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Pay It Forward ~ Ronald McDonald House

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Pay It Forward ~ Ronald McDonald House    

Ronald McDonaldIt's been de-cluttering, re-arranging and out with the old and in with the new around our house!  I guess we are taking to heart some of our own advice in getting our listings ready for market (trust me we are not thinking of selling).

The hard freezes from this past unusally cold winter struck much of our landscaping and even the exterior is undergoing a makeover!  The question becomes what do we do with items we no longer want?  Sure kids may have first dibs but there are still things to donate.  A friend of Geno's suggested Ronald McDonald's house.  What a great idea!!  I would have never thought about them needing furniture...this week they have a new coffee table!

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Anita,

Sometimes we forget there are so many worthwhile charities out there!

Jun 04, 2011 03:05 AM
Joshua Zargari
MJ Decorators Workshop LI staging and home decorating - Lynbrook, NY
MJ Decorators Workshop

Hi Dorie.

Being involved and help the needy is a great thing...

Tomorrow there is s walk for kids with cancer...

We will attend and donate.

Jun 04, 2011 05:37 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

A lovely pay it forward. I would have never thouht of that either! Go Geno!

Jun 04, 2011 07:33 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good afternoon Barbara,

You are right..there are so many families in need for some many reasons.

 

Jun 04, 2011 11:18 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Kristine,

An excellent way to put it..Spring Cleaning! There are many worth while charities and Ronald McDonald house is an excellent choice!!

Jun 04, 2011 11:24 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Tish,

Its that time of year to take stock of what what all one has accumulated and clean out!! Just want to make sure that the charities out there get things as they do need many items for all the people they serve.

Jun 04, 2011 11:26 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Liz & Bill,

That is very cool for him to donate his time and talent!

Jun 04, 2011 11:27 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Debe,

You can make a difference..if everyone gave just one thing it's amazing how much good it can do!

Jun 04, 2011 11:28 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Judy,

There are lots of organizations out there serving so many groups..it's good to keep a list so you remeber to help them out.

Jun 04, 2011 11:29 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Joshua,

Good for you..I know it will be much appreciated!

Jun 04, 2011 11:30 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Joni,

There are so many organizations out there in need. Many people have their favorites that are dear to their hearts. Sometimes just asking a friend who they like to support can give you a new idea!

Jun 04, 2011 11:32 AM
Melissa McKinney
Everything Pines Partners Fayetteville - Fayetteville, NC
Realtor, www.LivingFayetteville.com

Dorie~That is a great place to donate to, I would not have thought of that!

Jun 04, 2011 03:59 PM
Margaret Woda
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. - Crofton, MD
Maryland Real Estate & Military Relocation

We don't have a Ronald McDonald House in this area... or do we?  Something for me to investigate!  Or a Fisher House.  But yes, donating used home furnishings can be very rewarding - and make someone's day.

Jun 05, 2011 12:42 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, Ronald McDonald house was a great thought for your excess furniture!   Great job!

Jun 05, 2011 01:43 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Melissa,

I tend to forget they need things just like other charities!

Jun 05, 2011 02:47 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Margaret,

I think we forget sometimes all the charities that need things we no longer need. There are so many!!

Jun 05, 2011 02:48 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Joan,

I know they can use lots of things. Have a great week-end Joan!

Jun 05, 2011 02:49 AM
Mary Douglas
United Country Ponderosa Realty, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado - Red Feather Lakes, CO
REALTOR, Red Feather Lakes, Colorado

Good morning Dorie,  the Ronald McDonald House is great idea!  It feels good to get rid of those things that we don't need and know that the're going to a good cause too.  Happy Sunday Dorie!

Jun 05, 2011 03:55 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Mary,

Hope you had a great week-end! Ronald McDonald house is a great cause and I'm glad we were able to make a donation to them.

Jun 06, 2011 12:37 AM
Karen L. Pietsch
Cary Property Pros - 4 Sale Realty, Inc. - Crystal Lake, IL
Cary Property Pros. Cary Property Pros Premier Real Estate

Dorie, that's a great idea.  I am so glad you came along when you did.  I've got a working old tv console, a newer, bigger, heavier tv that isn't working and I've got a vaccuum cleaner we got suckered into (I forget the name of it) when we helped our friend's boy who was selling them.  I've got an exercise bike, a couple pair of living room chairs and so much more.  Is it true that Ronald McDonald's house can, indeed, use them all?????  I love it.  Thanks for the new information and the new source for donating anc charity work.  ;)

Jun 06, 2011 05:55 PM