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my kids are not 5 [minimalist challenge item #348]

my kids are not 5 [minimalist challenge item #348]

[item] 2 Camo kiddie backpacks [purchase info] Purchased new by Grandma [time in my possession] Approximately a few days [last used] Once by my kids coming home on a plane. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Super-duper easy. [destination] Freecycle [replacement...

I might need this on a desert island [minimalist challenge item #347]

I might need this on a desert island [minimalist challenge item #347]

[item] Can & bottle opener [purchase info] I have no idea where or when this came into my life. [time in my possession] Good question. [last used] Many, many months ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Somewhat easy. [destination] Freecycle [replacement...

hello? hello? can you hear me now? [minimalist challenge item #346]

hello? hello? can you hear me now? [minimalist challenge item #346]

[item] Baby blue rotary dial phone... broken. [purchase info] Purchased on eBay [time in my possession] Approximately 6.5 years [last used] Several months ago as a decor piece [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item]...

20 days to iron out the rest of this challenge [minimalist challenge item #345]

20 days to iron out the rest of this challenge [minimalist challenge item #345]

[item] Vintage olive green iron [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years [last used] almost 4 years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I used this...

I’ll be famous and sell lots of art [minimalist challenge item #344]

I’ll be famous and sell lots of art [minimalist challenge item #344]

[item] Archival plastic art sleeves [purchase info] Purchased new online [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] It was a bit painful to get rid...

you need gold leaf to seal gold leaf [minimalist challenge item #343]

you need gold leaf to seal gold leaf [minimalist challenge item #343]

[item] 2 new cans of spray gold leaf sealer [purchase info] Purchased new at Hobby Lobby [time in my possession] Approximately 8+ years? [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I have no...

my grandma said, “never do this.” [minimalist challenge item #342]

my grandma said, “never do this.” [minimalist challenge item #342]

[item] Necchi sewing machine [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store for $30 [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years [last used] 3.5 years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I tried...

label everything [minimalist challenge item #341]

label everything [minimalist challenge item #341]

[item] Dymo retro label maker [purchase info] Purchased new [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] Several years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] It's just cool. I didn't want...

oh no! my ph levels are off! [minimalist challenge item #340]

oh no! my ph levels are off! [minimalist challenge item #340]

[item] Softub spa checmicals [purchase info] Purchased with the Softub [time in my possession] Approximately a year. [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] Okay, the number of chemicals you...

christmas lights [minimalist challenge item #339]

christmas lights [minimalist challenge item #339]

[item] LED Christmas lights [purchase info] Purchased new [time in my possession] Approximately 3 years [last used] 3 years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I want to use these, but if I haven't...

why must I see everything as art supplies?? [minimalist challenge item #338]

why must I see everything as art supplies?? [minimalist challenge item #338]

[item] A tin tile and pieces of MDF [purchase info] Purchased the tile in Canton, MDF was leftovers from projects at work [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years [last used] Tin, never. MDF, several months ago for kids to paint on. [difficulty level in getting...

beer box art [minimalist challenge item #337]

beer box art [minimalist challenge item #337]

[item] Spuds MacKenzie bobble head dog & several beer boxes [purchase info] Purchased the dog on eBay, the boxes obviously came with beer bottles in them. [time in my possession] The dog, 8 years. The boxes, many months. [last used] A long time ago. [difficulty...

a healthy way to deal with anger [minimalist challenge item #336]

a healthy way to deal with anger [minimalist challenge item #336]

[item] A bucket full of extra tile and broken dishes [purchase info] Purchased tiles & dishes new [time in my possession] Up to 13 years [last used] Well over 5 years [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None...

boom! [minimalist challenge item #335]

boom! [minimalist challenge item #335]

[item] Photography light boom stand [purchase info] Purchased new off eBay [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] At least 4 years ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I just don't...

ikea art stools [minimalist challenge item #334]

ikea art stools [minimalist challenge item #334]

[item] 3 Ikea art stools [purchase info] Purchased new at Ikea for $12.99 each [time in my possession] Approximately 8 years [last used] A long time ago... [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Freecycle [replacement item] None [info] I actually...

I bought this for my mannequin [minimalist challenge item #333]

I bought this for my mannequin [minimalist challenge item #333]

[item] Nutcase helmet [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store for a few dollars [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years... (Is there a trend here? I seem to be typing in 4 years a lot these days) [last used] Depends on how you define "used" [difficulty...

those aren’t bugs… [minimalist challenge item #332]

those aren’t bugs… [minimalist challenge item #332]

[item] Large outdoor seat / swing cushion [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store (covered) for $9 [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years [last used] 1.5 years ago on my patio swing [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Freecycle...

bought it and sold it 3 months later [minimalist challenge item #331]

bought it and sold it 3 months later [minimalist challenge item #331]

[item] Hollister shirt [purchase info] Purchased at Plato's Closet [time in my possession] Approximately 3 months, maybe a little less [last used] I wore it twice [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Sold it back to Plato's Closet for about 1/4...

this might be the dumbest thing I’ve bought and held on to [minimalist challenge item #330]

this might be the dumbest thing I’ve bought and held on to [minimalist challenge item #330]

[item] Tiffany & Co. small vintage cardboard jewelry box [purchase info] Purchased at a thrift store for $.25 [time in my possession] Approximately 4 years [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] It's still in my garage, I...

don’t judge me on this one [minimalist challenge item #329]

don’t judge me on this one [minimalist challenge item #329]

[item] A child's rocking chair [purchase info] My grandpa made this for me when I was little [time in my possession] Approximately my whole life [last used] When my boys were little [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium, maybe difficult at some point...

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