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We are huge fans of recycling (clothing, toys, etc.) to friends we know that have children that could benefit; then Goodwill. This time of year I have a yard sale to help supplement Christmas for my kids.... but I now have a house full of STUFF ev...
The 29 Day Giving Challenge may be a practical way for "packrats" like myself to get our lives in order in addition to helping others. By sharing one's belongings with others you help them-and yourself too!
The 29 Day Giving Challenge may be a practical way for "packrats" like myself to get our lives in order in addition to helping others. By sharing one's belongings with others you help them-and yourself too!
I know this defeats the intent, but I would love to have a partner in Clutter Busters. You know, someonne who would come to my house and say, Susan, let's do a bedroom closet today, or the basement or a dining room drawer..........wouldn't that be...
However, people that I know who are clean freaks are so freaked out by that show but, since I do keep a lot of crap I realize just how easy it is to go down that road. I'd like to be somewhere in the middle!
That program is fascinating and scary all rolled into one! That's why I try to keep it down to the basics =o)
The 29 Day Giving Challenge may be a practical way for "packrats" like myself to get our lives in order in addition to helping others. By sharing one's belongings with others you help them-and yourself too!
Mary do you make recycled artwork? Let's see, yesterday I cleaned the house. I got rid of a ton more clothes that didn't fit (stuff that fit 4 years ago!!). I also have a bag for goodwill and four bags for the food bank. I just need to drop it all...
Thank you, Astraa, for the welcome message. I love the cartoon drawing of the lady in her armchair with her cat and her hot drink. I tried to thank you earlier, but I had a problem with the computer I was on last week.
-sparkie
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Yep! Better on your budget too =0) Thats gr8 to be there and realize it was a bit of a problem. You are on to better things. Happy for you!
here is a thought i had last night..for years i have had clutter..now, i want to get rid of it all and simplify..when i felt horrible i would buy buy buy to have a few moments without pain and with happiness now that i feel better i really have no...
today i am adding 4 new tops to the clutter but, i am going to do what neicey nash on clean house says, 4 new tops in, 4 clothing articles out...let's see what on earth i can find now!
deb, my mom always says i have a choice but quite frankly, i don't. it is either eat right to have minimal pain or eat crap and be bed ridden...to me, it is a very clear decision :) ..sometimes a pain in the butt, but clear!
What a life changing accomplishment Allie! You are a strong woman. That is really something for you to do. All I can say is WOW =0)
thanks deb, unfortunately, i think my body will keep loosing for a total of 140 -150 lbs which means i will continue to loose for another year and two months (if my calculations are just about correct). so, this means that it's pointless to buy qu...
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- Why I'm choosing to give:
- I complain a lot about the greed of people who either don't share or only do so with certain people or their pets while others have to starve and do without in other ways. I also have so many possessions in my room that it's always a mess and I'm spending almost $70 a month to store a bunch of stuff I haven't seen for 2 years.
- What I'd most like to receive:
- Fewer things to "junk up" my bedroom floor and lots of poor people with smiles on their faces because I've given them something I wanted or needed.
- How did you hear about the 29-Day Giving Challenge?
- It was a recommended group I found after signing on to Ning.
- Do you agree to read and follow the 29Gifts Code of Conduct once you join our site?
- Yes
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Code of Conduct-Nope, I'm Not Looking for Anyone!
I have read the Code of Conduct and don't want to give the moderator for the single 29 Day givers the wrong impression. I invited her to be my friend on this network and let her know in the personal message that I'm looking around for groups and networks for singles. I'm not looking for a partner, lover, or a husband and even if I were, I'd be happy to comply and use other Ning networks set up for that purpose.
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Posted on August 20, 2009 at 9:17pm — 3 Comments
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- At 6:16pm on November 14, 2009, Astraa Starr gave sparkie a gift…
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- At 3:09pm on August 21, 2009,
Mary - 29Gifts Welcome Team Lead said…
- Hi again, Sparkie! Welcome. I'm so glad you decided to join us.
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- At 8:07am on August 21, 2009,
sharon said… - Hey! I see you joined Quote of the day! Great to meet you. About 45 years ago, I lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, off the White river, by Broadripple Park! I have great memories from K
thru 2nd grade there, ice skating was the bomb, and snow drifts that covered the front door was the coolest when you were 7!
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