Where Do I Recycle This?

The Beginning of Simplifying by Recycling
By: Merle E. Givens


Recycling is a great commodity in today's world.  Green living is the in thing to do.  But, where do I recycle things?  That is a good question.  Here are a few areas that I have looked up and found to be helpful. even for myself.  I hope you find them handy as well. My information is mainly for the United States area.


Old batteries you can recycle at area Radio Shack stores, or a local Office Depot store.  Go to Office Depot to find your nearest store. Car batteries can possibly be recycled at a retailer that sells auto batteries.


If you have an old computer, there is a place called Nextsteprecycling.org and they fix broken computers also and then give them to schools with little funding, they help needy families too that need a computer.


For old CD and DVD you want to swap with others you can try this place I found to be of interest.  It is called Zunafish.com.


These are just a few ways to recycle your stuff laying around your home and make your life and help the environment some.  


For 50 more ways to recycle you will find this site of interest too.  It is called '50 Ways to Recycle' by TheGreenerMe at her Squidoo site. http://Squidoo.com/Recycle-Everything.  
If  you scroll down on her site it leads you to other links to greening and recycling.


Image found at Microsoft.com

Be a Good Hearted Human

Be a Good Hearted Human

By: Merle E. Givens

Today is the day to simplify your health. It is important to have a good heart; a good-hearted person is a person that is willing to be kind to others, even when the going is tough at times.

So is the same with our physical heart. We eat food that is unhealthy because of a faster paced day. We have more sedentary jobs now than was the case years behind. More stress, less sleep. Is your heart a good one? Only your physician can truly tell you. Ask your physician how to improve & maintain good heart health and to get a good exercise program for you.

Today start a program of walking or doing light exercising for 10 to 15 minutes a day, go slow and build up your heart. Your heart will say thanks by giving you more energy so you can enjoy the days of your golden years.


Having a good heart benefits the whole body. It pumps oxygen to the brain too. You might think clearer then. It gives your muscles oxygen, and this oxygen helps your muscles, so you can tone and stretch them for easier movement. Your heart, it also is a muscle too and needs a workout so it can pump better, which can lower blood pressure and even help with swollen ankles some.

For menopausal women exercising can help your cardiovascular health and ease the symptoms of it as well.  Watch this video from  Healthnation.com for information on menopause.

http://video.healthination.com/usnews/menopause.html

So, get up and just move, even walk in place for those 10 minutes a day to give you energy and help you to work on being a good-hearted human. A healthy life simplifies and betters your spirits too. So, enjoy becoming stronger and making your life a little easier.

Clip art courtesy of Microsoft.com

Declutter 101: Moving the Mess

How to Begin Moving out Clutter
By: Merle E. Givens - Meg Simplifies Living-

Today starts the beginning of another race on clutter.  Start with the ‘clutter relay race’ first as shown in my other article to get you started.  You are first simplifying and on your way to moving the mess and seeing the space and the new found freedom of having less to clean.  

Organize into categories the items you have remaining.  Do small areas so as not to get overwhelmed.  Do one shelf of books or a drawer you want sorted one at a time. Put books or items such as DVD’s in groups that work for you. Books put in genres such as computer, business, hobbies, fiction, non-fiction, etc.

For any items not with a place to put them, you may have to buy or make a container to keep them in.  By doing the sorting first, this gives you a point to start with; therefore, you can see what containers and sizes you may need for organizing items better. 

Accessorize and treat yourself to a new container or make your shelf area different by painting or decorating it.  This gives you a sense that things are new and fresh.  It uplifts your spirits when you see something new.  It is a way of rewarding yourself for your hard work.

Now clean your area and you can begin to organize items onto or into their special locations.  You now can find your items with ease and your room is ready for the last step.  Clean the main areas and put any final touches or additions to your area.

Step back and now enjoy seeing your freshened new space.  Sit and take in the enjoyment of having less clutter in your room and in your mind as well. 


Find Time to Organize: http://meg-simplifies-life.com/2011/07/14/finding-time-to-organize/


For more organizing, and clutter removal click links below:
http://www.meg-simplifies-life.com

To organize your teens closet:
http://megsimplifies.blogspot.com/2011/06/teenagers-closet-what-clothes-do-i-keep.html


Photo from: Microsoft.com

Remove Clutter: Get Ready! Get Set! Go!

By: M. Givens

How do you tackle clutter?  Like a short relay race, a few yards at a time. 

You may read in many an organizing book to take a whole weekend or a whole day to declutter.  For some of you this may work, but the majority of you have busy days.  You want to relax on the weekends after your busy workweek.

Are you overwhelmed and going blank in the head when it comes to clutter?  You do not have to stare at your clutter like the deer seeing headlights.  Here is how to begin.  Just use ten minutes to get started. 

Get ready! First, pick a place that just irks you the most.  Go get a trash bag and a medium sized box.  The box is for give away items.  A medium box works best because it is easier to carry and put into the trunk of you car.  You take this to your nearest charity of your choice.

Get set! Set your alarm for ten minutes.  Go!  Look for trash items first, and then look for any give away items.  When the alarm goes off, stop.  You have finished your first relay race to declutter. If medium box is full then take it to your car.  If not full, keep, put it near this spot and tomorrow begin another relay race to remove more clutter.  You can start another ten minutes if you like or keep doing this relay race each day until you can see the room or area is clutter free.  The objective is not overwhelming you.

There is no actual cleaning involved yet.  You are just removing clutter.  Keep removing clutter for just ten minutes a day in your worst areas.  You have accomplished five hours of removing clutter in just 30 days.  You will surprise yourself and you did not have to ruin your weekend plans. 

This is just the first step to winning the race in decluttering and simplifying your life. Have fun running the clutter relay race.

A Simple Eyed View on Life

That is what 'Meg Simplifies Living' is about.


Do you want a more simplified and organized life in your home, office or personal areas?  Most of us do in our hectic day to day living.  If you want more time then learning to live on less is an easy way to find the time.  The more excess we have in our lives, the more bogged down life becomes.  We worry and fret about all we have and how to support and keep it up.  We think about and begin to want the latest things.  Then we go out and buy them.  Does this truly always make us happy?  It takes time and effort to support and learn how to use the gadgets or items we buy and more stress if added to the list. 


Here you will find ways to improve, simplify and organize your life in your personal, home and office areas.  Use these tips to improve and make your life easier so you can do the things you love to do.  Green your home and personal life and make our planet a happier one and help you to be a healthier one.  Recycle where you can and inspire others to follow in preserving the environment. These are just a few of the many ways to lead a simplified life. 


So remember to enjoy leading a simple eyed approach to life and gain the benefits of having a happier and better you.


A Simple Eyed Life to You,
Merle