Time Well SpentTM   

~ A Collaborative, Arts & Crafts, Recycling & Repurposing, Community Wellness Center and Consignment Shop ~ 
 
Pre-Launch Update ~ February 2009
In This E-Newsletter
DeClutter For Good Feb Business Suit Drive
New PhotoBlog, Space Layout & Other Blog Posts
   
 
 
Nancy Gallant, Social Entrepreneur
 
Nancy Gallant
Founder/Director
Time Well Spent 
 
Pre-Launch Office
89 Turnpike Rd/Rte 1 
Ipswich, MA 01938
 
 
In-Office Hours Vary. Throughout February, Visits and Drop-Offs are Welcome by Appointment Only.
  
 
Cellphone
617.548.6340
 (call or text)
 
 
E-Mail
nancyDOTgallant
ATcomcastDOTnet

  
It's my Personal Blog & the Temporary
Cyber-Home of
Time Well SpentTM
Hello!   

Based on considerable research and networking, real-world practice and planning, I am confident my action-while-planning approach to launching Time Well Spent will result in a strong social business model. But, heck, it has taken some time! I'm impatient to get this values-based business officially launched...
 
Given the state of the economy, coupled with my firm conviction that Time Well Spent will be a source of inspiration and empowerment, collaboration and opportunity, it's time to kick it into high gear. It's time to make the vision a reality.
 
  
So, to repeat my message of last month, your positive thoughts and energy, kind words and active support mean more than ever. If you can give of your time, your clutter, your ideas or expertise, I promise you, it will be ~ you guessed it ~ Time Well Spent.
 
Contact me anytime with questions, comments, info and feedback. Hope to See You at the DeClutter For GoodTM Business Clothing Drive! 
 
Read on for all the details...
 
                             Nancy
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DeClutter For Good Drive ~ February ~ Business Suits & Such
 
Help Time Well Spent reach our goal 
of a total of 50 suits donated this month
and watch for the results next month!
 
 
For Whom?        To Benefit Men and Women Working to Improve
                                 Their Lives in the Face of Rough Times
 
With Whom?      TBA
 
What?                   Suits & Business Attire for Men & Women
                                 In very good condition, please. Suitable for 
                                 interviewing and/or a daily business setting.
 
When?                 Saturday, February 21st, 10am-4pm **
 
Where?                Time Well Spent Pre-Launch Office
                                89 Turnpike Drive/Route 1, Ipswich, MA
 
* I'm currently researching different organizations that work to provide business attire to men and women in need in the north of Boston area. I strive to partner with organizations that provide an efficient system of gathering and distributing items at no cost to those in need. I also intend to seek out organizations invested in helping individuals actively improve their circumstances through training and support systems that counsel, educate and empower them to strive for a brighter future for themselves and their families.
 
** If you can't make it Saturday the 21st, please contact me for alternative drop-off arrangements. 
 
 
 
Want to find out if we reached the 1000 book goal during the January DeClutter For Good Book drive?
 
New to the DeClutter For Good concept?
Click here for my blog post explaining the concept.
 
Interested in synchronizing your decluttering with our effort to help others?
Click here for the DeClutter For Good tentative monthly schedule.
 
Know of an organization that could benefit from our DeClutter For Good efforts to provide business attire for adults working to improve their circumstances?
Contact me by replying to this email, or leave a blog comment, text message or voice mail.

Announcing My PhotoBlog and Other Monthly Highlights
~ Posts from my Weblog ~ 
To Click or Not to Click ~ You Decide! 
 
Following are some monthly highlights ~ a few posts and pages I've chosen to share for one reason or another. (Instructions for my readers who are just heading up the internet learning curve: Roll your mouse over the bold heading, "click" on it and you will be transported to that part of my weblog ~ Isn't the internet great?!!!) 
 
Emergency DeClutter For Good Winter Clothing Drive
In response to a great need for children's warm clothing, the Ipswich High School National Honor Society will be organizing an emergency clothing drive. Check out the post which I will update with all the details once they become available. Along with the possibility of helping local organizations, the clothing will be donated to Cradles to Crayons, a great organization that distributes clothing to needy children throughout the state, via hundreds of social service providers.
 
For all the words I've used to describe Time Well Spent, and goodness knows I am rarely at a loss for words, sometimes there is nothing like a photo to explain and inspire. The link takes you to my blog post that explains a few quirks about the new site, or you can click here to get right to the PhotoBlog. Enjoy!
 
Still find yourself wondering what the big picture is for Time Well Spent? While it's enough for most people to help out with DeClutter For Good drives at this point, those who might be able to help on the business end, not to mention those who are simply curious, can get the best overview by checking out this page from my weblog that describes the various areas of the center-based space.                    
 
Wish List ~ Talent, Resources & Stuff in General
Making my vision a reality will be a collaborative effort! Check out this post to see if you or someone you know might be able to make one of my "wishes come true" for Time Well Spent, thereby helping others and the environment in the process.
 
 
 
 Ongoing
DeClutter For Good
Drop-Off Info 
 
 Check the lists of items we are looking for
and then call, text or email to confirm your items will be accepted at Time Well Spent and to arrange a drop-off.
 
Sorry but no surprise drop-off visits for now!  I can meet you at the office on very short notice as long as I'm not tied up.
 
Where Helping Others and The Environment
is Easy, Inspiring & Fun!
 
That's...
 
Time Well Spent TM