Hello readers! I’m so happy to be back after a much-needed break. I’ve missed you. And if you’re reading this, thank you for sticking with me. I hope everyone enjoyed their summer.
Hello readers! I’m so happy to be back after a much-needed break. I’ve missed you. And if you’re reading this, thank you for sticking with me. I hope everyone enjoyed their summer.
On January 1st, 2009, I joined The Compact and pledged to Buy Nothing New for one year. It sounded like the perfect way to converge my desire to live on less money with my interest in living a simpler life and trying to lessen my carbon footprint. The experiment was so rewarding that I'm continuing with it indefinitely. This blog documents my journey in non-consumerism.
[…] last time I took a hiatus from blogging was already almost two years ago. After a month off, I came back refreshed and with a new outlook and new ideas for posts. Well, I am in need of some rest and rejuvenation […]
Anonymous says
Welcome Back! I understand the desire to cut back on the day to day grind of writing. Once a week would be great, if you publish on the same day each week. With random posts you may loose some readers. Just a thought. PBH
Clandestine Road says
Glad your sabbatical was beneficial. What a great picture! As far as what I'd like to see more of, I have not preference. I began reading your blog because you are insightful and intentional.
Thanks,
Angela L.
Reduce, Reuse and Rummage says
I love the term 'peanut buttering!'. It is something we all face. I've been a long-time reader, and I believe a first-time poster! I would love to see you continue the thrifty threads, and the wine reviews, as well as your thoughts about deciding when not to purchase something that initially seems necessary.
Frugalmalaysian says
Since your holiday, I have fallen off the wagon and have bought more than I should online.In fact, bought more than I have in a year. So I figure, I would like to read more on living on less and to shake off my addiction to consumerism. I really need the encouragement.
Glad you are back!!
Alea says
My favorite posts are the ones where you have shared your thoughts or discoveries about the non-consumer lifestyle. I enjoy Thrifty Threads and your Meatless Monday posts encourage me to try new things rather than just serve vegetable soup each Monday.
I don't think any post needs to be weekly. I subscribed by email so that I will receive your posts in my inbox.
MaddyG says
Glad you are back!
I agree with Alea, your Meatless Monday posts are helpful. And it's always interesting to see what recipes you come up with to use up some of those CSA oddities.
Oh, and Thrifty Threads is awesome.
Betsy Talbot says
I agree with Alea in that sharing your internal thoughts and discoveries about leading a nonconsumer lifestyle are most appealing. Once we learn how to manage ourselves internally, it makes the external actions much easier to control.
Welcome back!
Angela says
Thanks so much for your input everyone. I'm glad to be back and happy to hear that what you want to read squares with what I want to write about.
I've gotten similar comments by email, and so I will continue with Thrifty Threads, Meatless Mondays and CSA delivery photos, and all questions about leading an intentional life, purchasing decisions and the internal thought process behind them, and my discoveries and insights about leading a nonconsumer life. Oh, and I'll try to throw in a Wine Finds post once in awhile.
Thanks again, especially first-time posters!
danielle says
Welcome back to blogging Angela! Your photo looks triumphant! I love the term peanut-buttering and have hereby resolved never to do it.
Anonymous says
Welcome back from your well deserved sabbatical. While I enjoy popping in to see your lates on what came in the latest CSA delivery, or your posts on Thrifty Threads and Meatless Monday, I understand the need to cut back a bit. That is much more preferable to a total fade, as some bloggers or podcasters do when burnt out. Thank you for all you do.
littlegreenvillage says
Hi Angela,
Welcome back!
Hope you feel refreshed.
I think it is a good idea to post when you feel it is enjoyable for you. So if it is 3 times a week, then good for you.
And if I need a "My year Without Spending" fix, I can just browse the archives for a gem of inspiration!