Yep! It sure can! Yard Sale season here! Time to go through the house and come up with a plan..

Is there something you have really been wanting to purchase and just haven't found enough money for it? Need a new patio set to enjoy this upcoming summer? How about some new clothes for the new season? Maybe you just want to get cleaned out to make the home less stressful? Whatever your reasoning is, make sure you have one!

Next, start going through your house. Start with the closets then work your way around from there. How about that spare room? Garage? Don't forget the bathroom! Believe it or not, I have sold quite a few OPENED lotions at garage sales. Weird? Well, if you don't like them or don't have a use for them anymore, stick a $1 sticker on them and keep them by your "register." They sell! (Ok, so how many of you are going to try it just to see if it works...Lol! You'll be amazed!) 

Remember, you have to have a reason for why you are wanting to clean out. If that patio set at your local store is calling your name, how badly do you want it? Make it your motivation. Try selling bigger items or higher priced items on a site like Craigslist or eBay or donate items to your local charity. 

One thing that will help you to feel less stressed and more organized is getting things cleaned! Take it in pieces. For example, if you don't have enough time to vacuum your whole house or really just don't like to vacuum, try only doing half the house. This gets something accomplished and helps you feel better! Plus, it makes vacuuming a little easier to handle. Remember to break things down in to simpler little bits and you will be amazed at what you can do!

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Did you know? 
A Spring Cleaning Survey of the Soap and Detergent Association (SDA) reveals American consumers’ cleaning habits and opinions about spring cleaning (and cleaning in general):

* 60% say spring is the best time to rid the house of dirt, clutter
* 98% feel good about themselves when their house is clean
* 54% of Americans prefer to clean on a daily or weekly basis
* 97% believe their families appreciate a clean home

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