Password Overload!

Passwords, passwords, everywhere passwords! Experience is the best teacher....  I have just discovered that I have misplaced my laundry list of passwords. Admittedly, my way of keeping up with my passwords may be antiquated and not secure; therefore, do as I say and not as I do. Nevertheless, this reminded me of a past customer sharing his family's experience with not being able to access their loved one's necessary accounts after the family member passed. While grieving, there are many things that family members have to deal with after a loved one passes and trying to access their online accounts does not have to be one more frustration added to the list. Do you have a plan in place? In this digital world we live in, there are secure ways to have your password information stored safely. I would suggest checking with an estate attorney who may be able to refer you to a reputable company. This article sums it up best: Digital Assets

Time of Discovery

I had a conversation with a colleague recently who gave me an "aha" moment. My colleague stated that she believes this is the time of year when children of elderly parents tend to "discover" exactly how serious their parents' situations are. For instance, children who do not get to visit their parents regularly due to distance or what have you, will typically visit during the holidays. This opportunity gives them a first hand view that something is not quite right with mom or dad. Maybe the home tends to show that some aspects of hoarding is going on. The mom you know and love was always a neat freak- but you notice that dust has piled up throughout the house. Maybe dad's driving skills aren't quite what they used tho be. Understandably, mom and dad are going to tell you everything's fine via your phone conversations, because holding on to their independence as long as they can is as important to them as the air they breathe.

So while the estate sale business tends to slow down this time of year, I now know that it isn't simply due to the cold weather and the hum drum of winter; but children are taking this time to make some important decisions concerning their parents future. So, to my baby boomers, I encourage you to keep a closer ear and eye when visiting or talking with your parents. Working with them could possibly save their lives.

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Fun! Fun! Fun!

Wow, its been a busy season! I really planned to keep my blog updated regularly; but the best laid plans.....
Anyway, had to share with you my most fun sale of the year. We were in Canton, TX at the large flea market there liquidating a store for a customer. Man, its hard to focus when you're surrounded by roasted corn, fried pies, ice cream, and more!! I literally could have eaten my profits away. If you've never taken the trip down for a day of shopping and good eating, it is definitely worth it. Check them out at www.cantontxfirstmonday.com

Hotter than Fish Grease!

Wow, I braved the heat preparing for and hosting a sale in Keller, TX. Indoors and out! That's right, air conditioner out in the middle of July. in Texas. I must have the most loyal customers in America because you came out and did your thing! Thanks!

Join us in the A/C in Dallas July 12-14th. For the address and to view pics of items for sale visit http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/296124.aspx

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COLLEYVILLE, TX ESTATE SALE

Count It All Joy Estate Sales will be in the great city of Colleyville, TX June 14-16. Like us on Facebook for the latest updates. www.facebook.com/ciajestatesales

Save the Date!

Count It All Joy Estate Sales will be hosting its next estate sale in the great city of Azle, TX. June 21-23rd. Stay tuned for more details.

What is the earliest time you have ever shown up to shop at an estate sale? What time did the sale actually start?