Wants Vs. Needs

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Wants vs. needs seems to be the catch phrase of the day. Actually, I think that is a good thing. Do you know the difference between your wants and your needs?

We have been convinced by media and advertising agencies that we need to have all these things in order to be happy. There is nothing wrong with wanting things to make us happy. The line blurs when we start looking at these wants as needs. We know the difference. It’s not easy to face.

With the economy the way it is now this is a good time to look at all the things you own and label them as “wants” or “needs“. If you are working on decluttering your home these labels will make it easier to let go of some of the clutter.

Needs keep us alive and safe. Food, shelter, basic clothing are a few of these. Depending on where you live and work, reliable transportation may be a need. Beyond the basics everyone’s needs will depend on their circumstances.

The wants are the big fancy cars we buy on credit or the big new home we can barely afford. Do we really need a TV and computer in every room of the house? Do we wear all the clothes that are stuffed in the closets and drawers? What about all the toys taking over the house or the piles of books, DVD’s, and video games?

Wants enrich our lives but too many of them create clutter in our homes. Before you go shopping again think about what you are buying. Is it a need or is it a want? There is nothing wrong with buying it for either reason as long as you recognize why you are buying it.

Go around your home and practice labeling your items as wants or needs. Just think how good it will feel to bless others with some of your extra wants. Donate them to a local charity so others can buy a few wants at a price they can afford.

Janice

 

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Rainbow Picture

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I’m back from Portland and here is the picture of a rainbow I saw from the hotel window.

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The weather was more winter like than spring like for this time of year. A rainbow one day and snow the next.

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Upon arriving back in St. Louis on Saturday evening the temperature was in the low 30’s. I am so ready for spring to arrive.

Now that the calendar says March it’s time for spring fever to kick in. Spring cleaning won’t be far behind.

I sent out the March Organizing Newsletter today. If you are not signed up to receive it then you will be able to read it on this blog tomorrow. It will be posted on the sidebar. There is a lot of information listed on it for the holiday’s and events that are taking place this month. Check back here often for more tips on organizing during the month of March.

Janice

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http://cutoutthebreastcancer.wordpress.com

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A Lucky Rainbow?

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I’m sitting here in a hotel room in Portland, Oregon. As I was searching the internet for information on St. Patrick’s Day for the March newsletter I looked out the window and was amazed at what I saw. It is a partly cloudy day and directly in my view was a rainbow in the horizon. I grabbed my pocket camera and took some pictures. What are the odds of reading about St. Pat’s day and seeing a rainbow. I wonder if a pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow waiting for me.

I would post a picture except this is an old laptop and doesn’t have a card reader. I did buy a portable card reader and planned on bringing it. Somehow I forgot. It is probably sitting on my desk at home. Oh well, I think I remembered everything else for this trip. I’ll post a picture of the rainbow when I get home.

Anyway, I plan on having the March newsletter out by this weekend so you can start planning for the different events going on. I would love to have some feedback on the monthly newsletters. Do you find them helpful? Do you have any suggestions on how to improve them? Please leave a comment and let me know. Thanks.

You can see February’s newsletter by clicking on it in the sidebar to the right. If you aren’t signed up to receive this newsletter plus the weekly decluttering tip newsletter then please do so on the right sidebar.

Janice

https://cutclutterwithscissors.com

http://cutoutthebreastcancer.wordpress.com

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New Article on Paper Clutter

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I found a new website where I am posting some articles on decluttering. The site is called eHow.com. There are all kinds of articles on different subjects that can help you learn how to doing something.

Please check out my article, How to Divide and Conquer Paper Clutter. I plan on adding lots of articles in the near future and will let you know when I do.

Thanks

Janice

https://cutclutterwithscissors.com

http://cutoutthebreastcancer.wordpress.com

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American Heart Month

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I hope everyone had a nice Valentine’s Day. The red hearts of love were all around.

The American Heart Association has designated February to be concerned with another heart, the muscle that keeps you alive. If you haven’t had your cholesterol or blood pressure checked for a while now would be a good time to call your doctor for an annual checkup. If you have heart disease in your family there are many things you can do to reduce your risks.

Fortunately, heart disease is one of the health issues where your lifestyle can make a big difference. My father had a heart attack at age 52 (he survived it) back in 1978. The whole family learned how to eat better and exercise more. My husband has controlled his blood pressure through diet and exercise for years. It is very prevalent in his family and he works hard to avoid having to take medicine to control it.

No matter what your age it is important to know your numbers for cholesterol and blood pressure. This month start to learn all you can to adopt a healthy lifestyle. That way your heart, the muscle that keeps you alive, can enjoy many Valentine’s Days to come.

Janice

https://cutclutterwithscissors.com

http://cutoutthebreastcancer.wordpress.com

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