Goals Suprassed

In December, Hubby thought that 208 items would be a more realistic goal. We met that and changed our goal to 1008. Well, Ladies and Gents, we've now surpassed that goal as well. Looks like the original challenge amount of 2008 may just be something we can accomplish. At the VERY least, I will continue with my goal of 7 things per week for the year.

Here is this week's list (week ends on Saturday):

1	book - The Note	Mom
1	Mensa Puzzle Book	Gwen
1	Hello Kitty Kit	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	Star light	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	thread type yarn	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	bug	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	stuffed cat	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	faeire crystal	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	poodle grows	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	orange candle	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	Angel Book	Freecycle - Tepeza
3	cinderella stamp markers	Freecycle - Tepeza
4	boy toys	Freecycle - Tepeza
5	magazines	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	Candle	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	Candle holders	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	oil candle holder	Freecycle - Tepeza
1	shadow box	Trudy
1	basket	Freecycle - Tepeza
25	plastic hangers	Gwen
1	basket	Gwen
3	snow globe dragons	Freecycle - Cheryl
2	shampoo	Freecycle - Cheryl
1	toothpaste	Freecycle - Cheryl
1	hair inhibiter	Freecycle - Cheryl
9	razors	Freecycle - Cheryl
1	cologne	Freecycle - Cheryl
2	hair glitter gel	Freecycle - Cheryl
1	hair wax	Freecycle - Cheryl
1	travel bottle	Freecycle - Cheryl
3	bathsalts	Freecycle - Cheryl
2	sample shampoo	Freecycle - Cheryl
1	plastic box	Freecycle - Cheryl
1	tooth mirror	Freecycle - Cheryl
3	bath fizzies	Freecycle - Cheryl
2	plastic drawer things	Mom
1	IGIA Hair Straightner	Freecycle - Cheryl
4	massage tools	Freecycle - Cheryl
2	pks of watercolor pencils	Freecycle - Cheryl
1	Book on BiPolar Disorder	Freecycle - Cheryl
1	Sword	Freecycle - Cheryl
2	sets of curtains	Freecycle - Jean
8	pillow cases	Freecycle - Jean
2	sets of sheets	Freecycle - Jean
15	books	Freecycle - James
4	Makeup Items	Mom
31	Makeup Items	Freecycle - Jackie
1	Cat Door
1	Swiffer Mop	Gwen
1	Large Dry Erase Board	Freecycle - Audrey
2	Downy Fabric Softener balls	Mom
1	Tide Detergent sample	Mom
1	Reclining Chair	Dad
4	drawer organizers	Mom
1	wooden chess/checker game	Freecycle - Yolanda
68	Music CDs	Freecycle - Yolanda
71	Blank CD cases	Freecycle - Yolanda
5	Music CDs	Mom
2	Music CDs	Kes
1	Discovery Toys Mosaic Mysteries	Freecycle - Donna
1	audio cassette	Freecycle - Yolanda
1	Stick Vac Hoover	Kayla
4	Books	Courtney
6	Books	Freecycle
17	Coke Caps	Freecycle - Donna
1	Gap Sweater	Kayla
2	Swiffer Wet Pads	Gwen

This weekly total is 350 (two additional items added to last weeks items). This brings our grand total to 1133. WoooHooo!!!

It Is Just Stuff - Project 55 Week Fling

The Shopping Sherpa left a comment on my blog telling me about The Seven Things Spring & Summer that they are doing. It is based upon the The Original Seven Things Project but took into account the items that are being brought into the home.

This is a great project and one that we definitely want to undertake. That being said, I guess I should start with some personal guidelines. Please note that if you decide to play along, you should make your own guidelines to fit your family.

1. Items will be sold, bartered, or given away. Only as a last resort will items be sent to a landfill. The only exceptions to this are items such as shredded paperwork or personal clothing items (panties, bras, etc).
   
2. I will track my weekly progress in my blog and will add photos or information about the items if I have any attachment to them whatsoever.
   
3. If something new comes into our home that is meant as a replacement for an existing item, the original item needs to leave the home ASAP.
   
4. If something new comes into our home as an addition, other items may or may not be removed at the family's digression.
5. Gift items coming in to our house do not necessitate removal of an item.
   

My plan starts this week (December 15, 2007) and will end on December 27, 2008.