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Misc toys for infants and toddlers (Bowers x El Camino)
Please also see my other postings of child-related items.
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Plastic containers —20 or more (Bowers and El Camino)
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20 or more of these Clean and only used once for food delivery Could be good for providing your thanksgiving dinner guests a way to take home leftovers Says “microwave safe” but make your own decision about that If no takers, will recycle on Monday after thanksgiving
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Toy car for kids up to ~3 years (Bowers x El Camino)
The wheels are for show. The car does not actually move. The child stands inside and operates the controls, which play music and blink some lights. Please also see my other postings of child-related items.
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Gymini activity mat for infants (Bowers x El Camino)
Good condition Please also see my other postings of child-related items.
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Infant tub and table seat (Bowers x El Camino)
Take one or both Please see my other posting for kid related items.
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Toys for kids up to four years old (Bowers x El Camino)
Gifted
Both have some electronic features, batteries in them still have a little life left. Please see my other posting for kid related items.
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Little tykes push car, ages up to 4 (Bowers x El Camino)
Gifted
Good condition, lots of fun for the kiddo up to four years old. Adult provides the propulsion. Please also see my other posts for kids giveaways. Priority to those who will take multiple items.
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2 car seats with bases, 1 stroller (Bowers x El Camino)
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This is the Chicco Fit2 line. The car seats and bases are for kids up to around age 3. The car seats snap into the stroller frame so you can transfer the baby from car right to stroller. “Expired” in 2023, but that should not affect the use as a stroller. You could also use this as a backup to leave with your emergency person. Covers are removable for washing. Preference to someone who will take all or most of the pieces. Please also see my other postings about toys.
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Morton salt, caked over (Bowers x El Camino)
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2 canisters, nearly full Ideas below. ———- If you have a couple of hardened and expired canisters of Morton salt, there are several practical ways to use or repurpose them. Salt itself does not expire, but additives like iodine or anti-caking agents may lose effectiveness over time. Here are some options: ### **Breaking and Reusing the Salt** 1. **Break It Up**: Hardened salt can be broken into smaller pieces by: - Dropping the container on a hard surface (if it's in a bag or sturdy container)[3]. - Using tools like a hammer or chisel to break chunks into usable grains[9][20]. - Dissolving the salt in water, then boiling it off to recrystallize it[9]. 2. **Cooking and Baking**: If the salt is clean and free from discoloration, it can still be used in cooking, baking, or seasoning food[7][12]. However, iodized salt may have lost some of its iodine content over time. ### **Alternative Uses** 1. **Deicing**: Use the hardened salt for melting ice on walkways and driveways during winter[3][20]. 2. **Cleaning**: Salt is an excellent abrasive cleaner for scrubbing pots, pans, or removing stains from surfaces. 3. **Preservation**: If it's pickling or canning salt, it can still be used for preserving foods as long as it hasn't been contaminated[1][17]. ### **Repurposing** 1. **DIY Projects**: Repurpose the containers into storage jars or crafts by decorating them[8][13]. 2. **Recycling Packaging**: If the packaging is recyclable (e.g., cardboard or plastic), follow recycling guidelines to dispose of it properly[2]. ### **Environmental Considerations** Avoid dumping old salt in gardens or storm drains, as excessive sodium can harm plants and ecosystems[3]. Instead, find practical uses or give it away if you cannot use it. By breaking up the hardened salt and finding creative applications, you can make the most of your expired Morton salt without waste! Sources [1] FAQ / Contact Us - Morton Salt / [2] Morton Salt Joins How2Recycle Program To Help Consumers ... / [3] How to Break Up Hardened Rock Salt: Top 7 Tips - Ninja De-Icer [4] Does Salt Expire—and How Do You Know if Your Salt Has Gone Bad? / [5] 250 million year old Himalayan salt, but evidently expires in 2022. / [6] Morton Salt Expiration Guide / [7] Stupid question but is my Morton Pickling Salt that turned into one ... / [8] The Last Thing You Should Do with That Cardboard Salt Container [9] Help to loosen hard caked salt in its jar : r/Cooking - Reddit / [10] DIY ||Morton Salt Box - Pinterest / [11] Mortons Salt: Learned a new thing | Soapmaking Forum / [12] Does Salt Expire? - Southern Living [13] How to Reuse And Recycle Waste Plastic Salt Container - YouTube [14] Removing the Salt Clog in your Water Softener - Water Store Midland / [15] Should I toss Morton's salt if the sticker was loose? : r/Cooking - Reddit / [16] Does Morton Iodized Salt Expire | TikTok [17] Pickling Salt - Cooklist [18] Does Salt Expire? - Yahoo [19] Discover Ingenious Salt Container Hacks! - TikTok [20] Dealing with hardened salt for driveways and pathways
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base for Chicco brand baby carseat (Bowers x El Camino)
This expired a year ago, if you pay attention to such things. This served mainly as a backup. You can take this in to get a discount on a new carseat at events held occasionally at various stores. For example, get a 20% discount in Target's next program running spring 2025: Target’s 20% discount applies to a lot more baby gear than just car seats.
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Infant tub and table seat (Bowers x El Camino)
Take one or both
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Paperback book (Bowers and El Camino)
Me talk pretty one day by David Sedaris
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Large and medium fry pans (Bowers and El Camino)
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Solid, all-clad. cooking surfaces have normal wear and tear. Larger pan is 10.5 inches across the top (9 inches flat cooking surfaces are). The numbers are 8.5 and 7 for the smaller pan. Works on all stoves, including induction.
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La Crosse WS-7078U digital clock (Bowers and El Camino)
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This came with a sensor unit to be placed outdoors for detecting temperature, but that died. The clock was designed to get the time automatically over the air--this does not work for me, but might work in a location with better reception. The clock can also be manually set. The indoor temperature seems to be accurate. Uses two AA batteries. 7" height. Bottom line: Think of this as a battery-operated digital clock, and if any of the other bells and whistles work, that is a bonus.
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tall cup esp for tea from leaves (Bowers and El Camino)
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The middle object in photo is a strainer that traps in loose tea leaves. This is an insulated travel cup that fits in standard car cup holders. Please check my other posts in case you can use any of the items
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Travel cup for hot/cold drinks (Bowers and El Camino)
Expired
Pretty standard size, lightly used
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Rubbermaid pitcher 1 gallom (Bowers and El Camino)
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Good condition Please see my other posts in case you can use any of the other items
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Stacking baskets (Bowers and El Camino)
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Structurally sound, but the white plastic coating has cracked Two baskets to offer, secondpicture shows them stacked Have a look at my other post to see if there’s anything there that you can use
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Indoor antenna for over-the-air TV (Bowers and El Camino)
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The cable in the picture is coaxial Check my other posts in case you can use any of those items
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Cooking utensils- hard plastic (Bowers and El Camino)
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These are in good shape, we have shifted to silicone I have added a few items that are not in the picture: tool for juicing oranges or lemons, rice serving paddle, soup spoons
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Oldschool, travel voltage converter (Bowers and El Camino)
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Working as of the last time I used these
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Full leg brace -adjust with velcro (Bowers and El Camino)
Gifted
Immobilizes entire leg
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7-chamber Pill cases (Bowers x El Camino)
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8 total. 7 of them have one broken lid, the last one has two broken lids. Otherwise, in perfectly good condition. the black marks are just numbering by market, and Should wash off, and you will want to give these a good soak anyway. Besides pills, I could see these being used to store arts and craft supplies, screws, etc.
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20” box fan (Bowers and El Camino)
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Works fine, good condition. Missing the two “feet” that keep the fan upright when blowing. (See second photo). Many workarounds for this.
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Phone cards - expired (Bowers and El Camino)
Expired
I found four of these giving 100 minutes each. Expiration date 12/31/22, but they are unused, and I can send the Pin by email if anyone wants to give these a try.
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bluetooth headset-"bone conduction" (Bowers and El Camino)
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These do work and are barely used. However, they are advertised as "bone conduction" whereas, as best as I can tell, these are conventional speakers that are positioned outside the ears. That does protect the ear drums, but the sound quality is not great. The may be better for podcasts/audiobooks than for music. The ear loops have LED lights that do some funky things, but you can turn these off. Product description is here: I'll be posting a few other items this evening, with priority for taking multiple items.
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3-shelf floor lamp (Bowers and El Camino)
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Some of the joints need reinforcement (use tape or cable ties), but otherwise in good shape.
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Rocking stuffed bird for toddler (Bowers x El Camino)
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Good for tiring the kids out
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Silicone dishwashing gloves (Bowers x El Camino)
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The texture on the palms and fingers are supposed to act like built-in scrubbers. These are large, just not quite large enough for my hands Lightly used
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Lactase, expired 8/2020 (Bowers x El Camino)
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Kirkland brand, almost completely full, individually wrapped, expired 8/2020 so do your own research on what this expiration date really means. Personally, I would still be using these, but I stopped dairy altogether. Please mention the name of the product in your post
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