Comments on: TGIF Link Round-up: Clearing Clutter Edition

By: moneyloveandchange

moneyloveandchange — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:54:47 +0000

Before recycling those magazines, check out anysoldier.com – many times, you can find some troops looking for reading material. I know that it costs money to send them overseas, but it’s worth it!

In fact, I just checked, and found one request from today for sports magazines – I’ll be sending the Phelps SI issue over :)

By: tiffanie

tiffanie — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:07:07 +0000

Thanks for the link! I obviously feel strongly about health insurance and why it’s important. :)

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 18:50:43 +0000

Abby – I’m the same way! I don’t know why, but every time I finish reading a magazine I always think, “I might want to read this again later!” I never do, though, so it’s really silly that I keep them for so long. Ha!

Thanks for the Craigslist tip. I might try it in the future to see if someone else can get some enjoyment out of them, but at this point I think I’m going to stick to my plan and get them to the recycling center pronto while I’m feeling motivated. If I put it off while I wait for someone to respond to my ad, then who knows how long I’ll end up procrastinating? This is a particularly out of control stash. :)

Thanks for the comment and the advice!

By: Abby

Abby — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:52:47 +0000

Karen,

Sounds like an admirable goal! And a hefty one!

I’m a total packrat. So I have to make it a priority to go through my things every two or so months and weed out what I can live without.

This isn’t just because new stuff comes into my life, but because it often takes me awhile to detach from things. So something I might not be able to get rid of this exact second could be disposable in a few months’ time.

Unless you’re already making a run to the dump or whatnot, I would suggest posting on your local Craigslist. There’s usually someone who wants old magazines. I have yet to figure out why. And if not, all you’ve done is waste a few minutes posting the ad.

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:36:37 +0000

Thank you for the mention!! :)

By: Patrick

Patrick — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:51:32 +0000

I had to stop subscribing to magazines awhile back because I never seemed to read them all and they ended up going to the recycle bin. There are a few I still buy from time to time.

Thanks for highlighting the guest article on my site. :)

By: Kacie

Kacie — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:47:45 +0000

Yes, time IS flying by. This week went fast. I thought today was Thursday, but nope!

And oh my goodness, it’s almost Labor Day.

Where is 2008 going?