SPRING CLEANING UNCOVERS TAX DEDUCTIONS!

It's a great time of year to clear the clutter in our homes and offices.  Many items can be useful to others.  Here is a guide with some helpful hints for recirculating and donating:


- Most organizations can only use certain types of items - call or check the agency's website for a donation wish list.


- Inquire as to whether an agency can pick up items or if they need to be dropped off at a certain location.


- ask for a receipt to claim a tax deduction.


Where to donate:


Big Brothers/Big Sisters    www.bbbsmb.org    800-483-5503


Boomerangs    www.aac.org    617-524-5120


Brookline Senior Center - gift cart items, used cell phones and iPods    617-730-2770


Coalition for the Homeless    www.mahomeless.org    781-595-7570 x13


DVDs for Vets    www.dvds4vets.org


Goodwill/Morgan Memorial    www.goodwillmass.org    617-445-1010


Got Books?    www.gotbooks.com    978-327-7600


Rosie's Place    www.rosies.org    617-442-9322


Second Step   www.thesecondstep.org    617-965-3999


Solutions at Work    www.solutionsatwork.org    617-576-0039


And another great resource for both giving and receiving:  www.freecycle.org




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QUIZ: HOW MUCH DOES YOUR WEIGHT DEPEND ON YOUR GENES?

To find out, answer yes or no to each question:

Section A

1.  I have been overweight for much of my life.
2.  One or both of my parents, or several other blood relatives, are signficantly overweight.
3.  I can't lose weight even when I faithfully stick to a reducing diet and increase my activity for several months.

Section B

1.  I am strongly tempted by the availability of food.
2.  I am moderately overweight, but I can lose weight when I diet and exercise.
3.  I tend to gain weight easily if I don't follow a healthy diet.

Section C

1.  I've never really been overweight.
2.  I can eat almost anything I want and not gain weight.
3.  I don't exercise much, and my weight stays normal.


Scoring:

 If you answered yes to two or more statements in Section A, genes are probably a significant contributor to your weight issues.  For people with a very strong genetic predisposition, sheer willpower can be tough in counteracting the tendency to be overweight.  But you can achieve and maintain weight loss under a doctor's guidance.

If you answered yes to two or more statements in Section B, genes are probably a lower contributor for you.  While you have some genetic predisposition to be heavy, it's not so great that you can't overcome it with some effort devoted to diet and exercise.

If you answered yes to two or more statements in Section C, your genetic predisposition to obesity is low.  You have a good chance of losing weight by eating fewer calories and getting more vigorous exercise.  It may also be easier for you to keep it off.  Ask your doctor for weight loss help.
Source: Nancy Snyderman MD, Diet Myths That Keep Us Fat


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