20 March, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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As a kid, I demanded my father bring me back something from every business trip he took. This resulted in far too many stuffed animals and other non-essentials (as well as elevated frustration levels of my very frugal and practical … Continue reading
6 March, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I owned a perfectly lovely white ‘puffy vest’, that I often reached for, but was never happy wearing. The reason for my dissatisfaction with this article of clothing was simple: the vest had a horrible pocket system. While it had … Continue reading
27 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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We recently made the decision to declutter our home and our lives. While the decision was a quick one to make, the actual work is taking time and effort, with definite wins and misses along the way. The ‘use it … Continue reading
13 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Buying in bulk: PART I PART II I knew it was the right thing to do, but I faced some challenges in shifting to bulk… The idea of ‘bulk buying’ and bulk food stores don’t necessarily conjure up the most … Continue reading
13 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Buy bulk to avoid packaging: PART I PART II On my quest to be a ‘greener consumer’, I made the decision to buy less products with packaging. I knew enough to know that packaging wasn’t a good thing when it … Continue reading
6 February, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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I’m working to downsize our home and our lives, of possessions, things, ‘stuff’ and ultimately clutter. But just because we want to move away from owning tangible things, doesn’t necessarily mean we want to stop celebrating certain holidays that typically … Continue reading
23 January, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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Recently, our washing machine stopped working mid-cycle. From the living room, I heard what sounded like gravel grinding the bottom of the machine. This did not bode well. Sure enough, the washing machine was flashing an ‘error’ signal, and completely … Continue reading
16 January, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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In my quest to declutter and streamline and move towards a more sustainable household, I recently decided to tackle all of the ‘random’ electronics that had accumulated over the years. I, like many of us living in this century, was … Continue reading
9 January, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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As the calendar year winds down, I like to purge and clear out the refrigerator and ‘start fresh’ in new year. This often leads to the creation of a soup or two. Here’s one that can easily be adjusted to … Continue reading
4 January, 2013
by Jane Newcomb
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We made the proactive decision to begin to seriously de-clutter our home, lives and overall way of thinking. We wanted to get rid of the ‘closets of stuff’ and the boxes of never used items in the garage. We wanted … Continue reading