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December 1, 2020 Joyfulgiving366

Joyful Giving – op shop recycling

I love buying things from my local op shops – and I also donate. Many people are decluttering and donating so make sure you donate early.

November 30, 2020 Joyfulgiving365

Joyful giving – approaching the silly season

I’m now at 681 in my tally of giving away items. Can I make 1,000? This week I gave away a lot of random things including CDs. Remember those?

June 10, 2020 Joyfulgiving366

Joyfulgiving – day 163 – one Bunnykins mug

My kids are growing up, and now they no longer need this Bunnykins mug. Thankfully, someone else really wanted it.

Tea, Spanish dessert and a copy of The Commonsense Cookery Book

May 24, 2020 Joyfulgiving366

Joyfulgiving – day 146 – people, people

I had a huge week of catching up with people (in a public hygiene appropriate way) and giving lots of things away. The more I give, the more I receive, and the happier I am.

May 16, 2020 Joyfulgiving366

Joyfulgiving – day 138 – seeing double

I discovered things I had in doubles that I didn’t want – why have two when you only need one?

May 14, 2020 Joyfulgiving366

Joyfulgiving – day 136 – Mother’s Day

Back into almost normal giving mode, catching up with a friend and having a bit of post giveaway regret.

May 9, 2020 Buy Nothing / Joyfulgiving366

Joyfulgiving – Day 129 – one yellow plastic capsicum

With COVID-19 restrictions easing slightly it feels good to be getting back into decluttering and giving.

May 3, 2020 Joyfulgiving366

Joyfulgiving – day 123 – Congratulations!

Celebrating the gift of giving with love.

April 26, 2020 Joyfulgiving366

Joyfulgiving366 – Day 116 – Jigsaw karma

Sometimes, I’m amazed at how karma works. This was a week of jigsaw karma – I’m finding the more I give, the more I receive.

April 19, 2020 Joyfulgiving366

Joyfulgiving366 – Day 111 – hard to be honest

Giving in moderation after a hiatus, and daring to be honest in difficult times.