Category: Lifestyle

15 Things to Throw Away Today

Posted on by Shannon Rooks

January is a great time to refresh and reorganize things in your home. When you’re trapped inside on cold, snowy weekends why not use the time to get rid of some items that are causing clutter? If you can’t seem to figure out where to start, read below for a list of 15 items to get rid of right now!

 

  1. Newspapers and magazines you have already read
  2. Receipts that you don’t need
  3. Ticket stubs
  4. Any damaged clothing you can’t fix
  5. Expired food from your pantry
  6. Old paperwork or bills that don’t need to be filed
  7. Toiletries that are almost empty or have expired
  8. Manuals for electronics you don’t use or need
  9. Worn-out shoes
  10. Old or outdated computer software
  11. Books you’ve already read
  12. Toys your children or pets don’t play with
  13. Stained Tupperware
  14. Old bath towels
  15. Medicines that are expired or almost empty (make sure to dispose of properly)

5 Holiday Items to Buy Now

Posted on by Shannon Rooks

The holidays are behind us and the last thing on everyone’s mind is preparing for next year’s festivities. Before packing away your holiday boxes for storage, pick up some of these items that are sure to be on sale. When next year rolls around you’ll be so glad you did!

 

  1. Wrapping paper and gift bags – when it’s time to wrap your holiday gifts next year you’ll be thrilled when you open a storage container full of gift wrapping supplies that you scored for next to nothing!
  2. Holiday Cards – When the holidays are over, most stores sell their remaining holiday cards for over 70% off! Pick up a couple boxes for a few dollars next time you’re out and have them on hand for mailing in 2017!
  3.  Artificial Christmas trees – If you’re thinking of putting up a fake tree next year or if yours needs an upgrade, buy it now! You won’t see these discounted until Black Friday next year and even then, they can typically be sold out at most stores.
  4. Ornaments and Decor – Usually around the holidays you’ll see ornament shops pop up at malls for the season. Once the holidays are over, they mark down all of their goods before they close up shop for the year. This is a great time to pick up some items you realized you were missing in your home this year or gifts for your friends.
  5. Lights – String lights are marked down over 50% after the holidays and it’s the perfect time to stock up! You can pick up a few boxes to store away for next year’s decor or replace any that may have broken after this season.

A Princeton DIY – Tomato Cage Christmas Trees

Posted on by Shannon Rooks

If you love the look of outdoor Christmas lights, but don’t have any shrubs or trees to decorate….don’t worry! Watch the video below to learn a DIY project that uses only 3 materials and looks great outdoors during the holidays.
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Do you use white lights or colored lights when decorating for the holidays?

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5 Ways to Keep Pets Safe this Summer

Posted on by Princeton Properties

We’re smack dab in the middle of summer in New England and with the recent heat wave we’ve had it’s time to start thinking about our pets! We all remember to keep ourselves cool and hydrated but it’s important to think about our furry friends this time of year! Here are some things you can do to make sure your four-legged friends are safe this summer. Continue reading “5 Ways to Keep Pets Safe this Summer” →