We’re challenging ourselves (and you!) to buy less this year. But low-buy isn’t just about saying “no” to new purchases. It’s also about learning how to fully appreciate, and fully use, what we already have. In a culture that constantly pushes the next best thing, finishing what we already own can feel almost radical, butContinue reading “Low Buy 2026: Project Pan”
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Low-Buy 2026: An Experiment in Buying Less
This year, let’s challenge ourselves to buy less. Maybe it’s just the algorithm, but “Low Buy” and “No Buy” seem to be everywhere lately, as more people grow tired of the modern consumer-or-bust lifestyle, start saying, “no, I don’t need that” and take back a little control over their money, time, and space. A LowContinue reading “Low-Buy 2026: An Experiment in Buying Less”
DIY Body Scrub: The Easiest Low-waste Gift of the Season
Our pantry staples are for more than just the pantry! If you’ve never used one before, a body scrub is simply a gentle exfoliator and usually a mix of something coarse (like sugar, salt, or even coffee grounds), oils (like olive, jojoba, coconut), and skin-soothing add-ins (like honey) that buff away dry skin and leaveContinue reading “DIY Body Scrub: The Easiest Low-waste Gift of the Season”