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Category Archives: environment
New Year’s Resolutions
I am not a person who makes New Year’s resolutions – mostly because it feels cliché. I do try, though, throughout the year to do things that will make me a better person, that will impact others, and that matter. … Continue reading
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink!
When I first began this blog in 2011, I had a few goals in mind. I wanted to share my passion for thrift shopping for a variety of reasons: support for charity, support for volunteerism, keeping things out of the … Continue reading
Posted in clothing, consumerism, environment, frugal living, second hand, sewing, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, Thrift Shopping, Uncategorized, waste
Tagged clothing, consumerism, recycling, second hand, simple living, thrift, thrift lifestyle, thrift shopping
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The Laundry, The Laundry!
Anyone remember that great Charlotte Diamond song about the laundry? So fun. I actually don’t mind doing laundry all that much although if someone invented clothes that would put themselves away after they’ve been washed, that would be awesome. I … Continue reading
Posted in environment, frugal living, laundry, simple living, thrift, thrift lifetstyle
Tagged environment, laundry, simple living, thrift, thrift lifestyle
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Reclaim Mending
I’ve blogged about my lovely friend Anna-Marie before. Anna is one of the most authentic people I know, someone who truly tries to live her life with as small a footprint as possible. She has tried to live out her … Continue reading
Posted in alterations, consumerism, eco fashion, environment, sewing, sizes, thrift lifetstyle
Tagged clothing, consumerism, sewing, thrift lifestyle
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A Peace Minded Traveler
Today I want to introduce you to one of my favourite people, a friend and fellow writer and someone who always challenges me as he challenges the norms of society. Aiden Enns is the founder and editor of an award-winning … Continue reading
Posted in consumerism, environment, peace, simple living, thrift, thrift lifetstyle, travel
Tagged consumerism, peace, simple living, thrift, thrift lifestyle, travel
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Sustainable Festivities
One of the events that our family will never miss is the MCC Festival for World Relief held each year in Abbotsford in September. This huge event has auctions, crafts booths, and garage sales. There’s a children’s area (and kids … Continue reading
Posted in auctions, compost, environment, food, thrift, thrift lifetstyle
Tagged composting, environment, family gatherings, food, thrift, thrift lifestyle
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Resolution Update
So, remember that New Year’s Resolution? (I mean mine, not yours. You can stop feeling guilty now.) I resolved to do something about waste: create less and bring less into my house. So I thought I’d update you on how … Continue reading
Posted in compost, environment, recycling, simple living, thrift lifetstyle, waste
Tagged compost, garbage, Record Store Day, simple living, thrift lifestyle, waste
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Living Frugally
When you think of a thrift lifestyle, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it shopping at a thrift shop, looking for great deals on things you need or things you simply want? Is it about looking for … Continue reading
Posted in environment, frugal living, simple living, thrift, thrift lifetstyle
Tagged consumerism, frugal living, simple living, thrift, thrift lifestyle
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Petty Thrift
I am not a pet person. We grew up living in an apartment and so we were limited with the kinds of pets we could have. My sister and I had budgies. When we moved into a rental house it … Continue reading
Posted in birds, environment, peace, pets, second hand, thrift
Tagged birds, pets, second hand, squirrels, thrift, thrift shopping
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New Year’s Thrifty Resolutions
The best New Year’s resolution that I ever made – and the only one I’ve kept – was to volunteer at a local thrift shop. I’ve been going almost weekly to the MCC Abby East Thrift Shop in Abbotsford for… … Continue reading
Posted in consumerism, environment, New Years REsolutions, Volunteering
Tagged consumerism, new years resolutions, second hand, thrift, thrift shopping, volunteers
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