The Compact

One Frugal Tool — Get Over Your “Eww, Gross!” Reflex

by Katy on May 18, 2025 · 63 comments

Nothing Wrong With a Dented Wastebasket

by Katy on January 28, 2025 · 58 comments

Tis The Season to Unsubscribe!

by Katy on November 26, 2024 · 21 comments

Portland’s Free Piles

by Katy on May 15, 2024 · 27 comments

Ugh — I Ordered Something on Amazon Prime Day

by Katy on July 13, 2023 · 40 comments

Think Twice Before Buying New

by Katy on December 2, 2022 · 19 comments

The Cost of Cheap Clothing, or Why I Choose to Buy Used

by Katy on November 21, 2017 · 26 comments

I Choose to Not Inhabit a Throwaway World

by Katy on November 12, 2017 · 25 comments

Just Say No to Brand New School Supplies

by Katy on August 6, 2017 · 16 comments

Striking Gold at Goodwill

by Katy on March 21, 2017 · 9 comments

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