Comments on: Live simply: 14 Ways to Save Money and Avoid Debt

By: Juanita

Juanita — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:39:41 +0000

we have a local church that has THE GREAT EXCHANGE and you can bring 25 items -clothing, books or jewelry and they check it in and then you take 25 out. You can bring in 25 pieces of clothes and take 25 books out or vice versa, really wonderful one Saturday a month and ever Tues/Thursday

By: Morag Gamble

Morag Gamble — Mon, 16 May 2016 03:33:02 +0000

Thanks for sharing! Thanks too for the offer of the clothes. Unfortunately there is no way of getting here without a car. (I am exploring ideas with some people here about ways to develop non-fossil fuelled cars – but still a little way off). The shop loves donations but is quite small – they therefore only accept good quality seasonally appropriate clothes (which sounds like yours are). Please email me and I can give you their direct contact details (find my contact details in the contact page at the top of this blog). Thanks!!

By: x2far

x2far — Mon, 16 May 2016 03:23:00 +0000

Hi Morag. I love this post. It is such a great summary of all sorts of ideas that I value…not a fan of consumerism on any level and dread having to go near big shopping centres at all. The reason for my comment though is because I was interested in your second hand shop out at Crystal Waters. For years I have been giving my boys second hand clothes to various charity shops around Buderim. At the moment I have quite a few bags of clothes (track pants, ugg boots, shirts etc), many of which are suitable for the winter months ahead. My question is two fold; do you guys accept donations from outside the community? If yes, is there a way of getting it there, other than driving out?

By: Sharon Dehart Lofton

Sharon Dehart Lofton — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 18:43:24 +0000

I love this lifestyle. I am big about not buying what I don't need. I also watch my packaging of items to control my carbon foot print. Hats off to you for taking control of your life instead of having life take control of you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 26 Apr 2016 07:55:03 +0000

Parents of my daughters' friends picked them up from school and took them home for dinner while I was away in the city for a specialist doctor appointment. As a thank you gift for parents, I roasted a chicken and potatoes with veggies. Considering this family doesn't cook much it was a very appreciated gift. The $10 it cost me more than made up for the peace of mind that they gave me, and knowing the were with friends instead of at home worrying. It was invaluable aND so appreciated.

By: Selina B

Selina B — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 20:53:31 +0000

great post!
supermarkets don't have bulk shopping anymore, many people get sucked into thinking they do but it's just misleading. 2kgs is not bulk. i shop very rarely these days as i've also stopped buying processed foods & condiments (giving up cane sugar helped!) i rarely bake & i try to eat fresh vegies & fruit. am trying to cut back on the plastics, slowly getting there (rubbish goes out about once in 2-3mths at a rough guess) anything recyclable or can be repurposed i keep.
thanx for a more ideas
thanx for sharing

By: Chris R

Chris R — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 01:52:48 +0000

What a beautiful idea Morag. Love it !

By: allotmentadventureswithjean

allotmentadventureswithjean — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 23:10:50 +0000

I love this blog post. So much information that is relevant to the way I am wishing to live my life. I keep just a small wardrobe, cook from scratch each day. Being part of a community garden is very fulfilling, It's wonderful exercise, a great meeting place, a great learning place, and I always come away with so much food even though my plot is quite tiny. So much food sharing goes on at the garden. We teach each other how to get the most use out of what we grow, and work together in the community garden.
I'll see if I can tick off a few more boxes on the list you have posted today. A good list, gives me food for thought and something to aim for.

By: Chris R

Chris R — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 16:53:42 +0000

What a beautiful idea Morag. Love it !

By: Tricky Wolf

Tricky Wolf — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:10:50 +0000

Great post, we share the same views as you, good to show you that simple living doesn't mean you have to disconnect and become a potato sack wearing hermit lol