My bookshelves are filled with books I bought pre-loved. Worn edges, creases folded in, sweat in the pages. I love it.
I wrote an article for Money Circle about second-hand shopping and why it’s an excellent option.
We live in a throwaway society. Our oceans are full of plastic and we’ve gotten to the stage that when things break, we replace them rather than repair. I’m not judging you, because I do the same thing.
Recently my desk lamp broke. Pulled off my desk too many times by the inquisitive toddler, the switch died. When I shook it, it rattled, and clicking it produced nothing. Not even a fizzle of electricity through to the bulb.
I complained to my husband and prepared to throw it away and buy a new one, but he promised he would try and fix it.
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On a side note, WHERE DID MY WEEK GO?
How is Christmas this close already? EEEEK.
