For me making do is not about deprivation, it is about doing more with less. It is about prioritizing my resources so my belongings improve the quality of my life, rather than become a drain on my time and energy. Doing without is not about denial, it is about choosing to use our income to reflect our passions and [...]
Making Do and Doing Without: Substitute for Canning Jars and Substitute for Vegetable Broth
Making Do and Doing Without: Getting the Most Out of Your Blender
Smoothies are my favorite breakfast food. It is not a big surprise that I have looked rather longingly at the Bullet and other smoothie makers. I had been making smoothies in my blender, but I liked the take and go ease of the smoothie makers. As you can see in the picture above, cupboard space [...]
Making Do and Doing Without
Last week Sheila from To Love, Honor, and Vacuum tweeted the question “could you stop shopping for a year?” and included a link to I’ve Got Enough Stuff. The article takes a humorous approach to our over consumption while asking a serious question: Do you have too much stuff? I tweeted back to @SheilaGregoire that [...]







