MAY 6, 2013
THE YARD SALE FOR THE CURE is well underway yet again this year. We have a new location--- 35 PLAINS RD E, BURLINGTON --- at the north-west corner of Plains Rd at Cooke Blvd. Donations are being accepted at the site. Please call my office at 905-333-3500 (RE/MAX Garden City) and we will arrange for someone to meet at the lot to store your donations in the on-site PODS containers. Please do not drop off items without an appointment. The sale takes place on SATURDAY, MAY 25/13 from 6 AM to 2 PM. Here's some photos of items which will be up for sale.
August 2012
It's been almost 3 months since the very successful Yard Sale For The Cure. We are still having cheques dropped off to our office! We know that we have over $32,000 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. I'm hoping to have a final total by the end of the month.
Here's a few pictures from SNAP Magazine of the fun we had the day of the sale. Courtesy of Chris Paterson.
Patsy Graham of Team Bullock and Leah Hill at 7:30 AM--all smiles!
Bruce MacDougall and Bernie Scrivener selling raffle tickets.
Rupert, Lesley, and Cass having a great time!
The Bra-o-meter fund raising scale at 6:30 AM is $6,000. Thanks to Rose Ritchie of Organize Me Please for this wonderful star of the sale!
Diane and Helen looking afer the Aldershot Lions truck and serving breakfast sandwiches.
The first bra decorating contest. We had corporate and individual entries. Such creativity!
More entries.
Even the RE/MAX hot air balloon was there! Tethered rides were great fun and the weather co-operated.
Hot air balloon rides!
Nothing like a pink dump truck to bring some attention to the Yard Sale.
Lots of shoppers got some great buys at the Yard Sale.
The Aldershot Lions food truck provided breakfast sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers, fries and beverages.
JUNE 5, 2012
We have had a tremendous response to the 2012 Yard Sale for the Cure. Final figures will be available next week. We know that we are over $30,200 in donations. A big thank you to all who volunteered, those who came and shopped and all our partners in this year's sale. Here's a link you will want to read. realtorscare.ca/06/2012/realtor-raises-over-30k-with-yard-sale.
MAY 25, 2012
The Hamilton Spectator has a great article in this morning's paper about the Yard Sale for The Cure taking place tomorrow at 241 and 242 Plains Rd E and surrounding area.
www.thespec.com/living/article/730312--turning-junk-into-hope
MAY 24, 2012
We are at maximum capacity. Thanks to all for your donations. Here's a peek at what we've added. I hope you saw the sale advertised on CHCH TV this morning on Morning Live. See YOU on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 241 & 242 Plains Rd E, Burlington and surrounding area.
MAY 16, 2012
More donations for the Yard Sale for The Cure May 26/12 at 241 and 242 Plains Rd E, Burlington
May 14, 2012
Here's an eye-catching sign in preparation for the YARD SALE FOR THE CURE on May 26, 2012 at 241 and 242 Plains Rd., Burlington ON. It's a 'bra-o-meter'. The bra will rise as funds are collected for the YARD SALE FOR THE CURE. Be sure to stop in on MAY 26 and make a donation by purchasing something from the Yard Sale for The Cure.
Rose Ritchi of Organize Me Please is the creator of the sign and is pictured with the Bra-o-meter.
MAY 15, 2012
BRA'S FOR THE CAUSE: Team Bullock is going to create a bra for the Corporate category. We've got ideas and a glue gun!
May 15, 2012
E-waste and more donations
We have arranged for eco-friendly disposal of electronics at The Yard Sale For The Cure on May 26. If you have electronincs that are no longer working, we will be able to take these for you.
We are continuing to receive donations of all shapes and sizes!
MAY 10, 2012 BRA'S FOR THE CAUSE
Another BRA'S FOR THE CAUSE entry. The title of the entry is "Peek-A-Boob" (Keep an Eye on your Breast Health" in the category of Breast Cancer Awareness. Submitted by Lucy Domingues and Phil Ross.
May 8, 2012
Donny Osmond with a circa 1972 ticket stub in it. Lots of great stuff for the YARD SALE FOR THE CURE. May 26/12 at 241 and 242 Plains Rd E, Burlington ON.
MAY 4, 2012
Here's another timely article from Rose Ritchi of "Organize Me Please:
Learn to say “too-da-loo” to those items that have been in your family, or were a great deal, or I might need it someday, or……………………………..
Just the thought of letting go of precious items can cause unnecessary stress in our lives. Sometimes we just need a better perspective when viewing these precious items so we can make better decisions without feeling the pain of a loss. Have a look at the following examples and see if you can identify with one so perhaps it will be easier to let go.
Value – Sometimes we feel there is a dollar value attached to our precious item because that is what we were told by a family member……..so long ago. Take the time to investigate to see if the value is still applicable. An easy way to start is to check websites such as Kijiji.ca, craiglist.ca or ebay.ca to see if your article or something similar to it is on one of these sites. This way you can get an understanding of what the market will bare for this particular item. Or if websites are not your thing them ask at antique shops what the market value would be. Once we have an understanding from a value perspective it may give us the permission to let go of it.
Space – When it is a family heirloom but you have no space for it perhaps at the next family get together (Christmas, Easter) you can ask family members if they would be interested in housing this particular piece. This way it stays in the family and someone has the spot to hold it. Space in any home is valuable real estate and remember if it’s not being used or it is left in a box then there is no real value to this piece except for taking up space.
Functional – If you just can’t let go of that cherished piece then think of ways for it to be functional. For example, if Aunt Mildred or your neighbour Mrs. McGillicuddy gave you her beautiful walnut dresser that doesn’t fit in with your décor, then perhaps it can go in the basement/storage to put your off seasonal clothes in. Or another example, Dad’s cherished rusty CCM bike that he used for many years that is just taking up space but with too many memories attached to it. Well then, snap your cap and get creative! Take Dad’s bike, spray paint it one colour and attach a bike basket to it with some lovely flowers and voila you have a beautiful lawn ornament for the season.
Make use of the item. Saying a proper goodbye to these items gives us the permission to let go of them. A lot of people receive china place settings from their families and they are cherished but not used because first of all, it is not their taste in a china pattern or they already have their own. A beautiful way to say goodbye is to use them for a month or so and then pack them up and perhaps donate to the RE/MAX Yardsale on May 26th. (Call Elaine at 905-333-3500 for more information on here to drop off our donations). This way you and your family had time to enjoy them. Also note there are a few china consignment shops in the GTA that will take old patterns. Give Organize Me Please a call and I will give you the information that you will need. There is always someone out there that will appreciate these fine pieces but you just have to find them.
Use technology – digital cameras are a godsend when capturing our cherished pieces. One way of using this is taking a great picture of the item(s) and using them for your screen saver picture on your computer. You can change your screen saver picture once a month and enjoy seeing these items without taking up precious space. Another creative way is take Dad’s CCM bike and throw a Christmas wreath on it and take the picture. With copies of this picture you can make a Xmas card out of it and send to all family members so they can enjoy seeing dad’s bike with a greeting of Christmas cheer from you!
Another way is using canvas to display your items. Take the digital picture and put the image on a nice size canvas and it can be displayed in your own spot in the house. Whether that is in your bedroom or maybe the laundry room, it doesn’t take up space but creates a lovely anchor because every time you look at it, you have fond memories and that is what should be in all of our homes!
At Organize Me Please, what is precious to you is precious to us; however, we are great sounding boards and have many creative ideas to provide answers to your dilemmas or just be present to guide you through the process of letting go. A gentleman at the Old China Pattern shop in Scarborough once said to me, “I have never seen a U-Haul behind a hearse.”, so with that said, just say “too-da-loo.”
Organize Me Please
www.organizemepleasecanada.com
905-681-1659
MAY 3, 2012
Here are two entries in the "BRA'S FOR THE CAUSE" contest. The picture on the left is a corprate entry by SHAPINGS INC. with the theme: Entry Title: the Garden of Life. The picture to the right is a celebrity entry by Sean Cowan of CHCH TV with the theme: BooBees protecting Queen Bee.
Want to enter the contest? Contact leahhill34@hotmail.com for more information.
April 23, 2012 DONATIONS BEING ACCEPTED:
The POD is at 241 Plains Road East, Burlington ON (the north west corner of Plains and Gallagher Rd - driveway is off Shadeland). Please feel free to drop off your donations to this POD at any time. Clothing is not being accepted but you may drop off clothing to The Compassion Society at 484 Plains Rd E, Burlington ON (905) 592-3722 (beside the BINGO Connection).
Furniture and other large items, are being stored at 242 Plains Road East (the south west corner of Plains and Shadeland - driveway is off Shadeland). Please call ahead if you feel you need help with unloading your items. As well, pick up of your donations are available, depending upon the availability of our volunteers. Please call our office at 905-333-3500 to arrange this.
The POD has arrived and donations are flying in. We might need another POD. Keep the donations coming. Call Elaine at 905-333-3500 for more information. No clothing please. The Compassion Society would appreciate any clothing.
LOOK FOR SHAPINGS AT 570 PLAINS RD E, BURLINGTON TO PICK UP YOUR BRA DECORATING KIT!!
Here's some tips on getting ready for the Yard Sale from Cathy Boytos,Trading Places Canada Inc.
TIPS ON GARAGE SALE FINDS
You will find some great treasures at some really great prices at garage sales! What's your best ever garage sale find? Bet you have a story or two to share. Was it the green alligator belt for 75 cents or an entire dining room set for $140.00????
Here's some tips ...
• Bring cash and make sure you have lots of change on hand ... most garage sales will not accept anything but cash and you could be losing out on a great deal!
• Please don't go to the sale at the crack of dawn! Volunteers and homeowners don't appreciate a knock at the door hours before a sale begins. However get there a little earlier like 10 or 15 minutes to get the best selection to choose from.
• If they offer refreshments especially kids selling cookies or lemonade, buy them! It makes the kids feel special and after all you're going to need some energy to hunt for those bits and pieces!!
• When looking for "stuff", check what condition it's in. If it's an appliance ask to have them plug it in to make sure it works. Stay away from baby furniture like cribs, change tables. If you insist on buying baby items, make sure you've done your due diligence. Check with the Canadian Consumer Product safety board first. Buyer beware ... these are not items you can return later. Ceiling fixtures ... unless you see them plugged you might want to reconsider. Some of the cheapy lamps and light fixtures can be a fire hazard.
• On the other hand, you can find some amazing deals if you know what you're looking for. All prices are final so if you see a treasure that's $100.00 offer 1/2 the price. Have in your mind what you will pay for an item and stick to it. But remember, if the garage sale proceeds go to charity ... don't be cheap ... you may even want to consider paying full price ... after all you know it's a deal and it's still a "find" but it's also about the funds being raised for a great cause. Many volunteers spend countless hours organizing garage sales and you want to go home feeling good about how you contributed to the day!
Happy Treasure Hunting!
Cathy Boytos
Trading Places Canada Inc.
(905) 815 1949
www.tradingplacescanada.com
You don't have to be a millionaire to shop like one!
Calling all fashionista’s – Bra’s for the Cause Decorating contest in support of Yard Sale for the Cure 2012 …. Who Will You Be Yardsaling For?
PRESS RELEASE: Burlington: The sixth annual Yard Sale for the Cure Burlington, sponsored by RE/MAX, has an added twist – A Bra Decorating Contest. All funds will go directly to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.
Both Corporate and Personal contest entries are encouraged, including guys! Who said Bra decorating contest were just for the ladies! Corporate, all entries should be completed and displayed in your place of business, on or before May 1st, 2012 and images of your creation, along with your entry form to be submitted upon completion.
All personal creations should be completed and submitted on or before May 17th. Photo images of your completed creation must be submitted in advance of the contest submission date.
There are 7 contest categories including: Breast Cancer Awareness, Corporate Creativity, Haute Couture, Sweet and Sassy, Wild and Wacky, The Full Support Award (for the person with the highest sponsorship dollars), and of course ….. People’s Choice Award!
Encourage your customers to visit your creation on May 26th, at the contest booth, in front of Holy Rosary School, Plains Rd at Gallagher Rd, Burlington ON to vote for the People’s Choice award. Please arrange to submit your creation to be judged, or before May 24th, to 241 Plains Road East.
Organizers have a complete kit for you available at Shapings, 570 Plains Road East. The kit includes rules, entry for and of course … a Bra!
Entry fees can be paid by cheque, made payable to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Alternately, you can pay for your entry online, through the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and bring a copy of your receipt (for our files), when you are picking up your contest kit. www.cbcf.org/ontario
Contest starts April 1st and entries are needed by May 24th. Judging will be done and the winners announced at the May 26th Yard Sale for the Cure. For more information contact leahhill34@hotmail.com
Don’t forget, Yard Sale for the Cure takes place Saturday May 26, 2012 at 5:30am to 3pm – 241 & 241 Plains Road East, as well as the Holy Rosary School parking lot and the adjacent field to the east. Donations for the sale are being accepted now. Contact Leslie Bullock at 905-333-3500 for more information
Here's more donations for the Yard Sale for Cure, 241 and 242 Plains Rd E, Burlington ON as well as Holy Rosary School & adjacent park. See you SATURDAY MAY 26, 2012 beginnning at 5:30 AM to 3 PM
Here's a great artcle from Rose Ritchi of Organize Me Please:
Clear the clutter, so family members will “utter”, ……… what a great home to live in!!
Here are easy steps to get you started.
1) Pick a room, any room BUT I highly recommend the basement, storage area or a cluttered room that you just can’t stand anymore! These areas tend to be out of sight, out of mind locations, so you will have great success in letting go of items since you have not seen or used them in a while.
2) It’s a family affair. You didn’t create this clutter on your own so pick a date with the family and get their commitment. Keep in mind, food and cash always perks up teenager’s ears. Plan on a morning or afternoon, not a full day because kids with electronics or cell phones tend to go missing in action!
3) The de-cluttering supplies:
- Drinks & snacks, don’t want anyone leaving the chosen area to get a drink that takes an hour to get.
- Timer, set the timer for an hour each time, when it goes off, then everyone can take a 5 MINUTE BREAK to have a drink, stretch or etc.,
- Bags/boxes/labels/markers – These supplies will be for departing items such as:
o Charity items – these items are not being used but suitable for the Yard Sale for the Cure May 26th 2012. We have volunteers who may be able to assist you in moving the items for the sale. Contact us at 905-333-3500 and ask for Leslie Bullock's office.
o Toss – these items are damaged, unsafe, or have no use, etc.
o Recycle – everyone seems to hold on to a gazillion magazines, a gazillion glass jars and plastic containers, etc., give them to the blue box.
o Family member items – Aunt Gertrude has departed but you just can’t give up that ugly (blank) so pass the guilt on to another family member!!!
o Doubles items – Am I seeing doubles?? If you are not using one, then you are not using the other, give one or both the boot!
o Memories –There are usually lots of items that have memories attached to them that bring up emotions, so be kind to yourselves. Take these items and put them in a box to go through when you have the time to truly enjoy them, then you can make clear decisions to let them go or not.
o Don’t belong – these are items that belong in other rooms; contain them in a box.
4) Focus, Focus, Focus. Stay in one spot at a time, DON’T wander. Don’t be distracted, let the phone ring, they will leave a message if necessary. With everyone staying on task your de-cluttering goal will become reality.
5) As each box or bag fills up take it away and put in one of the appropriate areas such as , i.e. by the front door, garage, car, blue box, etc., For charitable donation we are just one phone call away….905-333-3500 to contribute to The Yard Sale For The Cure on May 26, 2012
6) Look Ma we have space!! Yes that is what it is called when all the unwanted bags and boxes have been removed. Now for the fun part!
– With the left over items start to group “like for like”.
- Assess what you currently have that can contain your precious items. Are there shelving units? Do you have plastic containers? If not, let your fingers do the walking, lots of stores have websites for shelving units, containers, etc. This way you save time by measuring your space, picking out items on the websites and you can go and purchase these items or have them delivered.
- With your purchases assembled, start placing and containing your items; keep in mind, heavy items on the bottom of the shelf units and light items on the top. I highly recommend clear plastic containers and they are usually on sale during the spring season. Remember; if these items are to be kept then treat them properly. Using plastic containers keep things safe from dampness, humidity; possible flooding and they are durable and stack well.
Now for the final word…..maintenance. This is the easiest part of all when it comes down to organizing. Right now you have a clean organized spot, everything in it place! Let’s keep it that way, advise all family members that at the end of the day take 5 minutes to survey their areas and any item that is not in the correct place, pick it up and put it where it should go. With just 5 minutes a day your place will stay neat and tidy so you can get on with the important things in life, such as family time, me-time, golf course…………….
At Organize Me Please we fully understand the hurdles you can have with de-cluttering your home. If these steps are difficult to do with family, give Organize Me Please a call and we will be happy to come out for an hour to get you and your family back on track. We are offering a free one hour organizing service until May 26th, 2012 which is the date of The Yard Sale for the Cure. Book soon!!
Rose@organizemepleasecanada.com
Organize Me Please
“We create order for families.”
905-681-1659
www.organizemepleasecanada.com
BRA DECORATING CONTEST, Yard Sale for the Cure 2012
Thank you for participating in this contest. With your help, we are one step closer to finding a for cure this disease.
There are two ways to enter.
Corporate entries = $250.00
All corporate creations should be completed and displayed in your place of business, on or before May 1st, 2012. Please submit images of your creation, along with the accompanying entry form, at your earliest convenience. Encourage your customers to visit your creation on May 26th, at the contest booth, in front of Holy Rosary School, to vote for the People’s Choice award. Please arrange to submit your creation to be judged, on or before May 24th, to 241 Plains Road East.
Personal entries =$50.00
All personal creations should be completed and submitted on or before May 17th. Photo images of your completed creation must be submitted in advance of the contest submission date.
Contest Categories
1) Breast Cancer Awareness
2) Corporate Creativity
3) Haute Couture
4) Sweet and Sassy
5) Wild and Wacky
6) People’s Choice Award
Category judging and awards will be done during a press conference held on May 25th.
The People’s Choice Award, will be presented after the Yard Sale day’s ballots are counted, at 3pm on May 26th.
Included in this package is:
1) Your bra, which you will use to decorate.
2) Your poster board, which you will use to mount and display your finished creation.
3) The rules associated with this contest. As well as contact information, if you have any further questions.
4) The contest entry form, to accompany your submission.
Contest kits can be picked up at our event sponsor:
Shapings Inc
570 Plains Road East
Burlington
905-637-4273
Any questions about the contest can be directed to the contest co-ordinator, Leah Hill
Phone: 289-337-6865
Email: leahhill34@hotmail.com
Entry fees can be paid by cheque, to be made out to the Canadian Breast cancer Foundation. Alternatively, you can pay for your entry online, through the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and bring a copy of your receipt (for our files), when you are picking up your contest kit. www.cbcf.org/ontario
There are no restrictions on your creativity, or in the decorations that you can use. However, we ask that your creations be family friendly, and we reserve the right to refuse entry of any bra we feel does not follow this guideline.
All bras, when completed, become the property of the RE/MAX Garden City Realty Inc., Brokerage Yard Sale for The Cure and can be used for marketing and promotion purposes. All bras will be returned to their creators, after the contest ends.
Best of luck!
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION, GO TO www.cbcf.org/
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation YARD SALE FOR THE CURE is taking place on May 26, 2012 beginning at 5:30 AM till noon. The sale takes place at 241 and 242 Plains Rd East as well as the Holy Rosary School parking lot and the adjacent field to the east. Donations for the sale are being accepted in mid-April. PODS will again be dropping off a unit for storage of items prior to the sale. If you have any questions, call my office manager, Elaine Gowman at 905-633-4621. See you bright and early on May 26th.
Enjoy the video of our volunteers helping with the pricing of each and every item in the Yard Sale for The Cure, taking place May 26, 2012
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