Go Green As You Spring Clean

As spring weather approaches you may benew stuff. Selling books or clothes your kids have
considering what to do with all of the clutter aroundoutgrown is a great way to get them wanting to
your home. The old golden rule still applies, "if youshare their old favorites and make some cash to buy
haven't used it in 6 months, you probably aren't goingsome new favorites.
to." Sorting through clothes that don't fit, shoes thatIf you decide to have a spring garage sale you can
haven't been worn or are worn out isn't much fun.advertise it for free at If you want to pack up your
But if you were to consider recycling them versuskids clothes you can sell them on consignment at All
throwing them away, you would be going green. PlusAbout Kids. For old appliances, scrap metal and
you might even earn some extra cash.aluminum cans you can take them all to North Kansas
While winter has everyone stuck in the house now isCity Iron and Metal LLC. Don't forget that at every
as good a time as any to start sorting. You can getschool there are giant green and yellow dumpsters
things tagged, bagged and ready for a spring garagefor all of your paper items. Recycling paper is a great
sale or recycling center. If you want to recycle someway to give back to your neighborhood schools.
items, the whole family can go out on an adventure.Spring cleaning doesn't have to be hard work. Make it
Get the kids involved by having them go throughfun by donating, selling and recycling for extra cash.
their toys and clothes. It's easy to bargain with themAnd don't forget to go green as you spring clean.
when there is the potential to earn some cash for