As I’ve been thinking about the Sow Simple Project the past few weeks I’ve become a bit overwhelmed with the many angles to simplifying my life. I am increasingly bombarded with better ways to live, heal the environment and improve my health. The funny thing is, I seek it out! I am overwhelmed, but [...]
Archive for February, 2008
Laura’s Sow Simple Pact
Posted in The Plan on February 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Emma’s Compact 2008
Posted in The Plan on February 27, 2008 | 1 Comment »
“Live simply so that others may simply live.” ~Gandhi“Tis a gift to be simple
Tis a gift to be free
Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be” ~Traditional Shaker Hymn
Goals:
1) Go beyond recycling, reduce consumerism, borrow or buy used
a. [...]
Looking for misc. parts for home projects and crafts?
Posted in Resources, tagged craft, home, store, supplies, used on February 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Ax-man is a surplus store, with 3 locations in the cities. They have used and “new” items, however their new items are miscellaneous odds and ends that would end up in a landfill if not there… (personally, I’d still count those items as acceptable buys.)
http://www.ax-man.com/
And for your home projects, the Re-Use Center (just off of [...]
Twin Cities Free Market
Posted in Resources, tagged free on February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
This is like a craig’s list “free section” for all counties within the Twin Cities region.
http://www.twincitiesfreemarket.org/
Lauren’s pact for 2008
Posted in The Plan on February 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I won’t be able to make it for our Saturday meeting, but here’s my game plan friends… Have a wonderful conversation!
Consumption
Borrow, buy used or local whenever possible.
Do not accept shopping bags and utilize my canvas bags, until I my current stash is depleted. At that point, accept shopping bags as needed for my trash [...]
Sharing our Stuff
Posted in Sharing on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
If you would like to borrow something or want to find a new home for something taking up space in your closet, post it and then check the category “Sharing.”
Resources
Posted in Resources on February 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
If you have a good book recommendation, a craft idea, do-it-yourself ideas, a community resource, good thrift store—whatever—you can post it for others to read. Please make sure to check the category “Resources” so it will be easy to find in the future.
The Plan
Posted in The Plan on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
When you’ve got an idea of what you’d like to change in your life over this next year, you can post it and then check the category “The Plan.”
My Thoughts
Posted in My Thoughts on February 11, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
As you learn, discover, grow in new ways, please share with the rest of us! Post your thoughts and then be sure to check the category “My Thoughts.”
