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Happiness

What gives us happiness? Is it stuff? Like cars, clothes, and homes. Some people seem to think so. Corporations that sell consumer products especially want you to think so. Something I’ve noticed though is that obtaining to much can have the opposite effect. In fact, I see people that become overwhelmed with stress by their own belongings. Especially when they’ve developed a hoarding disorder. Somewhere in their mind they believe that item can be used for something around the house, sold, or given to a family member or friend. Knowing the retail value on a item can really heighten this need to hold onto to things. But guess what. Most of us never get around to using that item, selling it, or giving it to that special someone. Oh and the retail value? The retail value is often made up. Don’t believe me? Go to any second hand shop and you’ll see a variety of brand name items, often in perfect condition, being sold 5 times cheaper. When letting consumerism control us it can get out of ...

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Where To Take Your Junk

Live in Eugene or Springfield Oregon and got junk? You might want to try and donate or recycle your stuff. It could save you money and you’ll feel better knowing it’s being reused! Some of these places even pay you to take it. Here’s a list of where you can take certain items. -Pretty much any household item that still works and is in good condition can be taken too St. Vincent De Paul or Goodwill .(free) -Renovation materials and tools: Bring Recycling and Habitat For Humanity (free)  -Scrap wood: Lane Forest Products and Rexius (much cheaper than taking to Lane County Waste Management)  -Scrap Metal: Schnitzer Steel (they pay you) -Appliances with refrigerant: Free Appliance Removal(free) -Glass bottles and cans: Bottle Drop(they pay you) -Cardboard: International Paper(they pay you) -Tires: Big B , Les Schwab , other tire stores(usually cheaper than Lane County Waste Management) -Paint: Any paint store(free)  A list of items that can be recyc...