Comments on: Less is More

By: Babylune - “But I Want A Lot”

Babylune - “But I Want A Lot” — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:45:17 +0000

[...] No, there is something else that makes children vulnerable to unhappiness and I think it is the dual forces of advertising and materialism, two forces that are stronger in the US and UK than in other countries (Canada didn’t do particularly well in the report either), but not for long. [...]

By: Babylune - Top Five New Things to Try

Babylune - Top Five New Things to Try — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:49:06 +0000

[...] 4. I think it’s time for me to try a new look. Motherhood gave me a style identity crisis. The challenge, though, is to try something new without buying anything new. It might mean a return to my teenage thrift store adventures or trading an outfit with a friend of similar size. One thing is certain, I am getting too old to wear black all the time and it’s time for me to add a little colour to my fashion palette…perhaps even something not navy or gray. [...]

By: Play Library » Lanka Kade Fair Trade Toys

Play Library » Lanka Kade Fair Trade Toys — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:29:15 +0000

[...] Since watching the documentary, I actually have been giving more thought to how certain products make it into our home, and trying to figure out how be more careful about what does make it in. Of course, one way is just to buy less! Being more aware of the types of companies I support when I do purchase toys can also have an effect on the lives of toy makers. [...]

By: Solo Mother - I’ve joined the Compact

Solo Mother - I’ve joined the Compact — Thu, 11 Jan 2007 01:36:21 +0000

[...] No, it’s not a cult. Kate over at Babylune is in, how ’bout you? [...]

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:25:02 +0000

I just ran across my first dilemma… I don’t have any decent paper to print my resume! I’m going to have to ask my friends if they have any I can borrow. LOL isn’t that just something? I didn’t buy any nice paper today… I’m hoping I don’t cave tomorrow.

Sheez. It’s hard.

I’m not giving up my Lush fix though. I just discovered them all over again, and well, I’ve got to have one addiction or I’ll just start swearing like a sailor again.

By: kbaggott

kbaggott — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 18:27:15 +0000

Duck- I completely understand.
Tiffany- I think cutting up credit cards would help even more.

By: MamaDuck

MamaDuck — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:35:24 +0000

Even if buying “nothing” new is too difficult or impractical for your family, the mindset behind this idea is the important thing IMO. Even just considering whether you truly need the thing that you just put into your cart/picked up off the shelf/etc. will make a remarkable difference & cut way down on your impulse purchases.

Of course, I do enjoy a few impulse purchases, like a sheet of Cars stickers for the little guy or a small toy that brings hours of playtime and joy. Now to rid all the Christmas gift clutter from my home….

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:32:46 +0000

Good luck! Even small steps wil help defeat rampant consumerism.