Comments on Retro Housewife Goes Green: Does Sustainably Equal Happiness?

Thanks for participating in this month's APLS carn...

2009-11-18T12:09:01.968-06:00

Thanks for participating in this month's APLS carnival!

I completely agree that much of the stuff Americans buy does nothing to increase their happiness. Focusing on what makes us happy in the long-term has curbed 75% of our purchases, leaving us money to spend a little more on the remaining 25% to purchase organic food and non-toxic items.

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Excellent points!

2009-11-11T13:20:36.603-06:00

Excellent points!

Very interesting post! I love how you say that it...

2009-11-11T13:19:00.221-06:00

Very interesting post! I love how you say that it starts with little steps. Working at Zwaggle has helped me realize that little things go a long way, all without pain or too much extra effort! Thanks for the great post!

Wow, I'd never thought of what a vicious cycle con...

2009-11-11T09:23:19.550-06:00

Wow, I'd never thought of what a vicious cycle consumption can be in those terms. But there is much to be said how ownership does add to stress and protective instincts that combat cooperation and community. (See John Steinbeck: Grapes of Wrath for more eloquent writing on the subject.) I am STILL downsizing and every day find more joy in the process.