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I’ve always been very proud of my spartan wardrobe. I am an unusual girl in the sense that I don’t shop very much, and never as a regular hobby like many women I know. In the entire month of August, I...
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Last night I took my winter boots into a shoe repair shop to redeem them from their current state of disarray. I purchased these boots last year (or maybe the year before?) for ~$250 and essentially...
View ArticleSpend your money on experiences, not stuff
“This is about people being persuaded to spend money they don’t have to buy things we don’t need, to create impressions that won’t last on people we don’t care about.” – Tim Jackson I think if you ask...
View ArticleA Minimalist Christmas: how I got out of giving & getting stuff Holiday 2010
I guess I’m a bit of a grinch, but I have a limited tolerance for Christmas. Oh, I love it when its here and I’ll listen to carols and bake cookies and get that warm & fuzzy feeling when I watch...
View ArticleMinimalist closet: Packing for SF
I’m leaving for 1 week in San Francisco today, and I wanted to pack light. I loathe lugging around big suitcases, because not only is it a hassle, it just screams “tourist! come rob me” when you’re...
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