tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post6493081688084092118..comments2023-10-30T04:06:45.798-07:00Comments on arduous blog: Balance In The Form Of A Toothbrush Holderruchihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17043512641324366469noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-14200329239460001302020-06-02T04:42:43.135-07:002020-06-02T04:42:43.135-07:00Thanks for sharing this blog. It is really nice an...Thanks for sharing this blog. It is really nice and useful for me. <a href="https://www.getinhours.com/category/home-living/toothpaste-dispenser/2547.htm" rel="nofollow">Toothpaste Dispenser</a><br />Get in Hourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07368598235171432851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-84887399670746234942010-02-01T14:22:47.144-08:002010-02-01T14:22:47.144-08:00hdickman, try googling "the compact" or ...hdickman, try googling "the compact" or "simple living".<br /> <br />For plain old frugality I'm a big fan of GetRichSlowly and Wise Bread blogs - neither has an environmental focus but if you ignore the "use coupons to buy 100 tubes of toothpaste!" type stuff, almost any frugality tip is going to be a form of "consume less!"Rosanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-28299335164465297512010-01-31T11:14:04.359-08:002010-01-31T11:14:04.359-08:00I agree with Farmer's Daughter about keeping t...I agree with Farmer's Daughter about keeping things for a while. <br /><br />one of the things that I am slowly learning is that sometimes spending more to buy a quality item that will last longer is really helpful. <br /><br />I was in Target yesterday where they had a display of crappy looking plates and dish towels. Some of the stuff in stores wears out or breaks so fast I think about it more as renting something with a short shelf life than owning it. <br /><br />Lots of things aren't necessities like toothbrush holders but sometimes things just make life easier or more pleasant. It's all about not getting swept up in buying items just for the sake of accumulation. Otherwise you gotta get what you need.DJLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333741041132383730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-44217464013277275212010-01-29T06:32:53.070-08:002010-01-29T06:32:53.070-08:00Ah Tooth brush holder! That's one of the thing...Ah Tooth brush holder! That's one of the things I grappled with when I got a place of my own two years ago. Should I buy the ultra cute pink glass tooth brush holder for under $10 or just use a cup?<br /><br />I ultimently went with buying the tooth brush holder because 1) I wanted my bath room to be a step up from a dorm room 2)the idea of a used tooth brush holder grossed me out and 3)Its the kind of thing that once you buy once and keep for life. <br /><br />I don't buy a lot of new things in the world that wants you to buy, buy, buy so its the small things like having a nice cute tooth brush holder that keep me sane when I find myself sewing a patch on my couch cussions for the 4th time.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610117543051640146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-91870394232991611332010-01-28T18:31:42.200-08:002010-01-28T18:31:42.200-08:00I want to be a non-consumer. Sounds intriguing an...I want to be a non-consumer. Sounds intriguing and a fantastic way to divert resources from Target to kids' college tuition. Tips are welcome...<br />as far as not buying new stuff, I refuse to buy new clothes. There is nothing like a clearance at a consignment store. It's recycling. And I have bought nothing over $4. Highly recommended.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09054958980568269300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-68451867492113916532010-01-28T13:46:42.892-08:002010-01-28T13:46:42.892-08:00I realize it's just a symbol, but we've ha...I realize it's just a symbol, but we've had the same toothbrush holder for at least 6 years, and it's going strong.<br /><br />Just re-watched "The Story of Stuff" yesterday, and I was appalled that 99% of consumer items are trashed in 6 months. I guess I had forgotten that stat! Just think, you're nowhere near that!Farmer's Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04993260095409544097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9203077889905915553.post-40824508493563653972010-01-28T12:19:06.608-08:002010-01-28T12:19:06.608-08:00I agree - it's completely about balance. You c...I agree - it's completely about balance. You can make yourself nuts wringing your hands over every detail.<br /><br />What I've found - being in a somewhat similar boat - is that more isn't the answer. Like, you can buy a lot of cheap crap at Old Navy, or you can buy a few nicer pieces that will hold up longer elsewhere. Me, I'd rather have less junk around.Robbiehttp://going-green-mama.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com