Tree Hugging Family » smart consumer http://www.treehuggingfamily.com Family Life On The Green Side Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:39:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Buy Nothing Day Tips http://www.treehuggingfamily.com/buy-nothing-day-tips/ http://www.treehuggingfamily.com/buy-nothing-day-tips/#comments Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:41:43 +0000 Jennifer http://www.treehuggingfamily.com/buy-nothing-day-tips/ Post from: Tree Hugging Family

]]> For anyone interested in the Buy Nothing Day Challenge, I’ve rounded up some of the best consumer posts we’ve had here at THF (and a few from Declutter It).

These are posts full of tips that can help you to rethink purchases, money, and the general idea of stuff.

Cold Turkey Paper Towels & the What Questions

Why Does Being Green Cost So Much?

Organizing by Simplifying

How To Start Getting Rid of Stuff – Get Rid of “Maybe” Items

Kid specific consumer info: 

Raising Green Kids In A Commercial Culture

Kids & Shopping – How Kids Can Be Smart Consumers

My Own Little, His View of Commercials, & Tips for Talking With Your Kids About Purchases

As a parent, do you understand the impact of the need for stuff?

Eco-friendly Ways to Reward Kids

Commercials Are Everywhere

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November current events at Tree Hugging Family – themes, reviews, news, and more…

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