If it's sitting in your closet, or basement and it's just too good to throw out, but you don't have the interest or energy for a garage sale, Sort & Sell is your answer.
Garage sales invite people to come to your house, examine your life and offer you nickels for things that you purchased and have valued. It is the quickest way to de-value your life and your self-esteem.
It's an emotionally draining, challenging day to hold a garage sale. Nevermind the time commitment and safety issues that go along with it.
Sort & Sell is a convenient, safe way to have your "garage sale" on-line with better prices and a lot less stress. Bring the items to us at the Town Centre and we put them on-line for you, deal with shoppers, process the sale and send you a cheque. No on-line accounts to set up, no hassles for you.
It's a weight off your mind, and a few dollars in your pocket. You've also gained peace of mind, that you've finally done something with your stuff and you have freed up space in your home.
Find us on Facebook, like our page, and be the first to know what we have for sale. Scoop the best deals for yourself, or let US use our network to help you.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Thinking at a new level
I have no more excuses to be slow. Our home internet access has finally gone from 1999 speed, to the year 2011. Wow. Finally. I no longer have to begrudge friends who send photos. No longer will downloading photos take 6 hours. Phew.
I can update my old software now. Yeah! And I can view web pages WITH photos. Yee ha!
Oh the things now, I will be able to see and do. Now, I just have to think a little faster and explore a little further. What does this big 'ol world have to offer?
I can update my old software now. Yeah! And I can view web pages WITH photos. Yee ha!
Oh the things now, I will be able to see and do. Now, I just have to think a little faster and explore a little further. What does this big 'ol world have to offer?
Friday, February 11, 2011
The wind in my face
It's Canada. It's cold. We're the only people who understand "windchill". Try going go Florida, or California or Alabama and saying, "ok, so it's 18 today, but what's that with the windchill?" You'll get the look and probably giggle inside until you crack a smile.
Lately, the weather here has been a bitter, blinding, nasty wind. It has been anything but good. How on earth can it be -12C out, but -37C with the windchill. No wonder people are in a bad mood. It's tough to go out. It's tough to do anything.
But then, today, the blustery "in your face" wind was warm. Oh my gosh, it was actually refreshing. I didn't have to grit my teeth and push forward into it to make progress. I could walk, hold my head up and go forward without a struggle. I sure hope it's a metaphor for life. I could use the break. What if... what if... there was less resistance. What if.... each day wasn't such a struggle? What if it wasn't uphill both ways and -40C?
Lately, the weather here has been a bitter, blinding, nasty wind. It has been anything but good. How on earth can it be -12C out, but -37C with the windchill. No wonder people are in a bad mood. It's tough to go out. It's tough to do anything.
But then, today, the blustery "in your face" wind was warm. Oh my gosh, it was actually refreshing. I didn't have to grit my teeth and push forward into it to make progress. I could walk, hold my head up and go forward without a struggle. I sure hope it's a metaphor for life. I could use the break. What if... what if... there was less resistance. What if.... each day wasn't such a struggle? What if it wasn't uphill both ways and -40C?
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Letting go of the book
Books. A big dilemma to organizers these days. People have book collections weighing down their space. Over the years and generations, books have been a way to share information, to learn about a wondrous world beyond your own boundaries.
Encyclopedias were and investment.
National Geographics were a window into an incredible world. People dreamt of travel and learnt about new cultures, physical landscapes and adventure.
Now, everything informative, is on-line. Books have been relegated to second hand stores, swap meets, and backwoods vacations.
This is not to say that reading is dying. Absolutely not. Sales of Ipads, Sony Readers, the Kindle etc clearly indicated people still love to read. However, it's taking up less physical space. And most of it is in cyberspace!
So there is the dilemma. What to do with book collections? Can people let go of their investments and reconcile that the value is not retained in having the physical book, but now in simply retaining the knowledge while letting go of the book?
Encyclopedias were and investment.
National Geographics were a window into an incredible world. People dreamt of travel and learnt about new cultures, physical landscapes and adventure.
Now, everything informative, is on-line. Books have been relegated to second hand stores, swap meets, and backwoods vacations.
This is not to say that reading is dying. Absolutely not. Sales of Ipads, Sony Readers, the Kindle etc clearly indicated people still love to read. However, it's taking up less physical space. And most of it is in cyberspace!
So there is the dilemma. What to do with book collections? Can people let go of their investments and reconcile that the value is not retained in having the physical book, but now in simply retaining the knowledge while letting go of the book?
Monday, February 7, 2011
Time of my life
The Black Eyed Peas sang about it. So did Jennifer Warren. But have I had it? "The time of my life?" I hope not. What then, would there be, to look forward to?
My son, 5, asked in essence, the same question of me tonight, "Mom, what was your best day ever?" I told him that it was the day he was born. I thought that was the answer he wanted to hear, and there was a lot of truth to that of course. He and I were alone in the room at the time and I thought it was the best answer given our private moment. His birth was touch-and-go at times, and very frightful. His heart stopped beating and I was beside myself with panic. The only thing I wanted at that moment was a healthy, breathing, living child. A wish I was granted. He's fine of course and thank God for that. Had the outcome been different it surely would have been the worst day of my life. So I will eternally be grateful for the gift of his life.
But, I do believe the song lyric, "time of my life" eludes to something less monumental, and more spontaneously joyful. I haven't won the lotto. And though it would be exciting, I don't think that would be the time of my life. As I understand it, holding the winning ticket can be extremely stressful. The burden of winning, the bombardment of requests, the public notoriety, the change in lifestyle, all truly stressful circumstances.
People often say their wedding was the best day of their lives. Really? I say they're lying or weirdos. Weddings are uber-stressful. Something always goes wrong. The caterer messes up, your brother gets slobbery drunk, you rip your dress, a ghost tries to shove you out a window on your wedding night... you know, wedding stuff. The outcome is great. I got lucky, married a great guy, got a few good pictures and no one was scarred for life by the events of the day. Time of my life? Nah.
Vacations are good. Bargains are good. But no Columbia jacket at half price could ever be "the time of my life."
Winning the Superbowl? Well that will never happen. An Olympic gold medal... not until "jumping to conclusions" becomes a sanctioned event.
Was there ever a moment in my life that was perfect? Probably not. Oh, but I've had some great times! I think the best times and the best memories are made in the spontaneity. Running through the rain, with my husband, on a secret get-away trip and dashing into a jewellery store to get out of a downpour... and then him buying a string of pearls for me. That is a precious memory. We were soaked to the skin, laughing and shaking our heads that we were in that predicament and loving every second of it. The pearls, are merely a physical momento... a tangible something that I have to remind me of that special spontaneous event we shared.
Then there was the moment when I was with my kids, and we saw THE CASTLE. Disney's castle at the Magic Kingdom. It was the first time for each of us. It was awe inspiring to see it. I was taken a back by the fact that the TV beginning to all the Sunday night dinner movies of my childhood was there in living colour. The line drawing of a castle at the beginning to all Disney motion pictures was there and REAL. That was a "moment" for me. And to see my kids' faces completely light up with joy, rounded out the experience. Cliche, yes, but genuinely a dream come true to be able to see Walt Disney World and to be able to take my kids to it.
The time of my life? It's yet to come. And that's totally the reason to get up every day and try new things, and try to hope for the best. You just never know if the next best thing is just around the corner.
My son, 5, asked in essence, the same question of me tonight, "Mom, what was your best day ever?" I told him that it was the day he was born. I thought that was the answer he wanted to hear, and there was a lot of truth to that of course. He and I were alone in the room at the time and I thought it was the best answer given our private moment. His birth was touch-and-go at times, and very frightful. His heart stopped beating and I was beside myself with panic. The only thing I wanted at that moment was a healthy, breathing, living child. A wish I was granted. He's fine of course and thank God for that. Had the outcome been different it surely would have been the worst day of my life. So I will eternally be grateful for the gift of his life.
But, I do believe the song lyric, "time of my life" eludes to something less monumental, and more spontaneously joyful. I haven't won the lotto. And though it would be exciting, I don't think that would be the time of my life. As I understand it, holding the winning ticket can be extremely stressful. The burden of winning, the bombardment of requests, the public notoriety, the change in lifestyle, all truly stressful circumstances.
People often say their wedding was the best day of their lives. Really? I say they're lying or weirdos. Weddings are uber-stressful. Something always goes wrong. The caterer messes up, your brother gets slobbery drunk, you rip your dress, a ghost tries to shove you out a window on your wedding night... you know, wedding stuff. The outcome is great. I got lucky, married a great guy, got a few good pictures and no one was scarred for life by the events of the day. Time of my life? Nah.
Vacations are good. Bargains are good. But no Columbia jacket at half price could ever be "the time of my life."
Winning the Superbowl? Well that will never happen. An Olympic gold medal... not until "jumping to conclusions" becomes a sanctioned event.
Was there ever a moment in my life that was perfect? Probably not. Oh, but I've had some great times! I think the best times and the best memories are made in the spontaneity. Running through the rain, with my husband, on a secret get-away trip and dashing into a jewellery store to get out of a downpour... and then him buying a string of pearls for me. That is a precious memory. We were soaked to the skin, laughing and shaking our heads that we were in that predicament and loving every second of it. The pearls, are merely a physical momento... a tangible something that I have to remind me of that special spontaneous event we shared.
Then there was the moment when I was with my kids, and we saw THE CASTLE. Disney's castle at the Magic Kingdom. It was the first time for each of us. It was awe inspiring to see it. I was taken a back by the fact that the TV beginning to all the Sunday night dinner movies of my childhood was there in living colour. The line drawing of a castle at the beginning to all Disney motion pictures was there and REAL. That was a "moment" for me. And to see my kids' faces completely light up with joy, rounded out the experience. Cliche, yes, but genuinely a dream come true to be able to see Walt Disney World and to be able to take my kids to it.
The time of my life? It's yet to come. And that's totally the reason to get up every day and try new things, and try to hope for the best. You just never know if the next best thing is just around the corner.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Vancouver Flights Sold Out
Wow. Air Canada has to be happy with that. Their 1000 seat sale out of Vancouver is gone already. That was less than 12 hours.
If you got a travel bargain, good for you! If you're going to Maui... say hi to the folks at Maui Wave Riders (surf lessons.) Nice people!
If you got a travel bargain, good for you! If you're going to Maui... say hi to the folks at Maui Wave Riders (surf lessons.) Nice people!
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
A Vancouver Bargain
Earlier today, when the daytime temperature peaked at -33 with the wind chill, I was thinking about tropical vacations and getting the hell out of here. It's not an unusual thought considering the harsh winters around here. But looking into the current travel situation I was disappointed with the high cost of travel this year.
I've been keeping my eye on the pulse and price of travel over the last couple years and (likely thanks to the recession) there were some bargains to be had. This year...not so much. It was not uncommon for YWG to NAS to be priced at $149 each way, or $99 to PHX or LAS. However, those prices are typically 60-80% higher this year.
With the Canadian dollar at par with the US, it makes sense to travel to the states. We chose Maui this past Christmas and got a heck of a deal. While Hawaii has typically been one of the more expensive destinations, it was certainly affordable this time.
Anyways, the point of this note tonight is to point out Air Canada's deal on Vancouver departures. Starting Feb 2nd and going until 1000 flights are discounted (typical sell out is 24 hours or less) by 15%. That means you can travel to Las Vegas (LAS) for $110 each way. That's a deal. But the route I would jump on would be YVR to OGG. (OGG being the airport in Maui, HI) Each way is as low as $178. Roundtrip with all taxes and fees came to $465.26 for travel March 2-7th. WOW. That's a deal to go to Hawaii, especially when our dollar is so good. $700 & up is the typical price. Honolulu (HNR) was higher priced at $220 each way.
To take a direct flight to LAX at this sale price is $93 each way or $292.11 round-trip, all taxes in.
Flight dates are up to April 15th, 2011. Some blackout dates apply. Some days will be higher than others, There are lots of routes to choose from. This sounds like a great deal to me.
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