free, free, free!

i've been a little busy,and a little distracted lately!

busy with kids & family etc. etc. etc. of course.

my distraction is possibly a bit embarrassing.

i joined that yahoo group called freecycle. you have probably heard of it.

i am usually a bit behind in things.

so, the few free seconds i have, i find myself checking my freecycle inbox!

it's amazing and interesting the things people are giving away or looking for.

and, i can check it with one hand-baby in the other arm squirming and wiggling-trying to get down and go somewhere-where i don't know!

so anyway, i had heard a lot about it from one of my new morning walking buddies.

i decided to sign up because thing 1 is learning the trumpet and wanted a music stand to use for practicing. i thought a music stand could be something someone might have and wasn't using anymore. so i posted my need and received one that same day. it's great! exactly what i would have purchased!

i also received an offer from someone whose father had made her one out of wood and she said she would be willing to part with it!! i could never have taken that but i was amazed at the generosity!

so far that is all i have had a need for but i can't help checking it. people are getting rid of some interesting stuff.

the philosophy behind the group is to reduce waste and consumerism!

i love that!

i love the idea of passing on and sharing what we are done with.

go sign up for the group in your area and start sharing! it's fun!!!

(do i sound like an advertisement?!-i'm not getting paid-it's all free!)

as for my time to post today? thing 3 and thing 4 fell asleep, at the same time this morning! first i took a bath. a nice hot bath! i always crave one when the chilly weather hits! and now thing 4 is screaming at me so my time is over! i'll be back!