I was going to keep it a secret, but…

by Michele | May 19, 2011 | Other

…I am being forced to spread the word that I am opening a store…hopefully, that is! My plan was to keep the store opening a secret until I knew for sure where and when it was going to happen, but political issues are forcing me to drum up support and...

Crazy with Color

by Michele | May 9, 2011 | Other

I have renewed my interest in spray paint over the past few weeks. And, despite the exorbitant cost (about $4.00 per 12 oz. can), I’m finding that I can quickly and efficiently finish projects in far less time with much more creativity. After a year of painting...

2 Trucks, 4 Truckloads and a Busted Wedding Ring

by Michele | May 4, 2011 | Other

During the 2nd truck load, I smashed a table against my finger loading. Ouch…I barely managed to get my ring off of my finger and only forced it off after it started turning unusual colors…my finger that is, not the ring.  What can you get for $200? A...

Trash to Cash

by Michele | Apr 23, 2011 | Other

Months ago, I received an email from a lady who came across my blog and suggested that I drive the streets of Glendora before trash day with a pair of rubber gloves. In her email she told me that she had made $3,000 a month digging through garbage and re-selling it!...

Mommy Pickers Goes National

by Michele | Apr 11, 2011 | Other

Well, sort of. That is probably a bit of an exaggeration! But, I am looking at it as “the glass half full.” Anyway, hot off the presses and hitting mail boxes this week was the Spring Edition of CLU Magazine where I was extremely lucky to be among four...

An Imposing Piece of Furniture

by Michele | Mar 28, 2011 | Other

This large set was imposing because the only place I had to store it was in the middle of my living room. Little girls bumped their little heads on this table no fewer than half a dozen times in the last three weeks that it has been in the house. But, the annoyance of...