Category Archives: thrifting
feelings
Here’s the rest of my purchases from my op shop endeavours yesterday. Before you get weirded out at the love book, a) it’s for kids, and b) the author, Trace Moroney creates this awesome series for young ‘uns about feelings. … Continue reading
get one, donate one
Today I visited a bunch of local op shops today looking for a large second-hand kid’s table for Ellie, but didn’t find any. I did, however, bring home some other preloved things. You know the ‘for every piece of clothing … Continue reading
op shopping, good reads
Some things I op shopped recently. The problem with second-hand thread is that it’s often terrible fluffy quality that funks up my sewing machine. I do an inner happy dance when I thrift the good stuff. (In case you are … Continue reading
second hand
Since my non-consumerist Monday, I’ve been practising being mindful. Not spending time on the computer unless I actually want to, instead of by default (a work in progress, but I’m noticing when it does happen, at least). Trying to take … Continue reading
easter weekend
I don’t really do Easter, but somehow we’ve ended up with a crapload of chocolate. It’s all very well to have your own personal values about fair trade chocolate, but it’s another story when people buy the other stuff for … Continue reading
