Took an inventory of our freezers (regular one attached to fridge and the chest freezer in the basement). Found out we have a lot of bread products - won't be...
Some of the little things that I am doing these days are washing my dishes by hand in a dishpan in one side of the sink so that I don't have to use quite so...
Dear Compacters, my family joined compact at the beginning of this year and I have to say it went really well until now. I have a 12 years old daughter and an...
Hello. My name is Anne Jarvis. I'm a reporter at The Windsor Star, in Windsor, Ontario. I would like to do a story on The Compact Group in Canada and am...
... How about letting her decide. This involves giving her the money that the boots would cost, and making sure that she knows that you'll be OK with whatever...
I Love your idea of the coupon booklet! I think she will love it too. I am a graphic designer, so I will do a "super professional" booklet, I am thinking...
I have just been informed that our staff team is throwing a surprise bridal shower for one of my colleagues. I don't know her super well but would like to do...
... Glad you liked the idea. I love your selection of permissions. Would it be too risky to include 1-2 blank permission coupons, which she could use for...
The gift certificate for services -like a pedicure should qualify Is it too late to make something? Many people like the knitted dishcloths - I know this is...
what about locally grown organic wine? all she has to know is "yay! delicious wine!" and you know that you're supporting a local industry! -cyn * * * * * * * *...
Personally, I don't see anything wrong with buying Fair Trade. Granted it's consumerism BUT it's responsible, socially-conscious consumerism. So it's OK in my...
Thanks all! I found a beautiful lilac heart-shaped box that someone gave to me last year, and filled it with: a set of candles I don't need, fair trade ...
UK Anglican Church Says Marry on the Cheap - Ananova.com News The Church is advising couples to get married on the cheap in second-hand clothes and have a DIY...
If you have any interest in Christianity, and in such things as how paganism, materialism, and money grabbing got introduced to the church. (pg. 80) Or, in how...
This is not appropriate for this group. Please feel free to search for another group that would be interested in chatting about Christianity but this group is...
I am new to compacting and am would like to find out where I can buy things like beeswax and cocoa butter so that I can make gifts at home. I am determined to...
So, my daughter got her birthday party and her coupon booklet. It came out pretty nice and I thought that maybe there are out there others that will need one...
Hi! You can try your local drugstore, sometimes they've got the supplies. You can also try healthfood stores. My own special brand of paranoia keeps me from...
I don't really have any suggestions beyond the drugstore or health food store. If you live in a major city, you could try a naturopathic pharmacy (Ottawa has...
Thanks Consuelo! I loved your idea and it is so generous of you to share your coupons with us. I have given out coupons to my loved ones for a while. Holly...
Hi everyone, I did an interview in the Windsor Star, another compacter family was interviewed but I don't know them. You can see it online at the Windsor...
Hello all,-Heather I just wanted to introduce myself. My name is Heather and I am from south western ontario. I am starting my compacting journey, and am very...
... I usually do this twice a week; the days I volunteer at my children's school. And I survive. Although sometimes before I go to bed I will check my e-mail...
I thought I'd come on and share what I've been doing with The Compact and where I am on my Compacting Journey. I have decided to take it one bit at a time. I...
I am in!!!! I think everyone should do this at least once a week. My computer was in for repairs a few weeks ago, and I was paralzed for about 2 days...then I...
Hey, just wanted to see how everyone is going with their compact- I am finding it hard at times, and have been opening a business these last couple of months,...
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