The Lords Food Bank

The Christmas season is just around the corner and the Lord’s Food Bank is once again preparing for their Christmas hampers.

Isabelle Christiansen as well as the other Associates of Century 21 Westcountry are proud members of Rocky Mountain House and would like to take the time to help those who are less Fortunate.

Every year, over 250 hampers are delivered to families in need and it is your generous support that makes this possible. Donations of non-perishable foods and especially items such as canned beans, canned fruit, canned veggies, canned coffee, 1 litre peanut butter canned spaghetti sauce and spaghetti are greatly needed.

So please, drop in at our office located at 4915-50 Street, no later than December 9, 2009, with a food item and enter your name to win a gift basket.

Cleaning Out The Clutter

Preparing a home for sale can be very overwhelming. It is always important to remove excess clutter. Beyond dusting and scrubbing, a de-cluttered home shows off its spaciousness and allows potential buyers to imagine themselves living there. Below are a few extra pointers to help you take control of your space.

Empty It Out

Once you have identified your clutter hot spots it's time to pull everything out of that closet, shelving unit, or drawer and sort through what you really do and do not need. Start slowly and resist the urge to go into a frenzied clean. A successful purge requires time, commitment and motivation.

The Uselessness of Potential

Sometimes the hardest things to let go of are the things we've never used. Giving up on the idea of what that thing could be is an important part of letting it go. This is true for the things we've used but may never use again. A good rule of thumb: if you haven't used it in a year then you probably don't need it.

Give It A Home

Staying organized sometimes means finding a place for something and keeping it there. Key rings, newspaper racks, bill holders, and plastic storage containers can all help calm that "where did i put it?" frantic feeling.

Get It Out

Once you have made a pile of things to be cleared out the final step is making sure it gets out of your house! A yard sale can clear out the clutter and bring in some extra cash. If putting together a sale is too much work, donate your extra goods to your favorite local charity.

Kick The Habit

Once you've cleared out the clutter, it's important to adopt habits that prevent the problem from occurring again. Establish routines to help such as sorting mail over the recycle bin, always keeping a "give away" box in your hallway, and thinking twice about whether or not you really need something before you buy it. Cutting down is another way to fend off clutter.

De-cluttering prior to listing will also simplify the moving process!