Comments on: Shelves Come, Shelves Go

By: CC

CC — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:38:59 +0000

I enjoyed your writing, esp. the rules for determining what junk not to chunk. A few years back we were amazed when we were walking down our street and a neighbor was throwing out his backyard wooden swing set (fort, slide, etc.---in nice condition). I slightly hesitated, but then quickly asked my hubby if we could ask him if they were throwing it out (we were having that "bulky trash pick-up day", too). Well, they said we could have it. They were throwing it out b/c their kids were older. Wow. We were praising the Lord for that find! CC’s last blog post..I Am a Fan of Chic-fil-A!

By: MotherHen

MotherHen — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:18:54 +0000

That’s right! Usable stuff does not belong in the dump.

By: Nicki

Nicki — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 19:06:30 +0000

Your bookshelf looks good as new! I love garbage picking... I once got an awesome rocking horse out of my neighbor's garbage. Little Bear used it when she was a toddler, and now Pufferfish loves it! We've also gotten bikes, toys and furniture that way. Hey, think of it this way... we're saving the environment by keeping that stuff out of the landfills! Nicki’s last blog post..Things I Love Thursday: Yoga For Kids!

By: MotherHen

MotherHen — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:52:03 +0000

It’s the frugal-est thing I know how to do.

By: The Diaper Diaries

The Diaper Diaries — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:43:28 +0000

I got a perfectly good glider for my last baby's room this way. I can't believe what people throw away! The Diaper Diaries’s last blog post..Things I Love Thursday- Arnold Sandwich Thins

By: MotherHen

MotherHen — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:25:06 +0000

I agree, Angie! It was a lot of work and I just love the result. I wish I had a before photo, but the rush was on!

By: angie

angie — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:17:41 +0000

You definitely deserve a break after all of that! Looks great.

By: MotherHen

MotherHen — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:50:13 +0000

I have been known to dive a profitable dumpster, but this is even easier. When gas was cheaper and I had more free time I used to troll too. Now I only peruse those I happen by in my normal routine.

By: mama olive

mama olive — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:12:38 +0000

How cool that you have both a day to throw out large trash, and the ability to sort through others'. Some cities have outlawed dumpster diving, but it is a fun and profitable sport. (We've got a few handy items in this way, as military families are notorious for throwing away good furniture before a move.) mama olive’s last blog post..so I don't have time to wax poetical

By: MotherHen

MotherHen — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:28:52 +0000

Oh, I’m so sorry you don’t feel good today.