jody's blog
random thoughts, ideas and chaoscap [minimalist challenge item #308]
[item] Pink wool cap [purchase info] Purchased at a discount store [time in my possession] Approximately 3 years [last used] Several months ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Resale [replacement item] None [info] I just didn't wear it...
tie dye lost out to solid [minimalist challenge item #307]
[item] Tie dye skirt [purchase info] Given to me (sorry Kelly) [time in my possession] Approximately 2 months [last used] Once, 2 months ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Resale [replacement item] None [info] I have 2 skirts like this....
once or twice a year is not enough [minimalist challenge item #306]
[item] Large neck sweater-dress [purchase info] Purchased new at Ross [time in my possession] Approximately 3 years [last used] A couple of months ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Resale [replacement item] I sold 3 things and bought...
one fish, two fish, red fish, cinderella [minimalist challenge item #305]
[item] Huge lot of Disney books, with a few Dr. Seuss books sprinkled in. [purchase info] Purchased from a friend [time in my possession] Approximately 11 years [last used] Once upon a very, very long time ago... [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium...
HUGE lot of kids books [minimalist challenge item #304]
[item] A HUGE lot of kids books [purchase info] Purchased mostly at discount books stores [time in my possession] Approximately 8-12 years [last used] A log time ago [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Donated to a friend who's goal is to...
I'm trying to clean up my personal blog.
retro & painted [minimalist challenge item #303]
[item] Salt and pepper shakers [purchase info] Purchased for $1 at a thrift store [time in my possession] Approximately 9 years [last used] A long time ago, they put out very little salt and pepper. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination]...
well, this is getting embarrassing [minimalist challenge item #302]
[item] Metal strainer utensil... shiny object. [purchase info] Purchased new somewhere. [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Fundraiser [replacement item] None [info] I don't even...
Excessable Christmas eBook
I finally made Excessable Christmas into an eBook! Excessable Christmas is a book I self-published in January 2010. It's a PDF format for now, although I learned a lot about making ePUB and MOBI books too. You can download it for free using the link below. The...
the royal ice cream scoop [minimalist challenge item #301]
[item] A fancy ice cream scoop [purchase info] Purchased new at a boutique place in Sarasota, Florida. [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] A really long time ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Fundraiser [replacement...
300 items, 65 to go! [minimalist challenge item #300]
[item] Purple metal pasta strainer [purchase info] Purchased new somewhere [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] A year ago. [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Fundraiser [replacement item] None [info] I have 2 strainers....
form over function [minimalist challenge item #299]
[item] Orange metal juicer, handheld [purchase info] Purchased new at Central Market [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] Maybe never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Fundraiser [replacement item] None [info] Okay, let...
serving spoon [minimalist challenge item #298]
[item] Serving spoon from Africa [purchase info] Purchased in Africa at a gift shop [time in my possession] Approximately 6 years [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Fundraiser, for my friends to go to Africa on a mission...
plastic thingy [minimalist challenge item #297]
[item] Some plastic thing-kitchen gadget. [purchase info] I have no idea where this came from. [time in my possession] Approximately a long time. [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] I had fundraiser, but I think I'll add it to...
serving fork [minimalist challenge item #296]
[item] Designer serving fork [purchase info] Got as a 'corporate' company gift in Africa [time in my possession] Approximately 6 years [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Fundraiser [replacement item] None [info] I never use...
pod container [minimalist challenge item #295]
[item] Senseo coffee pod container - stainless [purchase info] Got from freecycle [time in my possession] Approximately a year? Maybe less? [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Fundraiser [replacement item] None [info] My...
flame thrower [minimalist challenge item #294]
[item] Creme brulee torch. Okay, so it's not a flame thrower... technically. [purchase info] Purchased new at the Le Creuset outlet. [time in my possession] Approximately 1.5 years [last used] Never [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination]...
is it wrong to break up a set? [minimalist challenge item #293]
[item] Stainless milk / creamer pitcher and a spoon [purchase info] Purchased new at a discount store [time in my possession] Approximately 7 years [last used] 5+ years ago? [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Medium [destination] Fundraiser [replacement item]...
I’m attached to an attachment? [minimalist challenge item #292]
[item] Kitchen Aid juicer attachment [purchase info] Purchased new [time in my possession] Approximately 9 years [last used] NEVER... in 9 years [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Fundraiser [replacement item] None, unless you include the...
I still don’t know the muffin man [minimalist challenge item #291]
[item] Mini muffin pan [purchase info] Purchased new [time in my possession] Approximately 12 years [last used] I have no idea [difficulty level in getting rid of it] Easy [destination] Fundraiser [replacement item] None [info] I just don't use it or need it. And...