There was a garage sale at Highlands Storage in South Lakeland on Saturday. There were approximately seven units of merchandise for sale. These items included Residential merchandise and Office furniture.
Not alot was sold - probably due to the economy. Many people loved the idea of being able to come inside to shop the garage sales, instead of being out in the heat!
The talk was to have another one this weekend! A couple more people have requested units for so they can join in. So, it appears Highlands Storage will open it's doors again for another garage sale. Watch for the signs on 98S, they are located in the Parkway Center behind Barry Motorsports.
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Monday, September 29, 2008
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Commercial Closing!
Another commercial closing today! Yeah. Well, actually closes on September 2, but our side is done!
Seems to be a few commercial closings in the Lakeland area, now we just need the residential sales to pick up a bit. Not sure how that is going at this point, being they have discontinued the down payment assistance programs in the State of Florida!
I have not had time to really investigate how all is going in Real Estate in Lakeland, Florida. I have heard a few horror stories in reference to advertising homes for sale in the area. But it is really gossip at this point. Will see where the advertising companies go with this. Maybe one wont be around much longer, time will tell! You never know what will happen. I heard gossip that the Ledger went down on their prices??? Wow, Im not a ledger fan, but I guess they are dealing with the economy and actually did something positive. Of course, it will help them in the long run, they may keep a few customers.
I heard a couple of photo books are no longer in the local Walmarts, the gossip being that Walmart went up on their rental prices to put a rack in the Walmarts! Gosh would a major company do that in this economy??? Like I said just rumor to me at this point, but rumors start problems for companies. I would not want to be Walmart if this rumor ends up being true!! I also heard that the photo books business is going down with the economy and housing market, so of course, they must cut the distribution of the books to cover the overhead!
We need this economy jump started and quick! Where is the help going to come from??
Seems to be a few commercial closings in the Lakeland area, now we just need the residential sales to pick up a bit. Not sure how that is going at this point, being they have discontinued the down payment assistance programs in the State of Florida!
I have not had time to really investigate how all is going in Real Estate in Lakeland, Florida. I have heard a few horror stories in reference to advertising homes for sale in the area. But it is really gossip at this point. Will see where the advertising companies go with this. Maybe one wont be around much longer, time will tell! You never know what will happen. I heard gossip that the Ledger went down on their prices??? Wow, Im not a ledger fan, but I guess they are dealing with the economy and actually did something positive. Of course, it will help them in the long run, they may keep a few customers.
I heard a couple of photo books are no longer in the local Walmarts, the gossip being that Walmart went up on their rental prices to put a rack in the Walmarts! Gosh would a major company do that in this economy??? Like I said just rumor to me at this point, but rumors start problems for companies. I would not want to be Walmart if this rumor ends up being true!! I also heard that the photo books business is going down with the economy and housing market, so of course, they must cut the distribution of the books to cover the overhead!
We need this economy jump started and quick! Where is the help going to come from??
Monday, August 18, 2008
Which Way Will Hurricane Fay Go?
Tis the question everyone is asking, Which Way will hurricane Fay go?
Mother Nature is the only one with the answer to that one. Here we sit again and watch and wonder, never knowing what will come. I'm glad I started preparing in July! Those of you who follow my blog - Yes my car now fits in the garage!! I moved alot of items to Highlands Storage.
The trees are trimmed - the car is in the garage - only thing we have to do is move in the trash cans and porch furniture. And hopefully my husband will get the boards over my back window that seems to be the most effected during hurricanes!
Wish us luck and that Mother Nature gives us a break tomorrow!
Mother Nature is the only one with the answer to that one. Here we sit again and watch and wonder, never knowing what will come. I'm glad I started preparing in July! Those of you who follow my blog - Yes my car now fits in the garage!! I moved alot of items to Highlands Storage.
The trees are trimmed - the car is in the garage - only thing we have to do is move in the trash cans and porch furniture. And hopefully my husband will get the boards over my back window that seems to be the most effected during hurricanes!
Wish us luck and that Mother Nature gives us a break tomorrow!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Prepare for Hurricane Season and MORE!
Many of us have weathered years of hurricane activity in Lakeland Florida and the surrounding areas of Bartow and Highland City. We find ourselves in the midst of another hurricane season (July – November), in which the forecasters are calling for an above average season! Just what we do not need!
I still have terrible memories of the year 3 Hurricanes crossed our path in a short amount of time! Seems like just as we began cleaning up from one – here came the next! I think many of us had become complacent with all the warnings and watches of previous years, that many people did not prepare at all.
This year I hope many people will heed the warnings and even prepare before any come our way. I have already had all our yard work and trees trimmed. The yard is cleared of unnecessary items. Yes, I did leave some basics out, of course. I am sure I will need the hose and trashcans in between now and a possible storm! The porch has been cleared of those items collected when you have children and just the basic furniture is left to deal with in an emergency situation.
Luckily, I have a garage to place the few items into when or if a storm heads towards Lakeland, Florida. Unfortunately, I have so much in my garage that my cars won’t fit! Not a good thing. So now comes the dilemma. “What can I do?” I have to determine what is in the best interest personally and financially.
I have cleaned out a lot of the “gunk” in the garage that has been collected by family members. There is still not enough room to protect my cars if a hurricane passes thru Lakeland. So the next question I have to ask myself is, “Do I really need all these things?” The mother in me says “NO!” “Now what do I do with the items I can part with?” If I lived in a subdivision that allowed garage sales – that would be my answer. But I don’t. I used to donate a majority of the items I wanted to get rid of – then again I look at the economy and another question forms. “Should I try to sell the items and get a little cash?” Ugh, that’s right can’t have a garage sale.
Back to the previous question then, “What do I do?” I guess the answer right now would be to move the items to a storage unit for safekeeping. Highlands Storage is right down the road and they provide inside climate controlled units and allow me access to my items 24/7. This will keep my items safe and yet I can go retrieve anything I need, anytime I want!
So, once I move the items to the storage unit, I will have space in my garage to park the cars and keep them safe during hurricane season. This will protect my cars from possible severe damage from flying debris if South Lakeland is in the path of another hurricane.
Another positive to moving the items to storage is the children will probably forget about a number of the items they just “HAVE” to keep! Out of sight out of mind may help me in the long run get rid of some more items. Unfortunately, it does not solve the “No Garage Sale” dilemma. Oh! But I have an idea, “what if” Highlands Storage had an inside Garage Sale one weekend? I think I found the answer. I cannot be the only person in all these subdivisions that wants to have a garage sale! Now, comes the organization of a new idea.
If you live in South Lakeland Florida and are interested in participating in an indoor garage sale – Highlands Storage in South Lakeland off 98 South, behind Barry Motor Sports and just down from the new Publix in Highland City, is going to start taking a list of persons interested so they can schedule a garage sale!! Yeah! You can contact them at 863-644-2391 or 863-644-2701 or email them info@highlandsstorage.com
I feel like I have accomplished a lot just sitting here and writing my blog today! I started with preparing for the 2008 Hurricane season to finding a place to have my garage sale! Today is going to be a good day.
I started this blog to go on my Inside Lakeland Florida Blog, but now I think it will be posted on about 3 blogs. Highlands Storage wants to include it in their tips blog and I think I will place it in my personal one too!
I still have terrible memories of the year 3 Hurricanes crossed our path in a short amount of time! Seems like just as we began cleaning up from one – here came the next! I think many of us had become complacent with all the warnings and watches of previous years, that many people did not prepare at all.
This year I hope many people will heed the warnings and even prepare before any come our way. I have already had all our yard work and trees trimmed. The yard is cleared of unnecessary items. Yes, I did leave some basics out, of course. I am sure I will need the hose and trashcans in between now and a possible storm! The porch has been cleared of those items collected when you have children and just the basic furniture is left to deal with in an emergency situation.
Luckily, I have a garage to place the few items into when or if a storm heads towards Lakeland, Florida. Unfortunately, I have so much in my garage that my cars won’t fit! Not a good thing. So now comes the dilemma. “What can I do?” I have to determine what is in the best interest personally and financially.
I have cleaned out a lot of the “gunk” in the garage that has been collected by family members. There is still not enough room to protect my cars if a hurricane passes thru Lakeland. So the next question I have to ask myself is, “Do I really need all these things?” The mother in me says “NO!” “Now what do I do with the items I can part with?” If I lived in a subdivision that allowed garage sales – that would be my answer. But I don’t. I used to donate a majority of the items I wanted to get rid of – then again I look at the economy and another question forms. “Should I try to sell the items and get a little cash?” Ugh, that’s right can’t have a garage sale.
Back to the previous question then, “What do I do?” I guess the answer right now would be to move the items to a storage unit for safekeeping. Highlands Storage is right down the road and they provide inside climate controlled units and allow me access to my items 24/7. This will keep my items safe and yet I can go retrieve anything I need, anytime I want!
So, once I move the items to the storage unit, I will have space in my garage to park the cars and keep them safe during hurricane season. This will protect my cars from possible severe damage from flying debris if South Lakeland is in the path of another hurricane.
Another positive to moving the items to storage is the children will probably forget about a number of the items they just “HAVE” to keep! Out of sight out of mind may help me in the long run get rid of some more items. Unfortunately, it does not solve the “No Garage Sale” dilemma. Oh! But I have an idea, “what if” Highlands Storage had an inside Garage Sale one weekend? I think I found the answer. I cannot be the only person in all these subdivisions that wants to have a garage sale! Now, comes the organization of a new idea.
If you live in South Lakeland Florida and are interested in participating in an indoor garage sale – Highlands Storage in South Lakeland off 98 South, behind Barry Motor Sports and just down from the new Publix in Highland City, is going to start taking a list of persons interested so they can schedule a garage sale!! Yeah! You can contact them at 863-644-2391 or 863-644-2701 or email them info@highlandsstorage.com
I feel like I have accomplished a lot just sitting here and writing my blog today! I started with preparing for the 2008 Hurricane season to finding a place to have my garage sale! Today is going to be a good day.
I started this blog to go on my Inside Lakeland Florida Blog, but now I think it will be posted on about 3 blogs. Highlands Storage wants to include it in their tips blog and I think I will place it in my personal one too!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Highlands Storage in Lakeland Florida looking for Suggestions
Highlands Storage in Lakeland Florida is trying to gather information to be able to provide their current and future customers with the services they feel would be beneficial. In trying to help them in this area, I agreed to place a request on my blog. If you are a sales rep or business owner in the area and would like to provide suggestions of services that would benefit you please leave a comment on the blog or email: info@highlandsstorage.com. Please make sure and let them know you visited my blog!
Thanks for all your suggestions. Since new management has taken over they are extremely customer service oriented, so help them out if you can
Thanks for all your suggestions. Since new management has taken over they are extremely customer service oriented, so help them out if you can
Friday, May 2, 2008
Highlands Storage Under New Management
I stopped by Highlands Storage in South Lakeland yesterday, they are under New Management! The place looks great! Wow they are really showing that customer service is top priority. The ladies are putting forth a wonderful effort to insure that every customer receives the service they deserve.
The customer areas have been scrubbed and cleaned giving the aroma of cleanliness! I was very impressed by the diligence of the ladies.
If you are considering renting a storage unit in the South Lakeland Florida area, you need to go check them out in person and visit their website, www.highlandsstorage.com. They have also added to the website. They are now offering Internet Specials!
The customer areas have been scrubbed and cleaned giving the aroma of cleanliness! I was very impressed by the diligence of the ladies.
If you are considering renting a storage unit in the South Lakeland Florida area, you need to go check them out in person and visit their website, www.highlandsstorage.com. They have also added to the website. They are now offering Internet Specials!
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Organizing my Storage Unit in Lakeland Florida
My storage unit at http://www.highlandsstorage.com/ is starting to get filled with items I need to sell! I have decided that I need to organize my unit as if it were a store; not really a store so to speak, more like a warehouse. Years ago I managed a national mail order company with a large warehouse. When items are organized it is easier to process the orders. Therefore, I believe I should organize the unit to be able to sell my items more efficiently.
I am going to purchase a number of shelving units to place in my storage unit. My items can then be sorted into certain categories for ease in finding. A work table can then be placed along one side with the boxes and paperwork I will need to ship the items. I will make my storage unit at http://www.highlandsstorage.com/ into a mini mail order warehouse! Wow, sometimes I even amaze myself. I know there are probably a million people out there who have already done this, but it’s a new idea for me.
This way all the items are out of my house! I can set up a spot on my work table to take the pictures I need, keep my packing supplies, and room to process the order. This way the only thing I need in my house for this business venture, is my computer! I am so excited about the possibilities.
I am going to purchase a number of shelving units to place in my storage unit. My items can then be sorted into certain categories for ease in finding. A work table can then be placed along one side with the boxes and paperwork I will need to ship the items. I will make my storage unit at http://www.highlandsstorage.com/ into a mini mail order warehouse! Wow, sometimes I even amaze myself. I know there are probably a million people out there who have already done this, but it’s a new idea for me.
This way all the items are out of my house! I can set up a spot on my work table to take the pictures I need, keep my packing supplies, and room to process the order. This way the only thing I need in my house for this business venture, is my computer! I am so excited about the possibilities.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Spring Cleaning in Lakeland Florida
I started my spring cleaning in February! Well, since I live in sunny Lakeland, Florida, why not? The only problem is it is now March and I am still trying to clear my house of unwanted or unnecessary items, along with trying to deep clean. Guess I am not as motivated as I should be.
I decided to move all the items that we have not used recently or have outgrown, into my garage! Now I can’t fit the cars in there. I need to decide which items in the garage, I need to keep and which to try and sell. Unfortunately, I am afraid to walk into my garage for fear of getting lost or hurt.
I think I have a solution to my problem. I am going to go out my front door and walk around to my garage, it’s safer that way, trust me. I will take the first item that I can safely reach that needs to be sold, and place it in the trunk of my car. I live in a subdivision that does not allow garage sales, so that makes selling the items more difficult. Then, I am going to place as many items in my trunk that I want to sell and head to Highlands Storage. I am going to rent a storage unit for the items, until I can place the items on one of those auction sites or classified ad sites online.
Luckily, Highlands Storage is only a couple minutes from my house. Once I move all the items I am going to sell, I will be able to go thru the other items and see what to donate, keep in the attic (if heat won’t damage them), or rent another air conditioned unit at Highlands Storage for items I want to keep, but don’t actually have to be at my house. Like the holiday decorations that we use once a year. I can access my storage unit 24/7, so if I really need something, it’s a couple minutes away.
Wish me luck, after I post this I am planning on walking out my front door.
I decided to move all the items that we have not used recently or have outgrown, into my garage! Now I can’t fit the cars in there. I need to decide which items in the garage, I need to keep and which to try and sell. Unfortunately, I am afraid to walk into my garage for fear of getting lost or hurt.
I think I have a solution to my problem. I am going to go out my front door and walk around to my garage, it’s safer that way, trust me. I will take the first item that I can safely reach that needs to be sold, and place it in the trunk of my car. I live in a subdivision that does not allow garage sales, so that makes selling the items more difficult. Then, I am going to place as many items in my trunk that I want to sell and head to Highlands Storage. I am going to rent a storage unit for the items, until I can place the items on one of those auction sites or classified ad sites online.
Luckily, Highlands Storage is only a couple minutes from my house. Once I move all the items I am going to sell, I will be able to go thru the other items and see what to donate, keep in the attic (if heat won’t damage them), or rent another air conditioned unit at Highlands Storage for items I want to keep, but don’t actually have to be at my house. Like the holiday decorations that we use once a year. I can access my storage unit 24/7, so if I really need something, it’s a couple minutes away.
Wish me luck, after I post this I am planning on walking out my front door.
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