Comments on: About Katy

By: Today I Am… 28 Dec 2012 | Simply Being Mum

Today I Am… 28 Dec 2012 | Simply Being Mum — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:12:00 +0000

[...] I had planned to get someone to Sky+ Extreme Cheapskates on TLC as one of my favourite bloggers Katy was to appear on it – but apparently her segments been cut – read about it [...]

By: Theresa

Theresa — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 13:11:15 +0000

Hi Katy,
My husband found your blog and recommended it to me. Love it! I too am trying to use/re-use what I have, save money and other resources and d-clutter my house and life. I am passionate about making homemade bread, gardening, eating nutritious meals from the earth, and sharing my resources and passions with others. I look forward to further exploration of your blog. Great to find you!

By: Katy

Katy — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 22:53:34 +0000

I am definitely about less. I was just talking to my husband about how it seems that as we’ve gotten rid of stuff, our lives have gotten better. We get very excited when stuff leaves the house. The idea of a “green purchase” (with a few exceptions) is a bit of an oxymoron.

Mind you, I am FAR from minimalism.

Katy

By: Laura's Last Ditch--Vintage Kitchenwares

Laura's Last Ditch--Vintage Kitchenwares — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:48:23 +0000

I agree with so many of the other commentors, that, for most blogs regarding thrift or environmentalism, it’s still all about getting more–just cheaper, or so-called “greener.” The greenest thing and the cheapest thing is a purchase not made, or when a purchase IS made, one that is thoughtful and will last (and that usually means something used and time-tested). I look forward to future posts!

By: Katy

Katy — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:22:58 +0000

Glad to have you join the party!

Katy

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:04:19 +0000

Ha! I just found your blog by googling Amy Dacyzyn. I LOVE it! Shared it with both of my grown daughters…I know they will LOVE it, too! =) You go, girl!

By: Consumer Types, Sharing Lingerie and Minimalist Mondays - The Minimalist Mom

Consumer Types, Sharing Lingerie and Minimalist Mondays - The Minimalist Mom — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:02:47 +0000

[...] was reading the bio of Katy at The Non-Consumer Advocate and was a) impressed (head over to read about the super small list of things that she will buy new) [...]

By: Caz from Aus

Caz from Aus — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:25:46 +0000

Just wondered if avoiding “buying” would exclude bartering/local currency? I am gradually switching from spending money to spending local currency (my local system is http://www.centralcoastlets.org) but there are lots of LETS around the world and a South African organisation (www.community-exchange.org) which provides the software to run them free of charge. Just some food for thought… of course I probably can’t avoid spending money altogether but it is a nice thought!

By: edina

edina — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 08:49:16 +0000

Thanks, very impressive. I am doing an online research before start writing an article on scavengers – a theme that brought me to your blog. Keep up your good work – I am gonna follow (at least will try hard) your path. Thanks again & Cheers, +e

By: Amy Considine

Amy Considine — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 14:36:35 +0000

Hi Katy-

I just found your site and I love it! I have a similar site– http://eco-steps.blogspot.com that focuses on the little things or “eco-steps” we can all do to make a big difference.

I’ll be stopping by more often. Keep up the great work! Amy