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Thursday, January 7th, 2010I love Mark Bittman. I think he’s dreamy, for everything he stands for and writes about and introduces me to. He’s a “vegan before dinnertime;” cooks locally, seasonally, & fresh; he keeps things simple and approachable and interesting. The multiple cookbooks he’s written are kitchen staples, and his optimism is inspiring: “For the first time, [...]
Good Clothing Intentions
Wednesday, January 6th, 2010Being as it’s New Years Resolution season, I thought it was pretty timely that just after I wrote about reframing my own consumerism, I stumbled upon a group blog of women who have sworn off purchasing new clothing for a year. The Great American Apparel Diet involves shopping in their own closets and swapping for [...]
“Way Basics” Furniture
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Thanks to TC reader Brandy Bingham for pointing us towards Way Basics furniture! I love this stuff– the company makes a particle-board like material out of 99% recycled paper, and then designs furniture which makes good use of its strength, durability, and light-weight. It ships flat, saving on shipping space. It’s lighter than the traditional [...]
How My Short Stint as a Make-up Direct-Seller Reframed My Consumerism
Monday, January 4th, 2010I don’t mention this frequently, but have I told y’all that I was a once-upon-a-time a make-up lady? As in: a direct seller for one of the top 5 companies as listed by wikipedia, and if you’re curious, it was not for Number 1. My stepsister was selling, so it would help her bottom line [...]
Easy Peasy Tip: Use an Electronic Thermostat
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010It’s simple enough – if you live in a place where you have control over the temperature of your home, go ahead and swap out an old fashioned thermostat for an electronic one. Even if you’re a renter! And then when you go out of town (for example, over a holiday weekend) make a point [...]