IRS & Recordkeeping Resources
Clutterer & Debtor Support
Useful Information
Protect your privacy
LA Area Recycling & Disposal Resources
Essential Oil Resources
Organizing Products Online
Fun & Entertainment
Useful Links
Useful Links
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IRS & Recordkeeping Resources
* IRS page on Recordkeeping for Small Businesses
* IRS Publication 552 on Individual Record keeping– how long to keep records for individuals?
* IRS Publication 583 on Starting a Business and Keeping Records
* Here is an example of a Record Retention Schedule for personal use, please consult your tax accountant or CPA for confirmation.
* IRS Publication 526- Charitable Contributions, which explains how to claim a deduction for your charitable contributions. This is useful information, if you can keep your eyes open reading it!
* IRS Publication 561-Determining the Value of Donated Property
* IRS Form 8283-Non-Cash Charitable Contributions, for itemizing and claiming non-cash charitable contributions over $500.00 (for more information, see the blog post I wrote on tax deductions for thrift shop donations)
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Clutterer & Debtor Support
Clutter
- Please check out FLYlady.net, a wonderful resource for people who are struggling on a daily basis with clutter in their lives. When you join FlyLady, you will receive daily FLYmail. Your FLYing Lessons will guide you through babysteps to help you set up routines, get rid of your clutter, and put your home and life in order. All this at no charge. This site is a blessing!
- CHADD’s Guide to organizing your home and office for people with ADD or ADHD
- The Institute for Challenging Disorganization (ICD)
- Clutterer’s Anonymous Meetings phone or in person meetings
- Messies Anonymousonline Yahoo Groups for clutterers and their loved ones
- Clutterer’s Anonymous Affirmations (printable)
- Excellent safety information from the CDC on cleaning up after rodents in your house.
Debtors/Finances
- Debtproof Living is an excellent support site for people who are looking for financial freedom by learning how to get out of debt and stay out, on the money they are earning right now.
- Debtors Anonymous nationwide meeting list
Useful Resources
- USPS Zip+4 Lookup
- Find out how much US postage stamps are worth if they are ‘non-denominated’ (doesn’t have the value printed on it)
- Dictionary & Thesaurus
- Internet 1-800 Directory
- Convert just about anything to anything
- Universal Currency Converter
- Track your plane flights
- Track a package from UPS, USPS or FedEx
- Time Zone Converter
- Official U.S. Time
Protect your privacy
- If you think your identity has been stolen, please check out the Federal Trade Commission’s website on ID Theft
- Get rid of unwanted junk mail, email and calls
- Get listed on the National DO NOT CALL Registry for 5 years (free!)
Los Angeles Recycling & Disposal Resources
What is e-Waste?
The term “e-waste” is applied to consumer electronic equipment that is no longer wanted. E-waste can include computers, printers, televisions, VCRs, cell phones, fax machines, stereos, and electronic games.
What is considered Hazerdous Waste in LA County?
Household hazardous waste is any product labeled: toxic, poison, corrosive, flammable, combustible or irritant that is disposed of. Please check this page for a more detailed list: Household Hazardous Waste
- UCLA S.A.F.E. Collection Center is a permanent hazardous waste drop-off, open Thursday-Saturdays 8am -2pm. You can even drop off your e-waste here on Saturdays. Check out their flyer.
- LA Dept of Sanitation’s Online Service Request Form use this for a bulky item pick-up request, or to request a new container.
- LACoMAX LA County Materials Exchange a free service designed to help residents, businesses, and organizations in Los Angeles County find markets for their industrial by-products, surplus materials, and other would-be discards. This is a great resource!!
- LA DPW Smart Business Recycling Type in what you want to recycle, find out where to do it!
- Hazardous Waste Collection Information and Schedule for L.A. County
- Goodwill of Orange County e-waste drop off centers
- L.A. Shares is a non-profit program that takes tax-deductible donations of reusable goods and materials (both new and used) from the local business community, and redistributes these items free of charge to non-profit agencies and schools throughout Los Angeles.
National Reuse & Recycle Resources in the U.S.A.
Donate your used electronic equipment that is less than 10 years old here The National Cristina Foundation accepts used electronic equipment, and offers you a tax benefit. They use donated equipment for training, job development, educational programs and other related projects that focus directly on improving the lives of people with disabilities, students at risk, and economically disadvantaged populations. For individuals, the charitable deduction for contributions of technology equals the fair market value (retail used value in the current market place) of the donated property.
Dress for Success- donate women’s business attire to welfare-to-work women. (national)
UsedCardboardBoxes.com is an earth-friendly company providing local delivery of moving supplies and packing materials for free or half price. They pick up your used boxes as well! What a great resource if you are moving!
Young Living Essential Oil Resources
- Young Living Starter Kits *If you purchase a Premium Starter Kit with enroller & sponser #884728, I will send you a copy of Reference Guide for Essential Oils (Higley, 2014)– a $30 value
- Young Living Essential Oils Videos
- Young Living Product Guide 2015