It's a lifestyle.Sweet, Southern Faith Ford is perhaps best known as perky anchorwoman Corky from the long-running sitcom Murphy Brown. You've done it! You've begun.and that's the first step. Think about saving all that money for a special vacation or a 'me' day. Remember, if you could live without it for the yard sale.you can live without it. Create a bonding time and make it a party! Take anything that's left-over directly to the charity and thrift stores and get a receipt for donation for tax purposes. The ever popular yard sale is fun and lucrative if you do it with friends. Don't deliver items to people you don't know either. Do we still need to say that? Consider selling at a public place like an office or a storage unit with lots of people around. (Do be careful however, about inviting strangers to your home. There are shops that will 'ebay' your things for you, too! (for a price)Ĭonsignment stores for clothing, furniture, and of course classified ads are great ways to turn your "not-neededs" into money. People who are ebay geniuses can really create a nice business on the side by selling things that take up 'peaceful places' in your home. Did you know that consignment and re-sale shops are a great way to make a few bucks on things you don't need? CDs and books that are falling out of your shelves can be sold to a used media shop, and make a little spending cash for you. Creative Space- making helps you organize.Īfter you've given away some things, and you feel that wonderful joy of giving, consider making money on things that have been cluttering your life. The more space you create, the more creative you can be in that space.ģ. When you get right down to it, you don't really need a lot. If I see something I want, I don't get it unless I make room for it by getting rid of, gifting, or eliminating something that's taking up space where the 'new thing can live'. Get rid of the clutter in your life, and it brings peace. (Although that helps.) It's about making room in your life. It's not just about putting all the blue sweaters together and folding the white t-shirts alike. Elimination is the biggest step toward organization. If you think of giving treasures to someone, it's easier to do somehow.Ģ. When you 'gift' items you no longer use, need, or things that are attached to old memories you'd rather not have any more, they can bless others who WILL use them and even LOVE them. Get mentally and spiritually prepared by understanding that blessings cannot come to you if you are too full or too maxed out to receive them. You can get pretty overwhelmed if you attempt all the jobs that need doing at once. Organization is on-going and cut yourself some slack. The first rule of anything in regard to organization is:ĭon't overload yourself with too much all at once. Single serving coffee makers are also a nice touch with a selection of teas, coffees, and flavored creamers. Coffee urns keep coffee hot, without burning. Don't pressure yourself to attempt being a short order cook. Cups, utensils, & everything should be set out for everyone so they can make themselves at home, making their m orning ritual the way they like it. Buffet-type stations always work the best. Everyone has a different pace in the morning. When it comes to hosting in the morning, the best tip of all is relax & let your guests eat as they are ready. If I'm feeling particularly rested I sometimes offer quick scrambled eggs in the microwave. Cream cheese is an awesome combo with cinnamon raisin. But I do like to have a toaster available & on the ready for fresh toasted English muffins or cinnamon raisin toast. This is easy and allows for varied wake-up times for guests who might not be in our 'time zone' yet. I like to have fresh granola & a few other cereal choices on hand. How can you make your home a haven for guests, and not pressure yourself as the holidays approach? Here are a few of my breakfast tips for guests who stay at the "Faith B&B":īreakfasts for guests - Laid back and relaxed is always the best tactic. We are definitely in the season for house-guests! Fall parties, Thanksgiving gatherings and on into Christmas, people will be popping in and staying awhile.
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