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There’s Another Way To Show You Care

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I may have mentioned I'm drowning in stuff. Therefore I do not need more stuff. So I'm wondering, do others need more stuff? Particularly stuff they haven't requested? When did buying something 'to keep' become a good way to show you care? I haven't always had this mindset, I've done this, purchased things for others 'to keep'. This is how I was raised. ...

A Weekend Of Not Buying It

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So inspired by Katy's post last Monday, I wanted to do my own picture-book version today. What does a weekend of non-consuming look like Simply Being Mum style? ...

Santa Ain’t Shopping (Much) This Christmas

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This year Santa will not be hitting the shops. Instead there'll be homemade gifts given by The Wrights to family and friends. Okay, well maybe not all homemade. There's some experience gifting going on as well as a little overt re-gifting and also some tasty treats. But we're headed in the right direction. See if you agree? ...

Some Purchases Just Make Sense

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I'm an advocate of - Not Buying It - where home-made options are available (and within my skill set)... Within my home-made skill set is baking bread and pizza, composing gifts and greetings cards. And I prefer my running shoes to a gym membership. One of my newly developed skills is baking and decorating cakes. I encourage everyone to try and bake a ...

Not Buying It – Gym Membership

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I used to be a gym-bunny. In those days I was corporate suited and booted, childless and of course much younger. A career-girl and all the time in the world for myself. 10 to 15 years on, I am probably in the best shape of my life. Don't get me wrong, you won't find me appearing in sports illustrated in a swimsuit. No tight abs for me, bearing 2 children ...