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• "Transumers not really consumers" -- I disagree.

  I just read an AP article in my local newspaper about "Transumers" -- people who are transient consumers. They don't purchase and consume things, they rent or lease consumer items that are then passed on to the next transumer. Sounds sort... Posted Jul 05 2009, 10:56 AM by Anne Cross with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: consumption, consumerism, society, money for junk, minimizing waste, reuse, recycle

• Frugal gardening tips

  Spring has sprung here in New England and the farmer's markets, farm stands, and greenhouses are displaying their wares. A friend just spent $200 in one day on plants -- all annuals! Yikes! Here are some tips to keep your garden costs low. Plant swaps... Posted May 11 2009, 06:35 AM by Anne Cross with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: food, craigslist, simplify, minimizing waste, reuse, recycle

• Homemade cleaning products -- laundry and dishes

  I've been making my own personal and household cleaning products for a while now. I've shared some of the personal care items (the famous salty toothpaste, vinegar hair rinse, shampoo and body wash), and thought I would share these household cleaners... Posted May 10 2009, 06:07 PM by Anne Cross with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: home improvement, do it yourself, simplify, minimizing waste, reuse, recycle

• Home-made conditioner for hair

  Okay, this might sound weird, but it really works to keep your hair soft. It's vinegar... regular old vinegar (white, red wine, apple cider) diluted 1:4 with warm water. You just pour a bit of it over your head then rinse it out after shampooing and... Posted Jan 21 2009, 09:59 AM by Anne Cross with | with 6 comment(s) Filed under: do it yourself, simplify, minimizing waste, reuse, recycle

• One woman's trash is some man's treasure

  I've been furiously de-cluttering my house in order to ring in 2009 in a clean and tidy house. The area I left until last was my icky (some say creepy) basement. It's dirty (half dirt/half cement floor), dark, dusty, and dank. I have some cans... Posted Dec 30 2008, 06:49 AM by Anne Cross with | with 5 comment(s) Filed under: home improvement, simplify, barter, minimizing waste, reuse, recycle