Comments on: What Will Katy Buy New? http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:09:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Erin http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-339410 Erin Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:14:45 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-339410 Hi, you might like to check out "More-with-Less Cookbook - suggestions by Mennonites on how to eat better and consume less of the world's limited food resources." It was originally written in 1976 and is chock-a-block with old school recipes for breads and soups, even for homemade soap. But it also cloesely examines the concept of "more with less". Hi, you might like to check out “More-with-Less Cookbook – suggestions by Mennonites on how to eat better and consume less of the world’s limited food resources.” It was originally written in 1976 and is chock-a-block with old school recipes for breads and soups, even for homemade soap. But it also cloesely examines the concept of “more with less”.

]]> By: EMILY http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-236562 EMILY Tue, 20 Sep 2011 22:22:04 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-236562 Hankies! We often buy bandanas at garage sales. Wash and use. My husband carries one around every day for his schnoz, we use them when camping or doing out-doorsy stuff, and our dog wears them! Hankies! We often buy bandanas at garage sales. Wash and use. My husband carries one around every day for his schnoz, we use them when camping or doing out-doorsy stuff, and our dog wears them!

]]> By: Laura's Last Ditch--Vintage Kitchenwares http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-204747 Laura's Last Ditch--Vintage Kitchenwares Wed, 31 Aug 2011 20:25:31 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-204747 I keep a blog on my Tightwad Gazette Fan Club page. I have a post entitled "In Defense of Used Underwear" which I'd like to share. I know I might be pegged as extreme, but, if nothing else, you can just laugh at it. http://www.facebook.com/#!/note.php?note_id=224582977558388 I keep a blog on my Tightwad Gazette Fan Club page. I have a post entitled “In Defense of Used Underwear” which I’d like to share. I know I might be pegged as extreme, but, if nothing else, you can just laugh at it.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/note.php?note_id=224582977558388

]]> By: Katy http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-156437 Katy Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:16:49 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-156437 Believe me, we have a couple of their double-pillows in our home. ;-) Katy Believe me, we have a couple of their double-pillows in our home. ;-)

Katy

]]> By: Dia http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-155449 Dia Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:40:00 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-155449 why dont you put two flat pillows in the same case. it will be fluffier and free. why dont you put two flat pillows in the same case. it will be fluffier and free.

]]> By: Terri http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-117699 Terri Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:15:59 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-117699 Hi Katy, I just wanted to share how you have inspired me on a path to less consumerism. I recently had weight loss surgery and have a total of 180 pounds that I need to loose from my highest weight. As you can imagine, that means that I will needing to buys lots of new clothes in a variety of different sizes. What's more is that because people loose weight very rapidly after the surgery, I might not be in a particular size for very long. So, after being inspired by your non-consumer pledge, I've decided that all of the new clothes I buy will be second hand, either from thrift stores, consignment stores, or yard sales. I'm making an exception for bras, underwear, and leggings (since I wear them every day, almost like long underwear, and they are kind of difficult to find in thrift stores). I'm trying to carry the non-consumer pledge over to other parts of my life, but that's a little more challenging. Anyway, thanks for your inspiration! Hi Katy,
I just wanted to share how you have inspired me on a path to less consumerism. I recently had weight loss surgery and have a total of 180 pounds that I need to loose from my highest weight. As you can imagine, that means that I will needing to buys lots of new clothes in a variety of different sizes. What’s more is that because people loose weight very rapidly after the surgery, I might not be in a particular size for very long. So, after being inspired by your non-consumer pledge, I’ve decided that all of the new clothes I buy will be second hand, either from thrift stores, consignment stores, or yard sales. I’m making an exception for bras, underwear, and leggings (since I wear them every day, almost like long underwear, and they are kind of difficult to find in thrift stores). I’m trying to carry the non-consumer pledge over to other parts of my life, but that’s a little more challenging. Anyway, thanks for your inspiration!

]]> By: Melinda http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-39809 Melinda Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:36:33 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-39809 I just found your blog on the happiness project web site. Great stuff. My adult daughter is having her first baby. All purchases except new cloth diapers are being purchased through thrift stores or consignment shops. She is having a baby shower but we let word out that thrift store or garage sale gifts are just fine and appreciated. We are using our own dishes and silverware for the shower and cooking all organic food for the party. I am slways grateful for new forums to save money. I just found your blog on the happiness project web site. Great stuff. My adult daughter is having her first baby. All purchases except new cloth diapers are being purchased through thrift stores or consignment shops. She is having a baby shower but we let word out that thrift store or garage sale gifts are just fine and appreciated. We are using our own dishes and silverware for the shower and cooking all organic food for the party. I am slways grateful for new forums to save money.

]]> By: The Gladdest Thing http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-39727 The Gladdest Thing Fri, 25 Mar 2011 00:19:48 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-39727 I plan out my meals each week and only buy exactly what we'll need for the week's meals each Sunday. I also look through our coupons to see whether we have coupons for things we're already going to buy, but I never use a coupon unless the item was already on my list. I plan out my meals each week and only buy exactly what we’ll need for the week’s meals each Sunday. I also look through our coupons to see whether we have coupons for things we’re already going to buy, but I never use a coupon unless the item was already on my list.

]]> By: Katy http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-36933 Katy Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:07:21 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-36933 Because I circulate in the O.R., my hospital provides the scrubs for my entire department, and I have been rocking the same swimsuit since before I started doing The Compact. That being said, I would only buy a used swimsuit if it appeared to be new. Katy Because I circulate in the O.R., my hospital provides the scrubs for my entire department, and I have been rocking the same swimsuit since before I started doing The Compact. That being said, I would only buy a used swimsuit if it appeared to be new.

Katy

]]> By: SARAH http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/exceptions-to-katys-compact-buy-nothing-new/comment-page-1/#comment-36930 SARAH Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:13:04 +0000 http://thenonconsumeradvocate.wordpress.com/?page_id=23#comment-36930 What about buying scrubs? Swimsuits? New or used? What about buying scrubs? Swimsuits? New or used?

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