economic boom! I grew up in the 90's. We saw a huge economic boom in the US and Americans saw an opportunity to try closing the class gap by buying stuff. In the 90's, Americans wanted multiple cars, vacation homes, beautiful home decor, and the clothes that make us look classy, posh, chic, and wealthy. … Continue reading Day 64: Conspicuous Consumerism: What Shopping Can Become
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Day 49: Actual Shopping! For Gifts
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 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?
4 the Love of Peace 