Join in the buzz - it's Garage Sale time

Spring is the classic time to take action on your home.  There's activity all around us in the community as people and businesses plan for the big summer break.  In New Zealand we have the double whammy of public holidays - Christmas & New Year combined with the summer months.  People are focused on getting their homes ready, potentially with the influx of family and friends coming to stay.  Houses go up for sale and everyone's energy levels are up. 

This year Omokoroa’s Cyberlink is again planning its Community Wide Garage Sale on Saturday 18th October. Last year 26 houses took part and advertising of the event brings many people in from around the district. Run over 7 times, it's been a very successful event for sellers and buyers alike.  For some treasure hunters they know Omokoroa delivers quality items at great prices. For many its a great day out with the family, or collectors looking to add something interesting to their collection.  People manifesting certain items or a particular piece of furniture.

There are lots of benefits to joining in and having a Garage Sale

Declutter and create space to breathe again. By letting go of items that are not serving you, you can create space in your home. You could start to create a space that will enhance how you would like to spend your time. You could actually make that junk room a sewing studio!

Earn some extra money - let someone else see the treasure in your ‘old vase’ or the inherited collection of thimbles. It might just be a novel experience to see and use physical money for once! An opportunity for the young ones to sell their toys or grow seedlings, certainly the young entrepreneurs can gain a bit of success and handle a few gold coins.

Help the planet: Great you have decided  that corrugated iron  is no longer needed - but instead of sending it to landfill it could just be the small piece someone needs to complete their project.  Much better to get a product used as intended- rather than go to metal recycling or landfill.

Realise the true value, an object’s utility:
Chairs are supposed to be sat on, candles are meant to give light, if you are just storing something for a future ‘one day’ we prevent these items reaching their purpose & potential.  Why not take out the spare microwave which is only gathering dust and pass it on to someone who could truly do with heating some food right now.  Bingo - with that you have restored the item's true value. 

Connect with the Community:   Omokoroa’s Garage Sales historically have been wonderfully social occasions. Its an easy to connect with your surrounding neighbours as well as those new to the community.  There an oppourtunity to chat hear someones story and enrich your day.

It's only a $10 donation, you get a sign and your road is highlighted on the map. Go to https://www.cyberlink.nz/garage-sales.html to learn more and start clearing out those cupboards today. 

Or need help? I'm Veronica at The Organisers and I have had the pleasure of helping many in the community to start tackling the overwhelm they feel of their possessions.  You can find out more  by looking  here at www.TheOrganisers.co.nz or give me a call on 021 578 840

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