.com helps you recycle used athletic shoes

I'll wear it once I lose twenty pounds!

Clothing that hasn't been worn in the past twelve months has a 20% chance of ever being worn again. With that in mind, here are web sites that will make your heart sing with joy that your clothes will be going to a good home!

www.dressforsuccess.org is a non-profit that supplies women in need a suit for a job interview

www.careergear.org is a program for men's work clothes

www.donatemydress.org is the avenue for formal prom dresses

www.bridesagainstbreastcancer.org collects bridal gowns and accessories to sell to fund final wishes of women with terminal breast cancer.

www.patagonia.com will recycle worn-out fleece into new clothes

www.soles4souls.org accepts gently worn footwear and distributes through out the world

Home goods that need a new home

This time of year is a great time to "Clean House" and contribute items that you no longer have space or patience for.

www.pets911.com are desperate for blankets,towels, and linens for animal cages.

www.nationalfurniturebank.org provides furniture to victims of natural disasters.

What better way to make a difference at this holiday time of good will towards mankind.

Electronic Recycling just feels good!

Need to get rid of old electronics to make room for the shiny new model that Santa will deliver?

http://www.worldcomputerexchange.org/ is a non-profit that will donate your laptops and desktops to disadvantaged youths in over 65 countries.

www.Earth911.com/electronics can locate the closest electronic recycling center in your area.

http://www.cristina.org/ is a national foundation that links electronics to those in need within the USA.

http://www.ncadv.org/ accepts used cell phones and distributes to victims of domestic abuse.

http://www.gamesforheros.com/ ships handheld electronic gaming systems to our troops over seas.

http://www.getwellgamers.org/ distributes video game systems to over 40 children's hospitals in USA.

How old is this?

Do you really know the correct age for the condiments in your pantry or refrigerator? Here is a handy guide to measure how long is too long:

http://www.stilltasty.com/

Sorry for the lapse in blogging...

I know that I haven’t shared the events of the past few months with all of you. Please excuse the redundancy if I have. My youngest son Addison (age 16) was diagnosed May 29, 2009 with ALL Leukemia. I have created a care page with frequent updates and pictures of our cancer journey if you are interested.

http://www.carepages.com/carepages/TheAddieCakeChronicles

I have continued with my Organizing Business and am eager to work. I am fortunate to have family and friends that can help out with Addie when I am away from home. We have been blessed that Addie has a great prognosis yet the treatment will last three years. His attitude has been over-all very good yet some days seem very long. This week he is at camp through MD Anderson . He will begin a Home Bound School program this fall. We are not certain when he will be able to return to school.

We appreciate your prayers and please let me know if you or someone you know if in need of a Professional Organizer. My passion for organizing is helping me through this personal crisis.

I hope you have relaxed and enjoyed this summer. I send my best wishes to you and your family!

Sincerely,

Val