First Real Post on Thrift Galore

 

Introduction to Thrift Galore

 

Okay, I created this blog quite a while back but didn't post anything. Sorry, but life off-line took plenty of attention and I already had other existing blogs that required my attention. But now it's time for me to start posting since I'm constantly talking to others about thrift ideas and info.

 

I hope that what I post in this blog will inspire you to live more prosperously and take better care of our Mother Earth at the same time. In this and future posts, I will share tips, ideas, places and events that I've discovered related to Thrift Galore.

 

 

The 3 Rs

 

In the past, it's been suggested to use the 3 Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.

 

But there are also other actions you can take and here are some of them. BTW, not all of them start with the letter 'R.' The first one I'm writing about today does start with that letter.

 

Refuse!
You can refuse to buy or use certain items that you don't really need or that are not in line with your values.  Your reasons to refuse can run the gamut from where a product is made to what's in it to what the impacts are from its manufacture or the effects of its use. It can also include issues like the treatment of the workers who make it.

 

Some Examples of things you might consider refusing:

• Pesticides
• Cheaply made items that don't last, break easily and can't be repaired
• That cute little item that you don't need and really doesn't match with any of your wardrobe
• Cleaning products that aren't any more effective than basic cleaners but they're more expensive and might contain harmful ingredients.
• Some cosmetics

 

There's a great little video that you can watch online which is quite thought-provoking and controversial. It's called The Story of Stuff. It's by Annie Leonard.

 

 

 

 

 

She also has a video about Cosmetics called The Story of Cosmetics.

 

 

 

 

Today's Tip: 
Refuse to buy things you don't really need or want. This will help you save you money.

 

Next time you're considering buying something, ask yourself these questions: 

• Do I really need it?
• Do I really want it?
• Where will I keep it?
• Do I already have something similar to this?
• What would I rather have instead of this item?
• Could I find this same item gently used or previously owned for less money or even for free?
• Does someone I know have a similar item that they might loan to me, give to me or trade for something I have that they want?