Tag Archives: Buy Used

Nothing New in Review

Posted on March 31, 2011 by

At the beginning of the year I made a series of resolutions. One of the more challenging ones was to refrain from buying anything new for the first three months of the year. I was sick of being a mindless consumer, … Continue reading →

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Nothing New

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

Shopping – we love it. We do it for fun; we do it with friends. I remember in high school, doing it lots. I would call up a friend and we would want to go out, so we would go … Continue reading →

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Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

Ah… a fresh new year, a new decade even. Around this time I always find myself reflecting on the year that passed. My 5-year old son and I actually took our 2010 family calendar down from the fridge this afternoon … Continue reading →

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Toy Mountain

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

Well another Christmas has passed, with the merry moments and warm wishes that go along with it. I have always loved the Christmas season, the sparkly lights, the pretty packages and the good spirits. I remember feeling sad as a … Continue reading →

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Toy Packaging

Posted on November 25, 2010 by

Garbage is especially appalling after a kid’s birthday party. Why do toys have to come with so much darn packaging? They all have an oversized cardboard box, and then clear plastic innards that hold the toy in the best display … Continue reading →

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