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random thoughts, ideas and chaosno retail shopping challenge: 1 year later
It's the one year anniversary since I finished the no retail shopping challenge. Why did I do the challenge? Straight from my original blog post: I wanted to live differently, meaning finding creative ways to not buy stuff I really don’t need, to share stuff with...
tired of trying to NOT keep up with the Jones’
I decided to participate in the aday.org project on May 15th. Here's the project description off the aday.org website: On this one single day we ask you to pick up your camera and help us photograph daily life. What is close to you? What matters to you? We will...
A day without…
Tomorrow is TOMS "one day without shoes" event. An event to create an awareness of the impact a pair of shoes can have on a child in need. Yes, I'll be barefoot tomorrow. So will my son Joe, who has school tomorrow. I'm thinking his elementary school is not going...
![the icon of exstupidity [minimalist challenge item #365]](https://i2.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/365-dumas-christmas-lamb-yard-decor-300x300.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
the icon of exstupidity [minimalist challenge item #365]
[item] Dumas... I mean a plastic sheep yard ornament. [purchase info] Given to me by a friend doing some therapeutic downsizing. [time in my possession] IDK, several months. [last used] How does one "use" something like this??? [difficulty level in getting rid of it]...
![I have an idea… [minimalist challenge item #364]](https://i0.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/364-art-supplies-markers-crayons.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
I have an idea… [minimalist challenge item #364]
[item] Huge box on markers and crayons [purchase info] Purchased some new and some were given to me. [time in my possession] A long time. [last used] Here and there. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium. I hate getting rid of art supplies. [destination]...
![sigh. sniffle. :( [minimalist challenge item #363]](https://i2.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/363-ryobi-compound-mitre-saw.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
sigh. sniffle. :( [minimalist challenge item #363]
[item] Ryobi compound mitre saw [purchase info] Purchased new at Home Depot [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] A few months ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Very difficult [destination] Craigslist [replacement item] None. :( [info] I...
![I don’t like beige [minimalist challenge item #362]](https://i0.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/362-red-kipling-camera-tripod-duffel-bag.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
I don’t like beige [minimalist challenge item #362]
[item] Red professional Kipling camera bag [purchase info] Purchased new at an expensive camera store -- full price [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] A couple of months ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Difficult [destination]...
![the BIGGEST downsize!! [minimalist challenge item #361]](https://i1.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/361-3-bedroom-house-in-frsico-texas-downsize.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
the BIGGEST downsize!! [minimalist challenge item #361]
[item] My house [purchase info] Purchased pre-owned in Preston Vineyards. [time in my possession] Approximately 5.5 years. [last used] Today. (Well, I'm a little late on posting this blog entry, but I was in it until I moved.) [difficulty level in getting rid of it]...
![a back door for the front door [minimalist challenge item #360]](https://i2.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/360-exterior-glass-door1.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
a back door for the front door [minimalist challenge item #360]
[item] A glass door. [purchase info] Purchased at the Habitat ReStore for $65 [time in my possession] Approximately 5 months [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I bought this to use as...
![fill it up! [minimalist challenge item #359]](https://i0.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/359-pink-mesh-laundry-basket.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
fill it up! [minimalist challenge item #359]
[item] Pink mesh laundry basket [purchase info] Purchased new at The Container Store. [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] 3 years ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I don't...
![susan is really lazy [minimalist challenge item #358]](https://i1.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/358-painted-lazy-susan.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
susan is really lazy [minimalist challenge item #358]
[item] Lazy Susan [purchase info] Purchased new at Ikea. [time in my possession] Approximately 6 years. [last used] Over a year ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] Why is this called a lazy susan?...
![fabric scraps & painted sheets [minimalist challenge item #357]](https://i0.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/357-fabric-scraps-and-painted-sheets.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
fabric scraps & painted sheets [minimalist challenge item #357]
[item] A huge lot of fabric scraps and 3 painted sheets [purchase info] The sheets came from an art project at work and the fabric scraps are mostly old clothing. [time in my possession] Not sure, but many years. [last used] Several years ago. [difficulty level in...
![art canvas & vintage pins [minimalist challenge item #356]](https://i1.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/356-painted-canvases-and-vinatge-pins.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
art canvas & vintage pins [minimalist challenge item #356]
[item] A painted canvas and some vintage pins / broaches. [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store. [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years [last used] 4 years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None...
![creepy doll collection [minimalist challenge item #355]](https://i2.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/355-random-creepy-doll-collection.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
creepy doll collection [minimalist challenge item #355]
[item] Box of dolls, some new, some vintage. [purchase info] Purchased mostly on eBay and at thrift stores. [time in my possession] Approximately 6 years. [last used] A few months ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Difficult. [destination] Freecycle...
![sewing supplies [minimalist challenge item #354]](https://i1.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/354-sewing-supplies.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
sewing supplies [minimalist challenge item #354]
[item] A plastic box of sewing supplies [purchase info] Purchased new. [time in my possession] Approximately 6 years. [last used] Never on a lot of it, 4 years ago on the rest. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item]...
![shhhh… huge box of toys [minimalist challenge item #353]](https://i1.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/353-huge-box-of-toys.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
shhhh… huge box of toys [minimalist challenge item #353]
[item] Huge box of toys [purchase info] Purchased new and used at all different times and places. [time in my possession] Approximately, well, in my kids' possession... too long. [last used] A long, long time ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Way easy....
![yes, pigs do fly [minimalist challenge item #352]](https://i0.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/352-plastic-flying-pig.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
yes, pigs do fly [minimalist challenge item #352]
[item] Toy flying pig [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store on vacation [time in my possession] Approximately 5 years [last used] A few months ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I bought...
![a toy story [minimalist challenge item #351]](https://i2.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/351-jessie-and-bullseye-toy-story-kids-dolls.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
a toy story [minimalist challenge item #351]
[item] Jessie & Bullseye soft toys from Toy Story [purchase info] Purchased new [time in my possession] Approximately 10 years [last used] 7-8 years ago? [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] C'mon, you...
![I’ve been in prison, but not behind the bars [minimalist challenge item #350]](https://i0.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/350-orange-prison-jumpsuit-costume-downsize.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
I’ve been in prison, but not behind the bars [minimalist challenge item #350]
[item] Halloween costume - prisoner [purchase info] Purchased new at a costume shop? I really can't remember. [time in my possession] Approximately 8 years [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None...
![a really old business idea [minimalist challenge item #349]](https://i0.wp.com/adventures.jodywissing.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/349-collage-i-spy-prints.jpg?resize=400%2C250&ssl=1)
a really old business idea [minimalist challenge item #349]
[item] Several I Spy style prints [purchase info] Purchased from Shutterfly, designed by me [time in my possession] Approximately 8-9 years? [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I made...