tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22899348.post389984539665811302..comments2023-11-02T09:33:36.393-04:00Comments on Virtually There: Like sands in the hourglass....Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03716192469666793842noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22899348.post-90455420349305146732009-04-27T21:32:00.000-04:002009-04-27T21:32:00.000-04:00I feel you angst over preparing yourselves for the...I feel you angst over preparing yourselves for the sabbatical. De-cluttering, packing, moving, etc...where do you fit it into your already busy life? <br /><br />My one strong recommendation is to NOT host a garage sell. You will spend a whole night setting it up, a whole day hanging around and dealing with bargain hunters, you will still have many items to dispose of or donate at the end of the day, and you will not make enough money to compensate the time invested. <br /><br />My personal recommendation is to sell larger items such as strollers, outside play structures or the Plan Toys Dollhouse via UsedOttawa.com. Distribute toys and items you want to keep but do not want to store to friends who will take care of them during your sabbatical. Decide on one charity (Salvation Army, Women's Shelter) and make one large donation of toys, books, clothes, old furniture, etc to them.<br /> <br />Finally recruit friends to help. For instance, bring the kids over to my place for a day in June so they can play while you sort and pack.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12148685050351931647noreply@blogger.com