Decluttering, Organizing & Downsizing Supplies From Your Local Grocery Store

No need to spend a lot of money on supplies to declutter, get organized or start a downsizing project. Here are some things you’ll want to have handy before you get started that you can easily find at your local grocery store.

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Supplies:

1. Bags: Have clear bags for donations, coloured bags for recycling and black bags for garbage. You will avoid throwing out good items if you have put them in clear or coloured bags.

2. Boxes: You can pick up boxes from the produce or flower department which can be used for paper, magazines and other paper products that you will recycle. Be careful when using grocery store boxes for packing for a move as they are not constructed with the same reinforcements as moving boxes.

3. Labelling supplies: In the stationary department, pick up coloured markers, masking or labelling tape to label the boxes and containers you will use or keep for future use.

If you missed the first part of this month’s videos about decluttering, organizing and downsizing, be sure to watch the “Protective Equipment Must-Haves for an Organizing, Decluttering and Downsizing Project” video that I shot at a local Home Depot store. (Want to skip the video? Get masks, gloves and eye protection before you start!)

Last week’s article was about the “Hidden Dangers of Dust & Allergens” and boy do I wish I knew about them before! I can’t be in a room with heavy dust, mold or other allergens before I start to react to them physically. Don’t pay the price I have had to pay. You can protect yourself and your loved ones!

Remember, our team at Moving Forward Matters is available should you need assistance working through your items. We’ll bring what we need to help you and we’ll do the dirty work for you too.

Should you have items that are ready to go to charity, the recyclers and the waste site, our team at 1-800-GOT-JUNK? can assist. You can contact us online at www.1800GOTJUNK.com or by calling 1-800-468-5865.

Remember to protect yourself when you are downsizing, organizing or decluttering your home or office. Do not take a chance! Wear the protective must-haves to ensure you are taking proper care of yourself.

Need help? Have questions? Contact me. I’m here to help!

Pierrette Raymond

Pierrette Raymond is a multi-business owner and philanthropist. She has been running businesses since 1996, and has a background in Psychology, Education, Grief and Bereavement. She is the owner of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? Ottawa and Gatineau, and recently became a professional dog trainer with multiple certifications in dog behaviour and training. She is a four-time published author, speaker, facilitator, a community leader and also a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. She is the recipient of the Ontario Leading Women Building Communities award, given by the Government of Ontario to women in our province "who demonstrate exceptional leadership in working to improve the lives of others in their communities”. And she is a a Forty Under 40 Award Recipient.