Do you have make up cluttering your counters or drawers? Did you know that makeup expires?

Take out all of your make up and separate it by item. Throw out anything you don’t use or haven’t used in 6 months.

Most cosmetics expire between 6-12 months. If you can’t remember when you purchased it, it has probably expired.

Why should you get rid of of your make up once it expires? Expired makeup might not work as well, may cause pimples or even infections.

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First step is to backup your computer either online or with an external hard drive or thumb drive. If you are not already doing this…add it to your weekly list.  

Next, look at your programs. Are there any you don’t use anymore. Delete any of these programs to free up space on your computer. Look at the programs remaining, update any that are outdated.  Programs are often updated to protect against malware so this is important to do regularly.

Finally search through your files. Do you still have that car registration from 2017? Delete anything that is no longer needed.

Do you have an old computer that you need to get rid of?  Check out this site to learn how to properly dispose of old computers. https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0010-disposing-old-computers

Do you need to get rid of old printers, monitors, keyboards, etc?  Recycle your old, unwanted technology at your local Staples® store

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According to the FDA, expired medicines can be less effective and even dangerous.

Look at the expiration date of each medication. Put any expired medicines in a zip lock bag. Also, put any unfinished medications for a previous condition in the bag. Please store the bag in a safe location away from children and pets until they can be properly disposed of.

You can drop your medications off at many pharmacies for safe disposal. Contact your pharmacy to see if they have a disposal program. DePietro’s Pharmacy in Dunmore, PA has invested in a MedSafe Medication Disposal Box that allows ANYONE to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at no cost. Find out more at http://www.depietropharmacy.com/disposal/.

The FDA also has a guide to disposing medicine http://bit.ly/2Byue75

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Plastic storage containers seem to be hard to keep under control. First take out all of your plastic storage wear. Throw away or recycle all items that are cracked, broken or missing lids. Also get rid of older or stained pieces you use for microwaving. Find out why here: https://www.health.harvard.edu/…/microwaving-food-in-plasti…

Next recycle any old margarine, yogurt or other food containers you were saving to use.

Finally decide how many of the rest of the containers you need. If you have a set that stacks well together keep those. Re-purpose or donate the rest.

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First, gather all of the unused hangers in your home. Look for them in bedroom closets, hall closets and laundry room.

Separate these excess hangers putting the wire hangers in one pile, the store hangers in another pile and the hangers to save in a third pile. Throw away any broken or bent hangers.

Take the pile of good hangers and hit your closets. Replace and wire or store hangers with the good hangers.

Wire hangers can be taken back to your dry cleaners. Store hangers may be donated to thrift stores. Check before you take them. Goodwill does not take hangers.

Planning a yard sale? Use your extra hangers to hang up the clothes for sale. When someone purchases the item, include the hanger.

Remember to just say no when you are asked if you want the hanger next time you purchase clothes.

Feeling creative? Try some hanger art like this from http://www.refabdiaries.com/…/upcycle-sculpted-hangers-stra…

What kind of hangers do you use? Do you like them to be all the same?

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Do you have linens you don’t use anymore? Maybe you changed your color scheme or your kids outgrew those Princess Sheets. Others might be too worn.

The guideline for the amount of sheets you should have is two sets (fitted sheet, top sheet and pillowcases) for each bed and guest bed in your home.

Fold the sets that you are going to keep and store them in the pillow case. Donate or sell the rest.

Trouble folding those sheets. Check out this video tutorial.

https://youtu.be/ckTCocBCUN4

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Think you can mend that sock? Will you really? Put it in a bag with the date 3/4/2018 on it. If it isn’t mended by that date….throw it out.

Put any mismatched socks in a clear bag with the date 3/4/2018 on it. If you don’t find the match by that date…throw it out.

Here are some Ideas for re-purposing those socks:
Put on your hand and use as a duster
Use as a cover for an ice pack
Use as a polishing cloth

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Once opened many items can go bad after a day or two. Need help deciding? Check out the storage times chart found here: https://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/storagetimes.html

Sometimes those expiration dates are hard to see. To keep your refrigerator up to date, every time you open a package, put a label with the throw away date on it.

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