Contradiction.

I created this blog as a shopping blog and I've kind of abbandoned it, primarily because starting this year, I've decided to rid myself of the consumerism bug that has infected us all. I read the first few sections of
Consumed: How Markets Corrupt Children, Infantilize Adults, and Swallow Citizens Whole by Benjamin R. Barber, but haven't had a chance to finish it. I don't need to though--the first few pages did enough convincing. Sure, I still spent money in January, but not nearly as much as I would have before.

Here are a few tips for breaking old spending habits:

1. Don't buy it if you have something that's similar.
I used to buy a lot of purses. Now I realize what a waste they all are, and so I rotate them more often for more variety.

2. If you don't go to the stores, you won't be tempted.
I can't set foot in a T J Maxx or all goals will be thrown out the window.

3. Don't carry a lot of cash or credit cards.
If you can't pay for it, you probably won't buy it.


I also stopped buying lunch at work because I was spending 6+ dollars on ONE meal and it was food that was bad for me anyways.

BUT if you must buy
Wal-mart does have a brand of TOWELS that is made in the USA. I believe it's SpringMaid. Check the tags.