Author: KimberlyEmilia

I am a writer, runner, yoga enthusiast who seeks to love life each day.

Day 56: Back in the Retail Saddle

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Our eldest son's birthday came up this month, so Hubs and I headed to Rally House to satisfy his request: he wanted a sports jersey from one of his favorite teams: the Eagles or the Phillies. I haven't been in a clothing store in nearly two full months. The location of Rally House has changed … Continue reading Day 56: Back in the Retail Saddle

Day 49: Actual Shopping! For Gifts

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Outside of groceries, I haven't needed to shop for very much. Until this week! June offers reason for me to shop for others. There's Father's Day! And birthdays! And graduations! So much is happening, and buying for others does not fall under my "no buy challenge restrictions." But things have changed. i feel different I … Continue reading Day 49: Actual Shopping! For Gifts

Day 48: The Day We Stop Shopping

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I picked up a new book this week called, The Day We Stop Shopping: How Consumerism Saves the Environment and Ourselves, by J.B. MacKinnon. (Big shocker: this book does not seem to be available on Amazon. The book offers an exploration of what would happen if we actually stopped shopping, as considered by a Canadian … Continue reading Day 48: The Day We Stop Shopping