Category: non-consumerism

Thoughts on Thanksgiving

Thoughts on Thanksgiving

I have noticed that since Halloween the number of pre-Black Friday emails showing up in my inbox has increased exponentially. “Get ready for Black Friday!”, “Sneak peek at Black Friday deals!”, and on and on. Just so we are clear, the only way that I […]

The Cost of The Cure

The Cost of The Cure

As you know, I usually try to be frugal and cost-conscious. We are in the process off paying of all our debt and I want every penny to go towards that, rather than incurring more debt. However, frustration can be the enemy of thriftiness. In […]

Frugal Fix-It Weekend

Frugal Fix-It Weekend

This weekend, I got a lot accomplished. While that may not sound like a big deal to you, it is a big deal for me. You see, usually I head into the weekend with a long wish list of Things I Want To Get Done. […]

Investing In The Future

Investing In The Future

With the “without-hot-water” portion of our closet renovation complete, and the memory of many cold showers still fresh in our minds, we have all been enjoying the reinstatement of hot water in our home. AND it seems that the new insulation in the exterior wall […]

Reading Rainbow

Reading Rainbow

It’s time for Reading Rainbow, in which I, your hostess, link to interesting and insightful articles that I have come across over the past few weeks. Tammy Strobel of Rowdy Kittens created this lovely photo essay, entitled A Photo Essay: A Creativity Reboot, which I […]

Set Small Goals

Set Small Goals

An MSN article, reposted by Joshua Becker on Becoming Minimalist, and discussed by me in a previous post, presents seven useful tips for decluttering. The second tip on the list, and the subject of my musings today, is Set Small Goals. This is a powerful […]