Here's a quick trash tip from day one of our Good Housekeeping clutter makeover contest winner's garage... read more about this project and see before & after shots here. Click here to watch on YouTube if you can't see the embedded video player, and if you are a Kindle subscriber, scroll down to the bottom of this post for your own secret description of the tip since you can't watch it from your device. ;)
By the way, I just want to say that the fabulous Eddie Bauer shirt I am sporting there was purchased for a ridiculously low price from my local GOODWILL at Lake Austin Boulevard! I think it's important to support Goodwill's mission not only by donating to them, but by shopping there too. Everyone wins!
For Kindle subscribers or others who cannot watch the video... my tips are to use a portable pop-up trash can for organizing projects, and when you are loading a new liner, always put in 2-3 extra bags in the bottom so they'll be handy when you are ready to use them.
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Your enthusiasm for the Spring Bag makes me smile when you talk about it :)
Posted by: Jim Deitzel | July 30, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Before supporting goodwill, I would check this out first:
http://www.lancastereaglegazette.com/article/20100729/OPINION02/7290313/Firing-of-Goodwill-worker-with-Down-syndrome-raises-questions
Guy's MOM bought a t-shirt BEFORE his shift,and he gets fired!
Posted by: Eudevie | July 31, 2010 at 12:48 AM
I love the trash bag tip. And the spring can!
Half my wardrobe comes from thrift stores. :)
As far as the story link above, that is a very sad incident and Goodwill should make it right. But all companies make their mistakes. They still do a lot of good.
Posted by: Eva Wallace | August 03, 2010 at 12:46 PM
I also like to keep a dryer sheet in the bottom of my trash can....keeps it smelling fresh....
Posted by: Edie Willliams | August 10, 2010 at 11:20 AM