Tag Archives: consumerism

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rethink!

Posted on October 15, 2019 by

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 →

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It’s Only Fair

Posted on October 8, 2017 by

My blogs lean heavily on the thrift theme but I am a Thrift Shopper for Peace and this blog focuses more on this side of my mandate. (You can learn more about that on my About page). I am a … Continue reading →

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Reclaim Mending

Posted on August 31, 2016 by

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 →

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A Peace Minded Traveler

Posted on January 16, 2016 by

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 →

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About that Resolution…

Posted on January 1, 2016 by

So last year, in January, I made a public resolution. Here’s what I said: I’m going to start by being more diligent about curbside composting. There’s still a lot of stuff going into my garbage back that should be composted … Continue reading →

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Last minute gi– Wait!

Posted on December 19, 2015 by

About this time in the crazy-consumer-christmas-season-madness your newsfeed, newspaper fliers, radio ads, internet, everywhere will start filling up with things that go like this: “Fifteen affordable last minute gifts” or “Last minute gift ideas for every budget” or “Last minute … Continue reading →

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Christmas Movies with a Message

Posted on December 9, 2015 by

What’s the message, you ask? An Anti-Consumerism message! I LOVE (certain) Christmas movies and there are certain movies that we watch each and every year, including several versions of A Christmas Carol (Alistair Simms, of course, the Muppet version and … Continue reading →

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The Thrift-Consumer Debate Revisited

Posted on November 13, 2015 by

A friend recently challenged me again on the whole thrift/consumer debate: does thrift shopping simply encourage consumerism? It’s an interesting conversation. The argument is that since you’re paying peanuts for an item, you buy it even if you’re never going … Continue reading →

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Living Frugally

Posted on January 2, 2015 by

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 →

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Guest post honour!

Posted on September 8, 2014 by

This is my good friend, fellow-blogger and passionate thrifter, Anna-Marie. I have the distinct honour of being a guest blogger at To Be and Not to  Buy – check it out! And while you’re there, check out the rest of … Continue reading →

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