Comments on: Using things to death http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/ Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:42:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Jennelle http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19606 Jennelle Mon, 10 Mar 2008 14:49:14 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19606 We sure have turned into a "throw away" society and it's so sad. I rarely just throw things away if they are useable by someone but do have to admit that many times, I'll buy instead of trying to figure out an alternative with using something I already have here at home. I really need to start working on this! Love, Jennelle We sure have turned into a “throw away” society and it’s so sad.

I rarely just throw things away if they are useable by someone but do have to admit that many times,

I’ll buy instead of trying to figure out an alternative with using something I already have here at home.

I really need to start working on this!

Love,

Jennelle

]]> By: shells http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19351 shells Thu, 28 Feb 2008 18:46:41 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19351 When you are finished with your old towels, linens and blankets you can donate them to your local Humane Society or animal shelter. The animals don't mind worn out linens with holes in them! shells When you are finished with your old towels, linens and blankets you can donate them to your local Humane Society or animal shelter. The animals don’t mind worn out linens with holes in them!

shells

]]> By: Amy http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19310 Amy Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:32:13 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19310 My boys wear hand-me-downs from cousins and friends and they are just fine. The clothes they are wearing have been worn by boys for the past 10 years and they are still going strong. I don't believe we've ever actually bought either of the boys any clothing! As for myself, my clothes are hand-me-overs or bought used. I have 8 pairs of jeans that I've gotten throughout the years from my sister-in-law. They still work for me, and when they start to wear through, I either patch them or make shorts. Our furniture is almost all used and it still works for us. We take care of it and it looks nice, but we didn't have to spend gajillions of dollars, and the old owners didn't fill up space in the landfill when they bought new furniture. A little ingenuity and a little time and there is no reason why you have to buy new things. My boys wear hand-me-downs from cousins and friends and they are just fine. The clothes they are wearing have been worn by boys for the past 10 years and they are still going strong. I don’t believe we’ve ever actually bought either of the boys any clothing!

As for myself, my clothes are hand-me-overs or bought used. I have 8 pairs of jeans that I’ve gotten throughout the years from my sister-in-law. They still work for me, and when they start to wear through, I either patch them or make shorts.

Our furniture is almost all used and it still works for us. We take care of it and it looks nice, but we didn’t have to spend gajillions of dollars, and the old owners didn’t fill up space in the landfill when they bought new furniture.

A little ingenuity and a little time and there is no reason why you have to buy new things.

]]> By: Daisygirl http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19305 Daisygirl Sun, 24 Feb 2008 12:14:39 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19305 I was completely horrified this year when I was getting quotes on have the zipper replaced on DD7's winter jacket. $20! Then I found a brand new winter jacket for $12! It was a bit of a dilemma, and I went ahead and bought the new jacket to save the eight dollars. But at that price, face it, how long is this coat going to last? Sadly society sets us up for things to be disposable by putting out non-quality merchandise. I think it is up to us to buy better quality in the first place. I know next year, if new coats are needed I am going to purchase some that are guaranteed (a store here has a guarantee that their items will not develop holes, broken zippers, etc during the first year after purchase). I was completely horrified this year when I was getting quotes on have the zipper replaced on DD7’s winter jacket. $20! Then I found a brand new winter jacket for $12! It was a bit of a dilemma, and I went ahead and bought the new jacket to save the eight dollars. But at that price, face it, how long is this coat going to last?

Sadly society sets us up for things to be disposable by putting out non-quality merchandise. I think it is up to us to buy better quality in the first place. I know next year, if new coats are needed I am going to purchase some that are guaranteed (a store here has a guarantee that their items will not develop holes, broken zippers, etc during the first year after purchase).

]]> By: kim http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19304 kim Sun, 24 Feb 2008 03:55:32 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19304 I am 33 and people my age think it is odd that I've had the same dishes and dishtowels for 12 years now. I bought quality from the beginning, I would love to pass my collection down to my granddaughter some day :) I am 33 and people my age think it is odd that I’ve had the same dishes and dishtowels for 12 years now. I bought quality from the beginning, I would love to pass my collection down to my granddaughter some day :)

]]> By: julieb http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19302 julieb Sat, 23 Feb 2008 22:52:42 +0000 http://www.frugalvillage.net/2008/02/23/using-things-to-death/#comment-19302 Alot of truth in this article. I remember my neighbors looking at me oddly when I picked two sets of draperies out of their garbage can. (I had their permission of course) I didn't see old draperies I saw new bags for groceries. It took me an enjoyable afternoon to make the totes and have been using them for two years now. They are sturdy and wash beautifully. My neighbors trash is my treasure, funny though they still think it's trash. What will it take for people to understand that we can be better stewards of our money, our enviroment and our time? Alot of truth in this article. I remember my neighbors looking at me oddly when I picked two sets of draperies out of their garbage can. (I had their permission of course) I didn’t see old draperies I saw new bags for groceries. It took me an enjoyable afternoon to make the totes and have been using them for two years now. They are sturdy and wash beautifully. My neighbors trash is my treasure, funny though they still think it’s trash. What will it take for people to understand that we can be better stewards of our money, our enviroment and our time?

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