Hello again,
I went to a store called Art Scraps yesterday that I’ve been meaning to check out for awhile. Have any of you been there? It’s pretty great. I know I just said in the last post that i’m not very crafty, but sometimes i still like to try. Anyway, i highly recommend this shop [...]
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art supplies and consignment shops
Posted in Resources on September 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Micro-loans
Posted in Resources on June 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Tim Lyles was telling me about this really interesting website called kiva.org. Basically, it is an organization that selects people around the world to apply for micro-loans for their small business. Then people can go on the website and search through all the people applying for loans, and give out a loan. The money is [...]
Bloomington curbside cleanup
Posted in Resources on April 22, 2008 | 1 Comment »
So Bob and I have done this for the past 3 years… scavenging Bloomington Curbside cleanup. I know you are thinking, I can’t believe this but really it’s a kick. The overall experience is quite a spectacle.
Here’s the story: The city of Bloomington allows it’s residents once a year to put ANYTHING on their front [...]
$1 sale at Buffalo Exchange
Posted in Resources on April 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Hello everybody!
I thought you would like to know that there is a $1 sale at Buffalo Exchange, 2727 Lyndale Ave. S. on Saturday 4/19 only. Not everything will be $1, but all sale items will be. I don’t really know if that means anything good will be on sale or not. Here’s a link to [...]
Book Mooch
Posted in Resources on March 20, 2008 | 1 Comment »
My cousin just told me about this website, bookmooch.com. I haven’t used it yet but it is basically a book swap system. You mail your books you don’t want anymore to other people, thus gaining “points.” With these points, you can request books from others, who will, in turn, send you them. [...]
New Maternity Store accepting clothes for cash
Posted in Resources on March 7, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
For those who have recently made babies and would like to discard maternity clothing, a super cute shop called “Nine” just opened up on the corner of Diamond Lake Rd and Nicollet in south Minneapolis. They are accepting clothes– I think in exchange for a little cash. Who knew that simplicity could be a money [...]
The Sisters of Carondolet know how to work the simple life
Posted in Resources on March 3, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The Sisters of Carondolet in St. Paul sponsor some really cool events that focus on gardening and living simply. Here is an upcoming event that might be of interest. It will be held at their convent on Randolph Ave– I can get more info if anyone is interested in attending!
April 15 – Sustainability in Action “The [...]
Reusable Bags
Posted in Resources on March 3, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
We’ve been talking about produce bags. I found some good ones on www.resuablebags.com They have organic mesh or organic net bags.
Practical Goods Store
Posted in Resources, Uncategorized on March 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
I haven’t been there before, but I’ve heard good things about a store called Practical Goods. They are at 1561 Randolph, St. Paul, and open 11-6 daily. I have their flyer that says they sell “high quality second-hand goods; useful and modestly priced.” They sell clothes, cookware, baby clothes and toys, etc.
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 [...]
