tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post8235417523419191917..comments2024-03-03T22:03:05.210-05:00Comments on A Joyful Chaos: StuffA Joyful Chaoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13647481484192797931noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-83501384894783972592009-08-06T17:23:25.718-04:002009-08-06T17:23:25.718-04:00You should see if there is a freecycle program in ...You should see if there is a freecycle program in your area. At freecycle.org you can post things that you are wanting to get rid of and people will come pick them up. It's a way of keeping stuff out of the landfills, but also making someone's day by finding a treasure for cheap. <br /><br />Whatever you do, don't throw away the poetry book. I'd be willing to take it off your DeMohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318461961542852313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-71118137082195634982009-08-03T22:15:14.917-04:002009-08-03T22:15:14.917-04:00This passerby would buy the CDs if she could.This passerby would buy the CDs if she could.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832572614630264634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-28136381970514952952009-08-01T18:54:09.352-04:002009-08-01T18:54:09.352-04:00I had my husband, Dirt, build me a little show cas...I had my husband, Dirt, build me a little show case that is bar height and doubles as a serving surface when we need it. It is along one wall of my kitchen, most folks come in through my kitchen so it is kind of an entry way thing I suppose. I rotate treasures inside the case. <br /><br />I'd say Ebay some of those things or even Craig's list if you don't have objection to those Lannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16018584509455303394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-83536591509604103762009-07-31T17:10:34.033-04:002009-07-31T17:10:34.033-04:00That "Three Piece Chicken Dinner" is hil...That "Three Piece Chicken Dinner" is hilarious! So cute!!!!Pretty Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285473788765783338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-53280723619309335562009-07-31T00:50:38.177-04:002009-07-31T00:50:38.177-04:00It's me again! I used to work in a library an...It's me again! I used to work in a library and I know about old books. The old poetry book--it's worth a lot, too. I just copied and pasted this from a Google search on the title:<br /><br />Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Youth $31.17 new - Buy.com <br /><br />Golden Numbers: A Book Of Verse For Youth ... $48.87 new - Amazon.com <br /><br />Golden Numbers: A Book of Verse for Stephanie Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455149588554471056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-6783474679905337632009-07-30T21:25:49.341-04:002009-07-30T21:25:49.341-04:00The mirror found a place behind some other things ...The mirror found a place behind some other things in a closet. It doesn't really work to sell it because it is personalized. All the handpainting of flowers and verse is right across the face of the mirror. <br />It just dawned on me that I could try a strong cleaner of some kind and see if it removes all of the paint or at least damages it enough that no one would expect me to display it anyA Joyful Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647481484192797931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-46841018696592531202009-07-30T19:56:20.898-04:002009-07-30T19:56:20.898-04:00I am going to start with the mirror. You may have...I am going to start with the mirror. You may have just informed the family member that you hate the mirror. :)<br /><br />I see somebody has already asked for the children's books. I was thinking somebody would like them. If not, I am sure the local food pantry or clothes closet could give one to each person that comes in until they are gone.<br /><br />I don't think any of what you Leedrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04914177127665868671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-37692930547100079542009-07-30T18:42:41.622-04:002009-07-30T18:42:41.622-04:00I will take the childrens books...and pay the post...I will take the childrens books...and pay the postage for mailing them...but you could also sell them on Craigslist or some such on Google...and if you know someone who has just married..let them have the mirror...and tell whoever gave it to you that you passed it along to someone else...as you really didn't have the need for it anymore...LOL..and about that "chicken dinner"...LOLOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-27681515170948699182009-07-30T18:05:30.767-04:002009-07-30T18:05:30.767-04:00You could probably sell those easily on Craigs Lis...You could probably sell those easily on Craigs List or E-Bay.<br /><br />The books and the mirror especially.CBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911579093553356167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-74589965660340929772009-07-30T13:46:16.145-04:002009-07-30T13:46:16.145-04:00If you have items that nobody seems to want, you m...If you have items that nobody seems to want, you might offer them to the local humane society. They often have sales to make money for dog beds, food, litter etc. and every penny counts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-60327203554493524762009-07-30T07:05:08.034-04:002009-07-30T07:05:08.034-04:00Just found your blog and really enjoy it.
Sell th...Just found your blog and really enjoy it.<br /><br />Sell the books if you can. Our church makes prayer quilts for the ill, so perhaps you could find someplace like that to donate the fabric.<br /><br />Could you paint the old mirror frame and make it look better? Cream or maybe black??<br /><br />I have been decluttering here also.<br />My children are both now married, so they will slowly getAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-46722679445207904272009-07-30T02:48:18.324-04:002009-07-30T02:48:18.324-04:00You could hold giveaways but by the sounds of it, ...You could hold giveaways but by the sounds of it, there is too much for that. I do hold giveaways for my fabrics as you know. That is how you found me. A garage or yard sale would be a good idea. It would also help bring in a little money for those items that you no longer use. And my mother told you about putting the mirror outdoors. Be sure you have plants growing around it so it mixes in with Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00060822757546401667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-56260061144269582452009-07-29T17:55:55.067-04:002009-07-29T17:55:55.067-04:00Hey, I would send you a check plus postage for tho...Hey, I would send you a check plus postage for those books too! Especially any illustrated by Eloise Wilkin!KathyB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-27449788831245983602009-07-29T17:46:22.585-04:002009-07-29T17:46:22.585-04:00Heidi would tell you to hang the mirror
in your ga...Heidi would tell you to hang the mirror<br />in your garden. She has one outside and loves it. <br />Do you have Little Black Sambo? I am hunting that book and would gladly buy it from you. I hope you don't throw them away. <br />The book of poetry also, I would buy that from you for Heidi. She loves books like that one.<br />Let me know.<br />NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094109205059653539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-21264250674338245622009-07-29T15:29:24.452-04:002009-07-29T15:29:24.452-04:00About the cd's- I have them too, and some of t...About the cd's- I have them too, and some of the sermons. It would make me happy if we could figure out a place to send them to or someone who wants them. <br />That mirror- Oh we have some colorful gifts, too. You could advertise it on craig's list and see if anyone will buy it off of you. Or give it away on freecycle. And when the giver asks you simply tell them the truth, that it is Monica https://www.blogger.com/profile/09434370272889356134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-59828036657892495322009-07-29T14:32:29.368-04:002009-07-29T14:32:29.368-04:00Most libraries will take the books.Most libraries will take the books.Lindienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-59238061624038507312009-07-29T14:24:51.166-04:002009-07-29T14:24:51.166-04:00Never throw away books--save them for grand kids!
...Never throw away books--save them for grand kids!<br /><br />Each of my kids has a large rubber made tote that contains a few papers from each grade, ribbons, baby book, a few baby clothes--we add a few "treasures" to it each year.<br /><br />I hear you on the mirror! We have an item or two like that also!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07281951290036529118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-72674484959480550812009-07-29T13:01:03.368-04:002009-07-29T13:01:03.368-04:00Oops, just realized those are Rand McNally books, ...Oops, just realized those are Rand McNally books, but they are no less valuable--for example, a copy of Farm Pets is going for $9.95 on this site:<br /><br />http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=1043982<br /><br />Again, it depends on condition and edition, but those books are valuable. Best wishes!Stephanie Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455149588554471056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-54588017038020398292009-07-29T12:47:15.188-04:002009-07-29T12:47:15.188-04:00You should sell the Little Golden Books on Ebay. ...You should sell the Little Golden Books on Ebay. Check this site for their approximate value (depends on the edition, condition, etc):<br /> http://www.readingwell.com/littlegolden.html<br /><br />If you sell them at a yard sale, you risk not getting what they're worth to collectors.<br /><br /><br />Five Beds for Bitsy---ahhh, that brings back memories! :-)Stephanie Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09455149588554471056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-81145529955337363512009-07-29T12:42:17.622-04:002009-07-29T12:42:17.622-04:00I found your site and I found it very enjoyable to...I found your site and I found it very enjoyable to read. Maybe you should become a writer. You are very descriptive and use words that aren't used often. Have a good day. See you soon. Connie LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-22570186453872854062009-07-29T12:04:48.647-04:002009-07-29T12:04:48.647-04:00Do you have Freecycle in your area? It's a nat...Do you have Freecycle in your area? It's a national program, just Google "Freecycle." People post things they have to give away, such as old aluminum storm doors, and other people claim them and come to pick them up for free. I would LOVE to have the CDs, though. I love a cappella singing, and I sing with a bunch of Amish friends. I could reimburse the shipping, or make a donation Ben Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291725832043157245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-77759035073325030262009-07-29T12:04:37.398-04:002009-07-29T12:04:37.398-04:00Do you have Freecycle in your area? It's a nat...Do you have Freecycle in your area? It's a national program, just Google "Freecycle." People post things they have to give away, such as old aluminum storm doors, and other people claim them and come to pick them up for free. I would LOVE to have the CDs, though. I love a cappella singing, and I sing with a bunch of Amish friends. I could reimburse the shipping, or make a donation Ben Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291725832043157245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-62033827755842753562009-07-29T11:06:31.230-04:002009-07-29T11:06:31.230-04:00i love the calendar scrapbook idea from you mom fo...i love the calendar scrapbook idea from you mom for the grandchildren. the childrens books, how cool, i agree, I think a giveaway would be fun<br />http://randommusingsfrommypov.comLife is good!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18014974313679428356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-81745746140757879382009-07-29T10:50:04.948-04:002009-07-29T10:50:04.948-04:00Mail me your music CD and books before you pitch t...Mail me your music CD and books before you pitch them to a landfill!!!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18260565912121281762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1260159263783917143.post-18686521033247495352009-07-29T09:29:24.415-04:002009-07-29T09:29:24.415-04:00OK, I changed my mind. You should do a giveaway f...OK, I changed my mind. You should do a giveaway for those children's books. I was being selfish and I know a LOT of people would enjoy those!! Shame on me! :)The imPerfect Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09155280178284448740noreply@blogger.com