Do I Want It, or Do I Need It?

I am amazed at all of the household items that we have been gifted from our wonderful Neighbours and Friends. 

Our family has been gifted so many things over the past year; here is a list of some of the numerous items:

Bread Maker
Mountain Bike
Compost Container
Antique Sewing Machine (circa 1959)
Picture Frames
Patio Storage Box
Plant Pots
Grain Mill (yahoo!  I have been waiting for one of these!)
Mason Jars
Food from Neighbours who are moving,
32-inch televison for our Rec Room
Portable DVD Player
Rice Cooker
Kettle
Used Denim for Sewing
Holiday Tins
***And none of the above items cost us a cent!

We have a terrific circle of Friends and Family who are always on the "lookout" for things that people are giving away. 

I have always known that older Appliances have the strongest motors...it goes back to the saying "They Don't Make Things Like They Used To"...

I have always been in "awe" regarding the items that people throw to the curb because they bought it on a whim, maybe used it once or twice and then were anxious to get rid of it. 

I am going back to my recent post about "Love Thy Neighbour".  Your neighbourhood is chock-full of unwanted items and treasures that others have long been awaiting for. 

It seems senseless to buy anything other than your regular groceries these days because anything else you need for your home can be found just by asking your Neighbours, Friends and Family.  Many people are happy to rid their homes of unused items as opposed to taking the time to sell on free websites or holding garage sales. 

I can safely state that 100% of people have at least one thing that they don't need or want that can benefit someone else.  Hey, even a pair of socks can go a long way - make a scarf, hat or bedwarmer! 
Oh yes, even sewing scraps make great stuffing for projects!