History Behind the German Christmas Market

The Annual Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market was a small idea brought forth by a group of volunteers trying to make a difference in the State of New Jersey. The Christmas Market was started up in order to help fund small, local charities. Today, it is the largest Annual Christmas market in New Jersey and […]

Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market

The Lake Mohawk German Christmas Market was the place to be on December 6th and 7th. The place was filled with not only food and Germans, but entertainment like never before and people of all ages. A blissful vibe circulated in the air, filling everyone with warmth, despite the winter chill. When the idea was […]

Holiday Decoration Storage 101

You’ve just packed up your Halloween decorations when all of a sudden, you see Santa Clause lighting up your neighbor’s front yard. You shiver at the thought of having to go down to the basement and pick out that box of tangled up Christmas lights and ornaments. Luckily for you, we have a solution for […]

Storing Childhood Treasures

At some point in our lives, we’ve all watched Toy Story and cried over Andy’s decision to get rid of his favorite childhood toys because he had grown up. But how do we decide trash from treasure? Hopefully, by the end of this article, you’ll know what to keep around. No matter what age you […]

Getting Organized: Part II

By now you have read the first part of our Getting Organized in Ogdensburg series. You have packed with a purpose, made a floor plan and learned how to use space creatively. Here are the next steps to take in getting organized. STEP 1 – Deciding on a Storage Unit Now that you have taken […]

Getting Organized: Part I

So you’ve taken a crucial step and are moving to getting organized..and you’ve decided to invest in a self-storage unit in our Sparta, NJ area! However, before you move your valuable belongings in, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Read on! STEP 1 – Packing with a Plan When you are […]

When Life Events Happen, Part II

Life is always throwing us curveballs… loss of a  job, divorce, death of a loved one, natural disasters or other catastrophe, etc, etc, etc. AA-1 Self Storage in Sussex, NJ would like to extend a few storage and organizational tips to help you to be more prepared should you face one of these life challenges. […]

When Life Events Happen, Part I

“For time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or the present are certain to miss the future.” – John F. Kennedy Change is the one truly constant thing in all of our lives. It only makes sense to plan for […]

Back to School Home Organization

Although this beautiful weather may be making you feel like sneaking away for another vacation, there is no denying that summer has come to an end. Your “babies” are all set with awesome new school clothes and have just the right backpack, notebooks, scissors, and crayons. Everyone has a handsome new haircut and is ready […]

Keeping Keepsakes

It is only a few weeks into the school year and you already may be inundated with special projects that you want to treasure forever.  IE finger paintings, “What I Did on my Summer Vacation” essays, popsicle stick sculptures, self-portraits, etc… But what do you do to ensure that these things are really around THAT […]

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