It is spring cleaning time! Spring is the season when many of us set aside more time than usual to get rid of the grime and dirt that has accumulated between now and the previous year’s spring cleaning. This spring you are challenged to not only take on the cleaning side of spring, but to make an effort to clear the excess clutter from your living area. This clutter includes; your junk drawers, hall closets, bathroom cabinets, clothes you never wear and any other areas that accumulate junk.
Why is this challenge one worth accepting? It will pay off in the end! It will not only clear and simplify your living space, you could also get rewarded financially! The average home has $7,000 worth of unused items taking up space, according to a study by market research firm NPD Group. (CNNMoney) With the easy access to helpful websites and apps, it is easier than ever to turn your unused items that cause clutter into cash in your pocket!
Listed below are ideas of where to sell your unwanted items online!
Also, let’s not forget the good old fashion garage sale, pawn shops, and resale shops. If all else fails, no need to be discouraged, there are countless charities and organizations that are more than happy to take your clutter off your hands. Some groups will even go as far as picking it up from your doorstep upon your request! Look at your local Habitat for Humanity and Goodwill for locations and services.
Once you are free of your clutter it will make the annual deep cleaning process that much more rewarding. Not only will you walk away from this year’s spring cleaning with some extra cash in your pocket, you could also make your future cleaning and organizing sessions half the time and work!
Why is this challenge one worth accepting? It will pay off in the end! It will not only clear and simplify your living space, you could also get rewarded financially! The average home has $7,000 worth of unused items taking up space, according to a study by market research firm NPD Group. (CNNMoney) With the easy access to helpful websites and apps, it is easier than ever to turn your unused items that cause clutter into cash in your pocket!
Listed below are ideas of where to sell your unwanted items online!
- A little bit of everything
- Shopify
- Local Online Garage Sale Facebook group
- Amazon
- Craigslist
- Electronics
- Nextworth
- Furniture
- Chairish
- Clothing
- Thredup
- Books
- Bookscouter
- Gift Cards
- Giftcardgranny
- Allows you to turn in an unwanted gift card in exchange for one you want!
Also, let’s not forget the good old fashion garage sale, pawn shops, and resale shops. If all else fails, no need to be discouraged, there are countless charities and organizations that are more than happy to take your clutter off your hands. Some groups will even go as far as picking it up from your doorstep upon your request! Look at your local Habitat for Humanity and Goodwill for locations and services.
Once you are free of your clutter it will make the annual deep cleaning process that much more rewarding. Not only will you walk away from this year’s spring cleaning with some extra cash in your pocket, you could also make your future cleaning and organizing sessions half the time and work!
We want your input on the future of Convention
The contract IAFE has with The Paris/Bally’s hotel in Las
Vegas is ending after the 2017 Convention and it is necessary for the
Association to consider other facilities for 2018 and beyond. Last year RFPs
were sent to numerous potential facilities in Las Vegas and around the US.
Essential elements in those proposals included affordable hotel room rates for
our members attending, the costs for our exhibitors in the trade show, and
availability of our preferred dates.
Five facilities are now under consideration based upon those criteria.
Your feedback is important to us. On the very short survey
at the link below you will be asked simply if you would or would not attend a
Convention in the particular location noted. There is of course, a place for
you to anonymously provide comment or other feedback.
Click on this link, please, by April 13!
YPI Steering Committee
The YPI Steering Committee exists to provide overall direction, dialogue with IAFE board and staff, and professional development and networking opportunities for the under-40 fair professionals group at large.Interested in serving on the committee? Simply fill out the Steering Committee Application Form and e-mail it to Marla Calico, marlac@fairsandexpos.com, no later than May 29, 2015. Only individuals within IAFE Zones 1,3,5, 7 and associate members can apply.
YPI Steering Committee members serve two-year terms and are responsible for:
- Participating in bi-monthly conference calls
- Assisting with planning YPI events at conventions and conferences
- Recruiting and encouraging new under-40 professionals to join YPI
- Attending YPI events at conventions and conferences
Download the application link here: https://www.fairsandexpos.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=IAFE&WebCode=YPI#committee
YPI Spotlight
Entertainment Director
San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
San Antonio, Texas
Can’t live without during fairtime: Sleep! Oh, you mean a physical item? A Neti Pot. It isn’t pretty, but it’s my secret to staying healthy while surrounded by dirt.
Favorite Spot to unwind after the fair: The coast. Spending time on the water in beautiful sunshine is refreshing after being hunkered down in the arena basement.
If you weren’t involved with fairs: I am lucky to have the opportunity to work with music at a fair, combining many things I’m passionate about. If I had to do something else, I would love anything that preserves and teaches music history.
Favorite involvement outside of the fair: Big Brothers Big Sisters is dear to my heart; we get the opportunity to mentor the coolest kids. My match is a dynamic high school senior that I’ve had the pleasure of growing up with since she started middle school. I love picking the kids’ brains about the latest entertainment trends.
Most important issue facing the fair industry today:
Relevancy. Maintaining the traditional elements of our events that are so important to our industry and long-time patrons, while embracing changing demographics, priorities, and attitudes without compromising our family first approach to bring new patrons to our grounds to hear the story of agriculture.
YPI Reminders
- Participate in the new Igniter – IAFE Discussion Board! This is an online member service allowing you to post questions/discussions, reply to topics, post document resources, look up contacts, and to network. This is an incredibly simple way for you to easily interact and communicate online and exchange ideas, experience, knowledge, and wisdom with your peers.
For instructions on how to use the board, click here.
When you're ready to participate or even start a topic, click here - Join the YPI Facebook Discussion Group to connect with other YPI members, CLICK HERE.
- Tell us what you want to see featured in the YPI Newsletter, CLICK HERE.
