(We’re doing 50 Days & 50 Ways to have a merry recycled holiday. More about this….)

Let’s take a look at the whole custom of giving elaborate gifts to children who would be perfectly happy with something much simpler and much more Continue reading →

(We’re doing 50 Days & 50 Ways to have a merry recycled holiday. More about this….)

Take a look around your home. Go ahead, I’ll wait.

Is it all you want it to be? Will it be appealing to holidays guests and visiting kinfolk?

If you’re like most of us, the answer is….

Wellll…. Continue reading →

(We’re doing 50 Days & 50 Ways to have a merry recycled holiday. More about this….)

Now’s the ideal time to scout out the consignment, resale and thrift shops in your area. Not only is the traffic still bearable, and the resale treasures still in good supply (grab those cashmere gloves when you see them or they’ll be gone!) but you can plan ahead for holiday gift-shopping and develop your own “Holiday Treasures Map” for use in the coming weeks.

And keep Continue reading →

The holidays are wonderful. But they can Continue reading →