Encyclopedias re-homed! @buynothingproject saves the day again! I’m helping a neighbor to downsize their home and declutter and one of the things they needed to rehome was a 1976 set of Encyclopedias. Now as far as my neighbor, her friend the original owner of the books, and myself new, people just used these to cut…
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Broken Plastic Hangers are Recyclable
Broken plastic hangers can go in blue/recycle carts in you have @balconesrecycling or Texas Disposal Systems . Check your local provider to find out what they accept. Metal hangers can be dropped at any dry cleaners to be reused. ⛓️💥 Broken fuzzy hangers go in the trash. Wood hangers are trash if they can’t be…
Prescription and Drug Drop Off at Walgreens
You don’t have to empty the bottles. Toss them in. Drop in the metal disposal unit at the pharmacy. Accepted: Prescription medications, ointments and patches, OTC medications, ointments, lotions and liquids, Pet medications, Vitamins, Aerosol cans, Inhalers Not Accepted: Needles and thermometers, Hydrogen peroxide, Illegal drugs https://www.walgreens.com/…/safe-medication-disposal.jsp Take them in as they go, don’t stockpile.…
Introspective Sharing on a Goodwill/Thrift Dropoff
Keep it or move it along, which type are you? Do you hold onto things until the ideal person or organization comes along to donate too or do you need it out of the house? Do you drive a little farther for an organization that is more ideal for your donations or that will treat…
Zero Waste: What Qualifies as an Electronic?
Zero Waste: Electronics – Not in the Recycling Cart Broken electronics that have a cord, take a battery, use a charger, or have a computer chip can be recycled. You have several options: Recycle & Reuse Drop-off Center (RRDOC) for the City of Austin. Appointments on your phone or online: http://www.austintexas.gov/dropoff . Goodwill if it’s…
House Cleanout Trying to Find the Keyboard
House clean out for Austin Creative Reuse and Goodwill Central Texas. I did find the keyboard that was lost, and I found a whole bunch of other things. As I’ve mentioned it’s not new stuff. It’s just stuff that I’m seeing with new eyes and ready to move along. A lot of it’s craft and…
How to use up gift cards: Shelters & Assistance
This idea is a way to use up gift cards. I used an IKEA gift card for SAFE to get the bedding they need. If you don’t need it use it to help someone who can. It may be more convenient to mail gift cards, check with the place you want to help, who is…
I Successfully Stretched a Shrunk Sweater
I was able to stretch my sweater! My thrifted new-to-me 100% cotton sweater ended up in the dryer and shrank down to kid size. I washed it again and was able to stretch it out! Success! If I couldn’t fix it, I was going to reduce the arm length down for my son since it…
Care of Creation Fair 2025: An Earth Day Type Event
Check me out at the Triumphant Love Lutheran Church Care of Creation Fair from April 5! This is such a fun earth event and their photographer always does an amazing job. Thanks for having me again! This was my second year to table at the event. I’m labeled as Zero Waste. They set me up…
Thrift Haul: Theater Play & New Sweaters
Thrift haul today: Bring your own bag here too! This is my favorite Goodwill near my house. It’s the Clocktower one. They recently remodeled and it’s even more organized. If you need kids clothes, baskets or women’s workout gear this is your place! 100% cotton black long sleeve shirt for son’s theater performance (all cotton)…