I couldn’t get any takers on the 2 drawer new filing cabinet in my Buy Nothing Facebook group or the Austin Zero Waste group. “Brand new, the handles aren’t even installed, standard size tan 2 drawer filing cabinet with handles, hardware, lock and 2 new keys” That’s good right? I posted in my neighborhood’s own…
These were from my son’s school. They were extras and didn’t fit with the stacking of the newer chairs. He asked for them so we brought them home and then he never sat in them again…. I really thought these would go quickly on my Buy Nothing Facebook group. We have a ton of kids…
I’m helping someone downsize and these citronella candles were in their utility closet. Only one was used and the rest have dead bugs in them. Someone asked for them immediately and came by to pick them up immediately in my local Buy Nothing Facebook group. I really thought it would take a while because regular…
I’m helping someone downsize and this was a heavy unused Shark brand vacuum they had in their utility closet. I posted in on my local Buy Nothing Facebook group and a lady near me said her Shark, the exact same one, had just died and she’d love to have this one! I made sure it…
Let’s remember what we’re saving. We went on a family nature walk using Austin Wildlife Rescue‘s Junior Wildlife Rescuer Activity Book. I pulled out the Neighborhood Bingo, put it on a clipboard, my son picked out his marker, and off we went. Firey, the Red Frilled-Neck Lizard came along. This is a great way to…
Book Haul! So I was just just going to do a dropoff at Recycled Reads, part of the Austin Public Library but they told me they’re closing in December. So then I felt like I needed to support them. So I went inside and $32 later this happened. Granted the Osmo itself is $20, so…
Recycled Reads drop-off. RR is part of the Austin Public Library and all proceeds from sales go back to the library so I love to donate here. This place is especially helpful for large donations. If I had the inclination and time I would put little handfuls and all the Little Free Library in my…
Medals and Awards: Less is more. Not only are more impactful rewards going to mean more, there’s also less waste created by making so many rewards and awards for absolutely everything. If you must use paper certificates and work hard on the animation. Austin Creative Reuse is one of the few places and ways I’m…
I’m finally okay to share this video. I went through my papers after my grandpa died since I’m pretty on top of everything else. I’ve been working on minimalism, simplicity, having a kid (they have so much stuff) and moderation for years. It is an ongoing process so don’t feel like you are behind. I…
Emptying the bathroom trash and compost cups into the kitchen bins. I’ve reused yogurt tubs and labeled them. There’s one in each bathroom. The science shows that the larger bin we have, the more we’re inclined to fill it up. So if we start with small and in theory we would make less waste. Note:…