Tag Archives: goals

12 months, 12 goals

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Leah

Oh, goals. We make them and then life happens. When I started making plans for this year, I assumed I’d have a certain amount of wiggle room in by budget to explore fair trade and artisan made options. But then … Continue reading →

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2014

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Leah

I haven’t fully processed 2013 yet; I’m not sure I really have the energy for it. But it’s good to set goals at the beginning of a year and there are little things I’d like to do to develop, stretch … Continue reading →

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real solutions: part 3, chronicle your consumption

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Leah

Did you forget about the Real Solutions series? I didn’t actually know where I was going with it, but the past few months have clarified my specific struggles as a consumer: I want too much and I buy too much. … Continue reading →

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develop a plan

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Leah

– and stick to it! I found last year, as I sought to undertake my Second Hand Year, that setting general guidelines for selection and spending hurt more than it helped. Though that may sound counterintuitive, it turned out – … Continue reading →