Director's Message
Spring Cleaning II June 2008Spring Cleaning Part II
June 2008 Now that you have cleared away all the papers that could be shredded, it is time to organize the important papers that are left. There are several systems available to help you organize.
One example is the Ultimate Protection Portfolio™ by Suze Orman. This kit is available through Suze Orman’s website (and we have an example at the Suzanne Patterson Building). The plastic case includes a CD-ROM that talks you through the steps to create vital forms and documents, an integrated filing system for organizing critical documents, and 10 booklets corresponding with the file folders with tips, worksheets and checklists as well on tips for protecting yourself. It also includes a checklist and pocket for collecting important tax documents during the year. Once you have compiled your kit, be sure to let your family know where you keep it. The handy waterproof briefcase is easy to grab if you have to leave your home in an emergency or if you split your time between homes.
Another aspect of clearing your space is emptying the basement, attic and closets of the many things that have accumulated through the years but are no longer used. Here are some suggestions for ways to recycle some of these things:
PSRC – cell phones, eyeglasses and hearing aids
Dress for Success – professional women’s attire. www.dressforsuccess.org/mercercounty
Goodwill Industries – clothing, household items, computers, cars www.goodwillnj.com
Vietnam Veterans – clothing, electronics, household items, toys, etc. www.clothingdonation.org
National Kidney Fdn. – cars www.kidney.org
Craigslist – free classified listing for anything for sale– www.craigslist.com
Freecycle – free posting of anything for free – www.freecycle.org
eBay® - auction sale of anything – www.ebay.com
Mercer County Improvement Authority – County recycling, hazardous waste disposal, MercerMAX materials exchange www.mcia-nj.com
Princeton Township – computer equipment (residents only) 688-2566 x 478
Your Resource –rehabilitation equipment and medical supplies www.yourresourcenj.org
Princeton Public Library and Bryn Mawr Book Sale- books
HomeFront – clothing, household items, furniture - www.homefrontnj.org
US Environmental Recycling Hotline – 1-800-253-2687
Staples – Ink cartridges
Amazon.com – Sell books
1-800-GOT-JUNK – Haul away unwanted items
A Truck + Two Guys – Haul away unwanted items 609-240-8022
Happy clearing!
Susan W. Hoskins LCSW
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