Are Used High-Tech Devices Worth Purchasing?

Now that Christmas is over, I’ve been thinking about buying electronic gadgets that I didn’t find under my holiday tree. News outlets have been filled with articles about retailers slashing prices to drive consumer traffic into stores. Based on traffic jams I’ve observed at Washington D.C. malls, the strategy seems to be working.
Specifically, I’m  [...]

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Replacing Paper with Cloth Towels and Napkins for Daily Use

I’m finishing the final load of post-Christmas laundry, and among items to be ironed are my colorful cloth napkins. After they’re neatly pressed and folded, I’ll put them away until…lunch.
A few months ago, I took advantage of a great going –out-of-business sale to purchase about two dozen cloth napkins and utility rags for [...]

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Colorado Couple Proves Simplicity Can Be Practical and Sustainable

I’ve just read a very interesting article about Andrea Tringo and Steven Posusta, a Colorado couple who have refrained from buying nearly anything new for a year. Since January 1, they have met nearly all of their household needs mostly by borrowing, buying secondhand, or doing without.
According to the Christian Science Monitor, “Eleven months into [...]

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