I loved this, and TBH I want to pick up and write MORE about this. I hadn't really zeroed in on why that phrase "underconsumption" nagged at me and now I want to dig into it.
Love the distinction between underconsumption and enoughness! My boomer generation parents really don’t get my GenX desire for downsizing and living with enough. In the last four years, I’ve gone from 3000 sq ft of living/storage space, not including a two-car garage, to about 650 sq ft. And granted, I’m now an empty-nester and live on my own. But I love the idea of having enough and I’ve been working on no new things and living more sustainably for a while now.
I read your book two weeks ago and loved it! I really appreciate the marketing history and research you share at the beginning! I’m a pro organizer who tends to work with older neurodivergent women now and some of them are struggling with hoarding and shopping addictions. So I’m excited to share your book with them as last of my process. I also just let an Amazon review - thanks for including the link for us!
That plant hanger hack, though! I just found your substack and honestly love these kinds of tips/tricks. Since the pandemic, we have stopped buying paper towels, paper napkins, sandwich baggies, disposable hand soaps, and try to buy in bulk when possible. I also love the idea of reusing "garbage" boxes as storage dividers, instead of consuming more plastic containers. One of the best hacks I've heard is to treat your favorite second-hand store as your storage unit. Raised by parents who save every last thing "just in case" has made this a challenge, but knowing that I can easily pick something up second hand, borrow something from buy nothing, or simply improvise makes me less likely to hold onto a "maybe one day" item.
I love reading about your life! I think the purpose can simply be to share, to make a mark, to connect. I know there’s also lots of digital clutter out there but content that connects me to the real humans always feels necessary and nourishing. (Plus chickpea recipes are a bonus!) thanks for sharing!
I loved this, and TBH I want to pick up and write MORE about this. I hadn't really zeroed in on why that phrase "underconsumption" nagged at me and now I want to dig into it.
Love the distinction between underconsumption and enoughness! My boomer generation parents really don’t get my GenX desire for downsizing and living with enough. In the last four years, I’ve gone from 3000 sq ft of living/storage space, not including a two-car garage, to about 650 sq ft. And granted, I’m now an empty-nester and live on my own. But I love the idea of having enough and I’ve been working on no new things and living more sustainably for a while now.
I read your book two weeks ago and loved it! I really appreciate the marketing history and research you share at the beginning! I’m a pro organizer who tends to work with older neurodivergent women now and some of them are struggling with hoarding and shopping addictions. So I’m excited to share your book with them as last of my process. I also just let an Amazon review - thanks for including the link for us!
Thank you so much for sharing all of this! ❤️
That plant hanger hack, though! I just found your substack and honestly love these kinds of tips/tricks. Since the pandemic, we have stopped buying paper towels, paper napkins, sandwich baggies, disposable hand soaps, and try to buy in bulk when possible. I also love the idea of reusing "garbage" boxes as storage dividers, instead of consuming more plastic containers. One of the best hacks I've heard is to treat your favorite second-hand store as your storage unit. Raised by parents who save every last thing "just in case" has made this a challenge, but knowing that I can easily pick something up second hand, borrow something from buy nothing, or simply improvise makes me less likely to hold onto a "maybe one day" item.
I love reading about your life! I think the purpose can simply be to share, to make a mark, to connect. I know there’s also lots of digital clutter out there but content that connects me to the real humans always feels necessary and nourishing. (Plus chickpea recipes are a bonus!) thanks for sharing!