Hello again, Horizon Goodwill readers! I haven’t posted in awhile, but to say it’s been a bit busy since my last article is a tremendous understatement. My family and I celebrated our first Holiday Season at our new address since moving from Pittsburgh earlier this summer, and I must admit, it’s been quite hectic. Relatives from out of town came to visit, multiple school pageants were held, neighborhood parties celebrated and we experienced our first Berkeley County ice storm. Yes, I’m ready for a much needed lull in the action. All I could think about yesterday at work was coming home, lighting a fire and relaxing, but my seven-year-old daughter had other ideas….. [Read more…] about January Homework
January Is The Month To Get Organized!
It’s no coincidence that the National Association of Professional Organizers has deemed January National Get Organized Month! If the thought of going through all of your closets, cupboards, cabinets and cellars has you breaking out in a cold sweat, don’t, uh, sweat it…..because you’re in luck! This week we’re going to give you some helpful tips and tricks on how to pull your living space together, not only to make 2015 more manageable, but also to assist others in improving their job prospects. Sounds totally unrelated? It’s not! [Read more…] about January Is The Month To Get Organized!
I Will Never, Ever, Donate This Item To Horizon Goodwill
I’ve accumulated a lot of clothing over the years; sports coats, dress suits, casual jackets, you name it. Pretty much any trendy sweatshirt, hoodie, souvenir t-shirt or baseball jersey, at one point or another, has made its way into the black hole that is my closet. But there is one particular piece that I’m strangely attached to. One simple article that has been my mainstay, the “go to” keystone of my personal wardrobe that will never, ever be donated to Horizon Goodwill. Today, I am going to finally confess the reason why……. [Read more…] about I Will Never, Ever, Donate This Item To Horizon Goodwill
It All Happened 20 Years Ago
Dateline 1994
- Sony revolutionized gaming with the introduction of the Playstation.
- Major League Baseball cancelled the season due to a player’s strike.
- The first version of web browser Netscape Navigator was released…and more than likely you had no idea how to use it!
- A little company named Amazon.com was launched.
- Lisa Marie Presley married The King of Pop Michael Jackson
- And……..
What Happened To My Pants?
After that three-part novel my wife submitted I’m finally back! I have to admit, it was pretty cool to read about my daughter becoming such a savvy shopper, and I was actually relieved to discover I didn’t have to shell out a ton of cash to furnish my son’s college apartment. There is, however, one thing that I simply can’t get out of my mind—what happened to my pants? [Read more…] about What Happened To My Pants?
The Joy Of Packing A Moving Truck When Your Wife’s In Charge
Recycle Computer Equipment For Free
Hey friends, back again with another installment detailing both my relocation to Washington County and the incredible lessons learned regarding Goodwill Industries®. [Read more…] about The Joy Of Packing A Moving Truck When Your Wife’s In Charge