Day 306 - 2 Throw Blankets

Today I am offering 2 fleece throw blankets. They are really nice, but we already have a throw for just about every couch in the house and don't need them. I am sure they'll go.

Day 305 - Butter Keeper

Today I am offering a nearly new butter keeper. This keeps butter soft, but does not allow it to go bad. I just never got in the habit of using it - and it is taking up space in my kitchen!

Day 304 - Humidifier

Today I am offering a humidifier. We've not used it in a long time - and it now seems to release too much moisture. But, maybe someone can fix it???

Day 303 - OLD Laptop

Today I am offering an old laptop. It does not have a hard drive and probably does not even work. But, it could be used for parts or taken apart and put back together or made into something completely different.

Day 302 - Book - Organizations - Rational, Natural and Open Systems

Today I am offering another book - Organizations - Rational, Natural and Open Systems. This might have been Dave's book - the font is tiny!!!!! Get out your glasses.

Day 301 - Book - Leadership

Today I am offering a book - Leadership - Research Findings, Practice and Skills. This was back from my days in grad school. I loved my classes and readings, but really just never go back to them. So, they should be passed on to another............

Day 300 - Book - The Manager's Bookshelf

Today I am offering another book - let's clear out the guest room - the baby is almost here!!! It is another text book from grad school - the kind of reading you don't mind doing.

Day 299 - Book - Managerial Psychology

Today I am offering a text book Managerial Psychology - Managing Behavior in Organizations. I can't recall if this was my textbook or Dave's, but it is good stuff!!!

Day 291 - Textbook - Statistics for Business & Economics - FLOP!

Apparently nobody else likes stats!! It is not just me. A big flop! We'll see if it is a hit at the womans jail! Surely they might be bored enough to read a stats book.

Day 294 - Hand Knit Pink Blankets - GONE!

Some little girl has 2 "new" blankies to play with! I sure hope she has fun!!

Day 295 - Book - Skipping Christmas - GONE!

Happy to report my no-brainer book has been taken!! And, she picked-up! Always a plus!!

Day 297 - 20 inch TV - FLOP!

Well, the TV was a flop - off to the cancer fed it goes. I am a little surprised... Oh well.

Day 298 - Norelco Razor - GONE!

So glad the razor has been spoken for! I just hope he picks-up!!

Day 296 - Bag of cars - GONE!

Funny everyone wants a bag of cars I bought for 25 cents and nobody wants a TV or book. Whatever!! Maybe someone will respond today about the TV. Otherwise it goes to the cancer fed that is doing a pick-up here on Thursday! One way or another, it is gone!!

Day 297 - 20 inch TV

Today I am offering an old tv. This was the first big tv I bought - I thought 20 inches was big!! I've had it since college - which is a pretty long time!! The color is a bit off. We used some Amex points for a new flat screen TV - it is the only nice flat tv in the house!! I hope this old one goes!!

Day 298 - Norelco Razor

Today I am offering a men's Norelco Razor. It no longer holds a good charge - which is why we had to replace it. But, it works just fine. This might be a tough one to unload - but hopefully someone might have a use for it.

Day 296 - Bag of cars

Today I am freecycling a bag of toy cars - maybe 20 or so. I am sure any kid (probably a boy) would love them!! My girls are not so lucky! We have enough toys - and I am feeling a little grinchy.

Day 295 - Book - Skipping Christmas

Today I am offering a John Grisham book - Skipping Christmas. Super easy read - not a work of art, but somewhat entertaining. I might be jumping the gun on Christmas - I hope it goes.

Day 294 - Hand Knit Pink Blankets

Today I am offering 2 bright pink blankets. I believe they were hand knit or maybe crocheted. They are both in good condition - I am sure a little girl would love to play with them! Problem is ... we already have way too many blankets in our house!!

Day 292 - Brother Astronomer - GONE!

Okay - the fact this book has been promised is a bit of a surprise - but I am glad it will go to someone who might actually read it!

Day 293 - Book - The Tipping Point - GONE!

Not surprised to report the book has been taken. I was surprised I only had 2 responses, but I think most of America has read the book. At least it is taken!

Day 293 - Book - The Tipping Point

Today I am offering the book The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell. Dave was the reader of this book - and I think just about everyone has read the book! He read all 3 of Gladwell's books - and this was his least favorite. And, yet somehow we have 2 copies in the house!! Dave is only willing to part with one - but is at least taking the other to work where it can collect dust on a shelf......

This will go!

Day 286 - Book - Now Discover Your Strengths - GONE!

This has been promised - but unfortunately not picked up yet! I have her another day and tomorrow will move on to the next taker! What a pain!!!

Day 287 - Book - Business at the Speed of Thought - GONE!

Thankfully, this book has been spoken for!! So glad it will live on - with a person starting their own business!

Day 292 - Brother Astronomer

Today I am offering a book neither of us have touhed - Brother Astronomer - Adventures of a Vatican Scientist. If you follow my blog, you know who gave it to us! I should say Dave. Nobody would ever give me a book like this. They just know I would never ever read it!!!

Day 291 - Textbook - Statistics for Business & Economics

Today I am offering one of Dave's old textbooks - Stats for Business & Economics. Thankfully I never had to use this book - not my strong suit! I did take a stats class in college and worked my tail off - and my grade was still not impressive. But, I tried!! Maybe I should keep the book - I think not.

Day 290 - 10 Insider Secrests to Job Hunting

Today I am offering a book from Dave's collection - 10 Insider Secrests to Job Hunting. I think he used this when looking for a job a few years ago. We'll he is happy in his job, so I don't think we need it any longer. Again, I think this one will be a welcome addition to someones reading materials.

Day 289 - Book - Women For Hire

Today I am offering a nice softcover book - Women for Hire. I don't really know when or where I got this book - I have not been in the job market in a while! But, it is not super old - and is in good condition. I hope it helps someone find a precious job!!

Day 288 - DVD The Big Lebowski - GONE!

Not a surprise, the DVD is gone!! If she does not pick up there are many other "takers" to choose from!!

Day 288 - DVD The Big Lebowski

Today I am offering a brand new DVD of The Big Lebowski. I've never seen this movie, but my husband likes it. He says we have another copy. Why on earth would we have 2 - especially since we never even watch movies at home? I think I should be freecycling both. But, that might get his goat - and we don't want that. Not tonight anyway...

Day 284 - Bertucci's Gift Cert - GONE!

I had several takers for this one!! Not a surprise. The certificate is in the mail!! I hope they enjoy it!!

Day 285 - Tuesdays with Morrie - GONE!

That did not take long!! The tape is gone!!

Day 287 - Book - Business at the Speed of Thought

Today I am offering a hardcover book in excellent condition - Business at the Speed of Thought by Bill Gates. Not sure where we got this - probably though work or something. I never read it - maybe Dave did???

So where do you want to go tomorrow? That's the question Bill Gates tries to answer in Business @ the Speed of Thought. Gates offers a 12-step program for companies wanting to do business in the next millennium. The book's premise: Thanks to technology, the speed of business is accelerating at an ever-increasing rate, and to survive, it must develop an infrastructure--a "digital nervous system"--that allows for the unfettered movement of information inside a company. Gates writes that "The most meaningful way to differentiate your company from your competition ... is to do an outstanding job with information. How you gather, manage, and use information will determine whether you win or lose."

Day 286 - Book - Now Discover Your Strengths

Today I am offering a nice hardcover book - Now Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham. Read once or twice - plenty of life left in it!!

Effectively managing personnel--as well as one's own behavior--is an extraordinarily complex task that, not surprisingly, has been the subject of countless books touting what each claims is the true path to success. That said, Marcus Buckingham and Donald O. Clifton's Now, Discover Your Strengths does indeed propose a unique approach: focusing on enhancing people's strengths rather than eliminating their weaknesses. Following up on the coauthors' popular previous book, First, Break All the Rules, it fully describes 34 positive personality themes the two have formulated (such as Achiever, Developer, Learner, and Maximizer) and explains how to build a "strengths-based organization" by capitalizing on the fact that such traits are already present among those within it.

Day 285 - Tuesdays with Morrie

Today I am offering a great book - Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. It is on tape - talk about old! Several years ago my husband and I listened to it on a road trip and really enjoyed it!!

Day 284 - Bertucci's Gift Cert

Today I am offering a $15 gift certificate to Bertucci's. I've never been there - it looks nice. I got it in the mail - not sure why!!! But, we won't be heading out any time too soon and I don't want it to go to waste. Someone will enjoy it!

Day 283 - Ceiling Fan - GONE!

So happy this fan can continue to circulate in someone elses home!!

Day 283 - Ceiling Fan

Today I am offering a nice ceiling fan. We are trying to make the nursery a little more baby friendly and switching out the fan was one step toward a more kid friendly nursery.

I think this will go - although people probably would have rather gotten it in warm weather.

I was in northern Wisconsin over the weekend - it was snowing! Yuck.

Day 282 - Glass Candle Holder - GONE!

Not surprised, but the candle holder has been promised! Let's hope it gets picked up!!!

Day 282 - Glass Candle Holder

Today I am offering a nice glass candle holder with pressed flowers in it. Would be great for a woman's bedroom or maybe bathroom.

Day 281 - 2 Glass Vases

Today I am offering 2 nice glass vases. One is tall for flowers and the other is short and wide - great for floating candles or some kind of centerpiece. Both are in great condition!!

Day 280 - Glass Candle Hodler - GONE!

I am happy to report this candle holder has been taken. I think it will look beautiful in the right place and hope it goes to use!

Day 279 - Coyote Trivet - GONE!

That was a close call, but the trivet has been taken! Let's hope we don't have a no-show!!

Day 280 - Glass Candle Hodler

Today I am offering a nice glass candle holder. I am sure this kind of candle holder has some fancy name - I just don't know it. You put a small tea candle in it and it looks super pretty.

Day 279 - Coyote Trivet

Today I am offering a cute coyote trivet - or it could be a coaster. A friend got it for me in New Mexico and although it is cute - it has been in a box for a long time! If it does not go maybe I'll get a little stand and put it on display? Maybe not???

Day 278 - 4 Boxes - GONE!

I actually had many people want the boxes - that made me happy!! I'll take it!

Day 278 - 4 Boxes

Today I am offering 4 decorative boxes. All are small and would hold jewelry 0r buttons or things like that. Nice condition for all.

Day 277 - Watch

Today I am offering a nice watch - needs a new battery! But, it is nice. Has a green face and lights up with "indiglo". Brown braided band.

Day 276 - Candlestick

Today I am offering a candle stick that holds 3 candles. Not sure where this is from - really can't even imagine! But, it is nice and I'd love to find a home for it - how about yours??

Day 275 - 2 Coffee Cups

Today I am offering 2 large coffee mugs. Dave and I don't drink coffee, so we seriously don't need or want them in the house! We don't even have a coffee pot!! They've got to go!

Day 273 - Crib & Mattress - GONE!

This crib is gone! But, I am surprised how many questions people can have about free stuff and how they can turn their noses up to free things! If you want a certain style of crib - or a new crib - don't expect to get it on freecycle!

Well, there is my vent for the day. Let's hope it is my only one.

I've attached a photo of the crib - really just to show you Erin!

Day 267 - Book - Lipstick Jungle by Candace Bushnell - GONE!

This was also taken by a blog follower! Hope she has a great vacation and enjoys this read!

Day 270 - CD - Steel Drum CD - GONE!

I had a taker and they did not pick-up. Boo hoo. So, one of my blog followers snapped it up! Glad it has gone to a house that loves music!

Day 268 & 269 - Geja's Gift Certs - GONE!

Not a surprise, they are taken! I had a lot of responses. And, I chose 2 nice people. One sent their address - they other did nothing! So, I gave it to one of my blog followers - who is also a friend! You snooze you lose!

Day 274 - Duck Pitcher

Today I am offering a blue and white pitcher with ducks on it. I think my mom gave it to me a few years ago, but it does not work with our decor and I'd like it to go to use!! Wouldn't it look nice in your house??

Day 273 - Crib & Mattress

Today I am offering a crib and mattress. We used this for one of my girls - and my cousins have also used it. But, it has plenty of life left in it for another baby!

Day 272 - large file cabinet

Today I am offering a large file cabinet - I think 5 drawers or so? Not the prettiest thing you've ever seen, but gets the job done.

We already have one cabinet and really can't have a need (at this point in our lives) for 2!!! Seriously, must we file this much stuff? I don't think so!

Day 271 - Kids Table

Today I am offering a small wooden kids table. It nicely sits 2-4 kids. Could use a little TLC to make it a bit sturdier.

This is the table I grew up playing with, so there is some sentimental value. But, my MIL got us a great table last Christmas and we don't need 2. This has been in the nursery forever, but soon we'll need the nursery to be a nursery rather than a storage room. So, it is on the outs!

Day 270 - CD - Steel Drum CD

Today I am giving away a steel drum CD. I bought this in Florida and thought it would be great. The problem is that it is exclusively instrumental and I wanted some vocals. The instruments just don't do it for me. And, my kids far prefer music with words. So goes life.........

Day 269 - Gejas Gift Certificates

Today I am offering another $20 gift certificate to Geja's fondue restaurant. I'd have liked to use them myself, but figured it would be too pricey a dinner to really make sense right now. I am sure whoever gets this one - and yesterdays - will have a great time!

Day 268 - Gejas Gift Certificates

Today I am giving away a $20 gift certificates to Gejas Cafe - a romantic fondue restaurant. I am sure they will go fast, so I asked for a reason why people need this certificate. We'll see!!!

Day 267 - Book - Lipstick Jungle by Candace Bushnell

Today I am offering the book Lipstick Jungle. It is hardcover – without the cover. But, very good condition. I read it while pregnant a few years ago and enjoyed it! I even liked the TV series, but must have been the only person to watch it because it was canceled - Boo hoo!

Let me know when you’ll pick-up – in Nortfield near Wagner/Willow.

Day 266 - Book - Women Who Made a Difference by Malcolm Forbes

Today I am offering a book - Women Who Made a Difference by Malcolm Forbes. This boo tells 100 tales of unsung heroines and little known stories of famous women who changed their world and ours.

Day 265 - Book - Talent solution by Edward Gubman

Today I am offering a book - Talent solution by Edward Gubman. Hard cover in great condition! I think I read it a while ago - but has a lot of life in it!

Today's workplace is facing a talent crisis. The economy is booming but companies are finding it harder to fill positions and keep good people. The Talent Solution holds the key to leveraging a company's most vital competitive advantage--its people. In this research-driven, ground-breaking book, Gubman shows top managers exactly how to boost performance by aligning strategy and employees. More than a quick fix, The Talent Solution will enable managers to transform their organization into a world-class competitor.

Day 264 - Towel Bar

Today I am offering a new towel bar. Brand new in packaging. Another item from Hazel - and it is nice!! IKEA Grundtal 4 Bar Towel Rack.

PS - my computer is acting up -and my laptop is dead - hence no recent posts - I'll catch up!

Day 263 - Book - Webster's II New College Dictionary - GONE!

The dictionary is gone!!

Day 260 - Girls Shoes - GONE!

The girls shoes are gone!

Day 263 - Book - Webster's II New College Dictionary

Who can't use a perfectly good dictionary? Well... me! I've got spell check and the internet - I don't need a dictionary!

Day 262 - Book - Principles of Internet Marketing by Ward Hanson

Today's book is Principles of Internet Marketing by Ward Hanson. Dave read this in college. He must not have loved it because getting him to get rid of a book is very tricky!!!

Day 261 - Book - The Handbook of Strategic Public Relations & Integrated Communications

Today I am offering a textbook from college - The Handbook of Strategic Public Relations & Integrated Communications by Clarke Caywood. I don't recall much from it - but I pretty much loved most of my college classes. So, I am sure there are many pearls of wisdon within!!

Day 260 - Girls Shoes

Today I am offering a nice pair of girls Stride Rite shoes. They are navy and would be great for school. I'd keep them, but my girls probably won't wear them at least a year and I just can't bear storing them that long. Hopefully they go!!

Day 259 - Snap & Go Stroller - GONE!

That was super fast too! Gone Gone GONE!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 259 - Snap & Go Stroller

Today I am offering a snap & go stroller. I HIGHLY recommend this type of stroller for any new parent. Super light and easy and the best possible way to lug around a newborn. We used our double snap & go stroller for nearly a year and then got a big huge one that worked for toddlers. But, with a little baby, this is the way to go!

Day 258 - Pack & Play - GONE!

Well, that did not last long at all! Hopefully it will be picked up quickly and out of my hair.

Day 258 - Pack & Play

Today I am offering a nice pack & play bassinet. My brother got it from the curb on his street and I've used it for a long time. But, my girls are way too big for it and I've got another for when the baby comes. So, hopefully I'll find a taker - I think I will!!

Day 257 - Snow blower - GONE!

Of course it is gone! They even picked up last night which was great!! Hopefully they can tune it up and it will work great!!!

I had SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo many responses - probably close to 40! Yikes!!

Day 257 - Snow blower

I think this will be a big one - a snow blower. Imagine the snow blower that someone would freecycle. Yes, it needs help. Yes, we are getting a new one. I told Dave it was his call. He'll be responsible for snow removal (primarily because of the baby). And, if he thinks we need a new one we need to make that work. He jumped on it! And, it is out there. I think I'll get a lot of responses for this one...

Day 256 - Diaper Champ - GONE!

Not surprised, but the diaper champ is gone!!! Off to another home to collect yucky, stinky diapers!

Day 250 - White Bath Robe - GONE!

The taker of this robe actually helped themself to another kiddie robe I had out! Oh well, I guess they needed 2 bath robes. That's 2 more than me!

Day 245 - Book - Work in Progress by Michael Eisner - GONE!

Who wouldn't want to read a Michael Eisner book! Of course it is gone - and super quick!!

Day 256 - Diaper Champ

Only 100 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today I am offering a diaper champ! It is great for collecting stinky dipes and uses regular garbage bags which is nice. I bet this will go pretty fast.

Day 253 - Book - Book - All Too Human by George Stephanopoulos - GONE!

This book went super fast! I hope he enjoys it!!

Day 255 - The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom - GONE!

Not surpised, but this book has been taken!! Yippie.

Day 255 - The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Today I am offering a book - The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom. I prefed Tuesdays with Morrie, but this book was not bad. But, I'd never need to read it again.

Day 254 - Book - Roget A-Z Thesaurus

Today I am offering a Today Roget A-Z Thesaurus in perfect condition. Actually, I found 3 perfect thesaurus's when going through the cookshelf. I gave one to my dad - his thesaurus was from 1950something. And, with the multitude of new words, I figured he'd need a new one. Here is the 2nd and the 3rd will be freecycled soon!

Day 253 - Book - Book - All Too Human by George Stephanopoulos

Today I offered a Book - All Too Human by George Stephanopoulos. I got this for Dave years ago and he enjoyed the stories. But, it is not the kind of book you'll read over and over. Hence - it needs to get out!!

Day 252 - Book - customers.com - GONE!

That didn't take long!

Day 252 - Book - customers.com

Today I am offering another book - customers.com. I think Dave read it a while ago, but it is not one we want to keep any longer. He thinks any advice it has will be outdated - I choose to let the reader decide!

Day 251 - Book - Brain Sex

Today I am offering the book - Brain Sex. I have not read it - it has been on a shelf forever. I've heard it is good - just no time..............

Day 250 - White Bath Robe

Another infant bath robe! Seriously... I am getting worked up! Let's hope it goes quickly!!!

Day 249 - American Girl Book - GONE!

Yep - it is gone... Had about 6 people want the teeny tiny book! Some little girl will be thrilled!!

Day 249 - American Girl Book

American Girls came way after me - and my girls are way too young to appreciate. But, we got a tiny American Girl book in a happy meal and I am trying to get rid of it! These are pretty hot, so I think it will go quickly - we'll see!

Day 248 - Scale - GONE!

I had many people want the scale - hopefully I got someone that will use it!!

PS - I love my new scale!

Day 248 - Scale

Who couldn't use a scale? Well, today we're testing that theory and I am thinking it will go quickly! It was a little unbalanced so I got a new one - only to discover you can take off the pegs and the "old" one would have been peachy. Whatever - it is just $$$.

Day 247 - Pink Infant Bath Robe - GONE!

Of course I had a taker... and she flaked out! But, I had a back up - thank goodness!!!

Day 247 - Pink Infant Bath Robe

There are many things for kids I think are nuts - today I am offering one of them - a pink bath robe for an infant. It is cute, but seriously, a bath robe for an infant!?! I don't get it. What ever happened to the good old hoodie towel? Yes, it was a gift - not new, but of old clothes from a loved one. Oh well.......

Day 246 - Book - Creating from the Spirit - Living Each Day as a Creative Act - GONE!

Hopefully this person actually reads the book - unlike me!!

Day 246 - Book - Creating from the Spirit - Living Each Day as a Creative Act

Today I am offering a nice hardcover book - Creating from the Spirit - Living Each Day as a Creative Act by Dan Wakefield. I don't recall where it came from or if I ever read it - but it does look interesting. However, there is zero chance I'll get to it anytime soon! So, it needs a new home - how about yours?

Day 245 - Book - Work in Progress by Michael Eisner

Today I am offering (yet) another book - Work in Progress by Michael Eisner. Dave is a big fan of Eisner - lots of interesting stories about Disney and ABC. Great condition - hardcover. I am sure I'd enjoy it - but I barely have time to blog or do this darn freecycle thing!

Day 244 - Book - The Elements of Style - Strunk & White

Today I am offering another terrific writing reference book - Book - The Elements of Style - Strunk & White. This is a must-have for anyone who wants to really learn the elements of writing. Somewhat of a writers bible. Used this in college - big time!