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ashcordes
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Ashley
Roann
IN
USA
197 Posts |
 Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 12:37:07 PM
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| Anyone have any books to suggest on consumerism? I am starting to get away from consuming so much, making my own baby wipes and diapers and yogurt to start with, and using canvas bags for my shopping instead of the plastic ones they give you. Any suggestions. |
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shmeg
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Megan
Granville
Ohio
USA
222 Posts |
Posted - Feb 26 2007 : 3:59:33 PM
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the book Superbaby Food is full of suggestions for not only making your own baby food but making just about anything baby/home related. I wouldn't call it a commentary on consumerism but full of good ideas.
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Juliekay
True Blue Farmgirl
237 Posts
237 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 05:10:26 AM
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| I'd try Voluntary Simplicity by Duane Elgin, Affluenza, Your Money or your Life by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin. |
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herbquilter
True Blue Farmgirl
891 Posts
Kristine
Bonney Lake
Wa
USA
891 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 09:20:15 AM
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My favorite book on this topic & money is:
Money, It's Not Just for Rich People
by Janine Bolon
The best on consumerism, management, simple life & prosperity.
We bought copies for all of our older children for Christmas.
Enjoy!
Blessings,
Kristine ~ Mother of Many & Herbalist
www.herbalmomma.com
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
1210 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 11:53:43 AM
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I just finished reading "Not Buying It", about a couple who decided to buy nothing but essentails for one year. It's a different take on the subject. Honestly, having read it I would not buy it or recommend buying it, but if you can get it from the library I'd give it a shot. Interesting but not what I expected. I'm sure others with different taste will love it.
Some people search for happiness; others create it.
http://happymama58.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Please visit me at www.marykay.com/pmiinch |
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Feb 27 2007 : 4:10:07 PM
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One of my favorites is "The Simple Living Guide" by Janet Luhrs. It has great ideas, and keeps me inspired!
Jennifer |
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La Patite Ferme
True Blue Farmgirl
623 Posts
Jenn
CA
USA
623 Posts |
Posted - Mar 02 2007 : 4:30:24 PM
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I bought a book from our library used book sale. It was published by Rodale Press and dealt with cutting back and consuming less. But, I'm not at home to look up the title. Maybe a search of their website would prove useful.
Jenn |
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laluna
True Blue Farmgirl
295 Posts
New York
USA
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Posted - Mar 02 2007 : 6:32:26 PM
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| Well, it's not a book, but it has lots of great information, articles, along with books/resources on the topic: http://www.simpleliving.net/main/ |
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