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Tag Archives: spending fast
90 Day Spending Fast – update 2
6 weeks in: Well, as anticipated, I failed. I bought one thing, which led to another, then another. Quitting cold turkey doesn’t work well for me when it comes to shopping. What I’m struggling with: I’m used to being able … Continue reading
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Tagged avoiding temptation, cold turkey, consumption, ethical consumerism, fasting, sales, shopaholics anonymous, shopping addiction, spending fast, update
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90 Day Spending Fast – update 1
Biweekly Update #1: I managed to not buy non-essentials for the first two weeks of the 90 day spending fast (well, I sort of bought some leopard print sneakers at Goodwill, but I’m not sure if I’m going to keep … Continue reading
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Tagged conscientious consumerism, consumerism, discussion, fasting, materialism, spending fast, the rich young man, update
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90 Day Spending Fast – let’s do it together!
It happens every year: I intend to save, but I don’t. I fall prey to another sale. I end another bout of wallowing with a pair of new shoes. I buy into fads. The fact is that I want a … Continue reading
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Tagged accountability, adult finances, budgeting, clothing obsession, financial planning, link up blog, retail therapy, savings, self control, spending fast
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real solutions: part 2, second hand it
Click here to see the first post in the series. Last Sunday, I suggested that the first step to successfully undertaking the fair trade lifestyle is to reassess your life as a consumer and consider buying less altogether. The next … Continue reading
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Tagged american apparel easy jean, bdg cigarette jeans, bidding, charity shop, ebay, eco, fair trade, goodwill, landfill, real solutions, second hand, spending fast, thrift, thrift store, thrifting
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real solutions: part 1, stop buying stuff
This post begins a miniseries on consumer alternatives. The first option: Don’t buy so much stuff! Humans are consumers, but we need to be aware that we are not limited or predestined to be identified solely as consumers. So often, we … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, be the change, consumer alternatives, Essays, ethical, fair trade, humanity, make do and mend, real solutions, social expectations, spending fast, thrifting
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