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Tidy Summer Freebies!

July 31, 2025July 30, 2025Leave a comment

2025 Tidy Summer Freebies – tutorial videos on how to fold & free event!

Pocket Fold like a BOSS

I’m thrilled to kick off my updated Pocket Folding Video Series! 🎥✨ Over the next two months, I’ll be sharing a brand new folding tutorial every week on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook —each one focused on a different clothing item to help you stay neat, stylish, and organized. The series is already underway, and here’s what we’ve covered so far:

How to Fold a Long Sleeve Shirt & See LOGO

How to Fold a Short Sleeve Shirt

How to Fold Guide

Our goal is to empower you with confidence and clarity to understand the downsizing journey so you can make informed decisions, not rushed ones.

Even if you can’t attend the event, perhaps your neighbor, friend, mom, aunt, or another loved one can benefit. We will dive into how to prep for a move, declutter, rightsize, and pack.

How to Fold Men’s Clothing

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East Bay Business Recommendation

June 24, 2024March 27, 2026Leave a comment

Find and support a local business in Contra Costa County. All service providers on this list have been personally vetted, referred, and used by myself and/or clients. Please let the business owners know Nicole referred you. If you have used anyone on this list that did not leave you satisfied, please contact nicole@tidylife.style

Cleaners

Junk Removers & Movers

Women Owned Businesses

Cleaners

Specialty	Contact	Name	Business
Individual	(925) 457-3089	Ania Tomerson	Ania’s Cleaning
Residential & Commercial team	(510) 672-9489	Angelica	Easy Life Solution
Residential & Commercial team	(925) 679-1300	Steve Heike	Molly Maid
Residential & Commercial team	(925) 307-9437	Marlyn Avina	Bee Fresh Cleaners
Residential – Individual or team Custom cleaning lists	(925) 736-9600	Nancy Glatt	Impeccable Home Cleaning

Junk Removers & Movers

Specialty	Contact	Name	Business
Large projects & Moving	(925) 895-4411	Art Mendez & Andriana Mendez	Custom Hauling & Moving
Large project, Individual items, Demolimition ($149 minimum)	(925) 360-5687	Ryan Spiegel	JUNKED by Veterans
Construction, Demolition, Large projects & Individual items ($99 minimum)	(925) 481-4041	Marius Radu	Junk Pronto
Small & Large projects, Individual items ($145 minimum)	(707) 532 – 0545	Juan Vallejos	Bay Hauling
Eco-friendly – Small & Large projects, Individual items ($155 minimum)	(925) 477-2565	Stefanie Lew	The JunkLuggers
Recycle & Repurpose – Small & Large projects, Individual Items ($120 minimum)	(925) 396 – 7007	Newman Foad	Top Junk

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Home Services

Specialty	Contact	Name	Business
Architect – Sustainability	(650) 996-1577	Benson Chen	Studio C
Architect – Full Service	(510) 910-4097	Heather Sanders	Shelterwerk
Handyman	(510) 978-8383	Chris Sellers	Task Rabbit Profile
Mobile Notary	(925) 361-2558	Angela Perez	AP Notary
Furniture Liquidation	(408) 242-3928	Esteban Miranda	Comforture
Seamstress	(510) 395 – 4381	Rose McGuire

Interior Designers

Specialty	Contact	Name	Business
Eco-friendly	(925) 317.6662	Michelle Thomas	Thomas Designs
Small Projects	(925) 375.1330	Kelsey Herrick	Kelsey Herrick Design
Luxury	(925) 276-9663	Erica Shepard	Shepard Design Studio
Full Service (North Bay)	(415) 706.0581	Paula Leland	Paula Leland Interior Design
Closets	(925) 783-5126	Tiffany Pociecha	Closets by Design

Seniors

Specialty	Contact	Name	Business
Senior Placement Agent	(925) 979-8656	Mike Awadalla	Care Patrol
QUICK Senior Transitions & Selling Homes	(415) 612-3470	John & Yessica Arias	Harmonee Homes
Senior & In-Home Care	(925) 391-3700	Johana Segura	24/7 Nightingale Home Care
Realtor for Seniors	(925) 586-1850	Gilda Whitehead	Coldwell Banker
Estate Sales	(925) 381 – 7733	Mirth Amanda	Sisters Salvage
Financial Planner	925-293-6531	Belma Mirvic	Edward Jones
Estate Lawyer	(925) 338-1225	Kristina Park	Park Legacy Law Firm
Reverse Mortgage Specialist	(925) 826-2686	Carly Powell	Mutual of Omaha

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Health & Wellness

Specialty	Contact	Name	Business
Weight Loss Coach	(510) 205-1159	Linda Witnov	Rise Up Slim Down
Massage Therapist	(925) 329-7899	Esmeralda Pelado	Esmeralda Massage
Soft Tissue Therapy	(510) 592-4069	Jay Perez	Kinetic Chain
Chiropractor	(925)-276-2792	Rebecca Kasputis	Kasputis Chiropractic
Life Coach	(925) 202-1042	Edna Castillo	Living Reality Dreams
Cupping, Muscle Scraping, Stretching, Massage	(209) 675-1864	Monica Islas	Body Wellness
Nutrition, IV Drip & Weight Loss	(925) 280-4442	Rebecca Walker	Cambiati Wellness
CBD Wellness	(925) 639-2369	Laura Morgan	Green Compass
Group Fitness Classes	(925) 289-8042	Alejandra Adaui	TFX Fitness
Personal Trainer	(415) 470-1368	Rebecca LeVan	Contra Costa Fitness
Facials, Waxing, Botox	(510) 681-4151	Jazmine Simpson	Beauty & Beyond
Licensed Nutritionist	(925) 216-0286‬	Ilana Koka	Koka Wellness Group

Local Donation Centers

Women Owned Businesses

Specialty	Contact	Name	Business Website
Tax Preparer	(925) 356-5645	Pamela Bayer	Bayer & Associates
Hospice Volunteer Specialist	(925) 216-6585	Victoria Briskin	Hospice of the East Bay
Benefits Insurance	(925) 890-1080	Denise Caldwell	Heffernan Elite
Estate Planning	(925) 233-6222	Katie Capielo	Candelaria LLP
Financial Advisor	(925) 335-9102	Yvonne Ceresa	Edward Jones
Cosmetics & Skin Care	(925) 348-4054	Diane Covington	Mary Kay Cosmetics
Life Insurance & Living Benefits	(702) 445-9885	Anna Febiana	National Life Group
Family Trees & Genealogy	(925) 787-8605	Dawn Kosmakos	Sunrise DNA
Mortgage Loan Agent	(925) 487-0908	Anna Kussmaul	Stonecastle Mortgage
Florist, Events, Picnics	(510) 495-7042	Carlota Lock	Blooms n Bliss
Realtor	(925) 980-8095	Julie McCoy	RE/MAX Accord
Writing Services	(408) 835-8432	Lori Nicoles	Tora Writing Services
Travel Advisor	(510) 882-4109	Linda Nunes	A Shift in Spirit Travel
Insurance Agent	(925) 943-6762	Jessica Perez	Sisemore Insurance Agency
Personal Banker	(925) 771-3703	Evelyn Ponce	F&M Bank
Custom Print & Signs	(925) 317-1000	Nancy Sinsel	Red Dog Graphics
Photographer	(510) 501-9567	Brady Thomas	Brady Thomas Photography
Jewelry Sales	(650) 201-3755	Fariba Weitgenant	Touchstone Crystal
Property Manager	(510) 244-0085	Rolanda Wilson	Sound Investments

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Reuse & Clean Up Days in Contra Costa County

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024Leave a comment

Donate unwanted household items on Reuse & Clean Up Days in Contra Costa County. It’s FREE!

What are Reuse days?

Twice a year, single-family households can place gently used items on the curbside near their home FOR FREE! Items are collected and placed in new homes. The program is a partnership between Recycle Smart, Mt. Diablo Resource Recovery, and Republic services to help create jobs, aid those in need, and keep material items of the landfill.

What are Clean Up days?

Items that are not reusable or recyclable can be picked up on the curbside and taken to the landfill at no additional charge. This happens the day AFTER Reuse Day.

When are Reuse and Clean Up days?

Spring:

February – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
March – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
April – Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga

Fall:

August – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
September – Danville, Alamo, Walnut Creek
October – Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga

E-Waste Recycle Options

How do I find dates for my specific address?

Informational brochures are mailed to every resident about two weeks before the date. You can call Republic Services to find out when your date is (925) 685-4711.

You can also click the button below and enter your address on the Contra Costa Recycles website:

Find Reuse & Clean Up Days

Is this offered throughout each city?

The program is offered in Recycle Smart service areas – a portion of each city.

recycle smart service areas in contra costa county for reuse and clean up days

What do I need to do for Reuse Days?

Place reusable items on the curb by 6am on your reuse date
Box or bag items

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What do I need to do for Clean Up Days?

Place items that are not reusable or recyclable on the curb by 6am on your clean up date
Box or bag items
Maximum volume is 2 cubic yards or fourteen 32 gallon bags
No items larger than 4 feet and 24 inches in diameter
No bags heavier than 50 pounds (additional charges may apply)

What are acceptable items on Reuse Days?

Household electronics & appliances (please put your name on all TVs and computer screens for state reporting purposes.)
Home decor & accessories
Office & school supplies
Garden, outdoor & sporting equipment (no gas or oil in equipment)
Gently-used furniture (no broken, stained, or ripped furniture.)
Clothes & shoes
Scrap metal, wire
Car Parts and auto batteries

What are unacceptable items on Reuse Days?

Mattresses
Construction and demolition
Tires
Household hazardous waste
Rocks or dirt
Cribs or car seats
Loose wood
Broken items
Broken or unassembled furniture

What are unacceptable items on Clean Up days?

Household electronics
Recyclables
Appliances
Car parts
Large furniture
Mattresses
Household hazardous waste
Tree stumps or large tree trucks
Organics, wood, leaves, yard trimmings
Rocks, dirt, concrete

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Contra Costa Donation Centers

Electronics E-Waste Recycling in Contra Costa County

February 26, 2024February 27, 20242 Comments

Best places for electronics e-waste recycling and disposal in Contra Costa County

Best Buy

Staples

Rapid Recycle

Best Buy

Location: 3260 Buskirk Ave Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 8:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 7:00pm
Phone: (925) 988 – 0256

Pleasant Hill Best Buy

Pleasant Hill Best Buy has confirmed they will take up to three items per a household per day. They also offer haul away options for larger items.

Acceptable items for FREE

Best Buy branded monitors (Insignia/Dynex) 42′ and smaller
Memory
Mouse
Keyboard
Modems/routers/hubs
Webcams
Netbooks
Printers/scanners/fax
Sound/video cards
Tablets
E-readers
All-in-one computers
Battery backup
Cables/connectors
CD/DVD drives
Ipod/CD players/cassette players
Computer speakers/controllers
Desktops
Hard drives
Ink/toner cartridges
Small rechargeable batteries
Laptops (limit of 5 per a day)
Phones/landlines
Two way radios
Hands free headsets
Stick/robot/canister vacuums
Fans
Speakers
Cameras/camcorders
Video games/consoles/controllers
Security systems/radar detectors
GPS
Shredders
Curling iron/hair straightener/hair dryer
Calculator

Acceptable items for $29.99/item

Monitors (limit 2 per day)

Standalone Haul-away for $199.99/2 items

Portable/window air conditioners
Microwaves
Ranges/stove/range hoods
Refrigerator
Wall ovens
Washers
Cooktops
Dishwashers
Dryers
Freezers
Ice makers

Unacceptable items

Phone cases
Gaming chair
CDs/DVDs/blu-ray/HD
Tapes/recorders/VHS
Books/t-shirts

Don’t see the item you have? Check out the full list of accepted and unaccepted items

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Staples

Pleasant Hill

Location: 2120 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Hours: Monday – Saturday 8:00am – 9:00pm, Sunday 10:00am – 6:00pm
Phone: (925) 691 – 4060

Concord

Location: 4498 Treat Blvd, Concord, CA 94521
Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm, Saturday 9:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 5:00pm
Phone: (925) 609 – 1014

Option 1) Drop Off in Person at any Staples

Recycle at Staples

Option 2) Ship your tech with a tech recycling kit

Ship to Staples

Acceptable Items for FREE