May 3, 2008...4:00 am
A whole YEAR not buying ANYTHING new?
While I’d like to say I’m up for the challenge, I’m afraid that would be a whopper. I just can’t see me going a whole year without treating myself to a TYLER candle. But, for those of you who are more disciplined, read on. You might just save yourself a pile of money while helping both your local economy and the earth.
The Compact.
is a group of individuals committed to a 12-month flight from the consumer grid (calendar year 2008). The Compact has several aims (more or less prioritized below):
To go beyond recycling in trying to counteract the negative global environmental and socioeconomic impacts of disposable consumer culture and to support local businesses, farms, etc. — a step that, we hope, inherits the revolutionary impulse of the Mayflower Compact.
- To reduce clutter and waste in our homes (as in trash Compact-er).
- To simplify our lives (as in Calm-pact)
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/thecompact/
While I’m not ready to take the “no new” challenge, as a consignment store owner, I’m an absolute believer in buying “experienced” goods as often as possible.
While we don’t all have to go “all the way”, if we ALL make SOME changes, EVERYBODY will benefit.
Just this past week, I picked up this new mirror from Pimiento’s, flanked it with a “pre-loved’ birdcage from CHANGES in Athens Consignment Center, lots of decorative balls (new and used) and pre-loved candles and candle stands. What’s not to love about all those savings?
Where will you “save” next week?
Maybe you’ll make yourself a fabulous new “reconstructed” outfit with “reclaimed” fabric….or, accessorize an already owned picture with some “experienced” candle sconces.
In any case, get a jump start by shopping the QUARTERLY CLEARANCE SALE at Changes Resale! Never know what you’ll find….
A little heads up: this week brought some great, highly collectable LONGABERGER baskets, tons of trendy Junior tops, a cool Spanish or Mediteranean fountain, and so much more!
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