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The Value of a Jewelry Box

November 20, 2009 Posted by Issa under Uncategorized
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A friend of mine’s mother recently died, and he is cleaning out her home. Many of her things are going to her friends and family, and many items are being donated to a women’s shelter. My friend also invited me to come over and look through her things. He knows that I love “eviction sales”, rummage sales, and dumpster diving, so despite the sadness associated with him losing his mother, this was a really fun activity for me.

One of the items I picked out immediately was a decorative jewelry box. I’ve always wanted one of those fancy jewelry boxes that unfold. However, it’s a silly luxury, and not something I’m actually very likely to spend much money on. That makes it the perfect item to pick up in a thrift store or to find amongst the available stuff at his mother’s house. Keep Reading

Eco-Commerce

November 7, 2009 Posted by Issa under Simple-Eco-Happy
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I found some products clearly being marketed to me. I walked past the display in the grocery store and they caught my eye quite well. My brain was right in step as well – “Oh! Plates made from leaves! Bamboo! So eco-conscious!” The products and their packaging have the look that I like – a minimalist, nature look that I first noticed in yoga-commerce.

I also appreciate the idea that if there’s something that I really want to do, I should be on the lookout for ways to do it that take my larger environment in mind. Making useful products out of leaves? Who wouldn’t approve of that? Keep Reading

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