Day 40: Exiting the Garment Industry?

I've reached day 40 in the #NoBuyChallenge and something inside of me has officially shifted. I wish I could say I knew the moment it happened, but I don't. I have been reading A LOT, and I have been thinking A LOT. And now, something has changed. Suddenly, I'm feeling like all the buying is … Continue reading Day 40: Exiting the Garment Industry?

Day 38: Consumer Messaging in My Mail

I received a letter in the mail today from TJ Maxx Rewards. I should start this post by saying: (1) I really like shopping at TJ Maxx, and (2) I think that they are a fairly cool, affordable store. But let's not avoid the truth: TJ Maxx is a massive corporation that brought in $56.4 … Continue reading Day 38: Consumer Messaging in My Mail

Day 37: More on Consumer Culture

I let you know last week that I picked up a few books at the library, each within the theme of consumer culture and consumerism in the United States. This topic fascinates me because while I am eagerly questioning my spending habits, I'm looking at the world around me, wondering if I'm the only one … Continue reading Day 37: More on Consumer Culture

Day 35: A Deflated Reveal

So, it's the end of the month, which is when Hubs and me go through the monthly expenses. I should preface this by saying this is my least favorite time of the month, and I'm still a woman who deals with regular periods......soooooo, yea, expenses day SUCKS. I kind of hate spreadsheets, I'm not a … Continue reading Day 35: A Deflated Reveal