A very good friend of mine, Alanna, gave me a wonderful suggestion!---to MEASURE--the success of my resolution. Below is what her email stated...
"What you should do is keep track of metrics. For example... if you look at something that you just HAVE TO HAVE, but pass it by because its new, you should keep track of the cost/time consumption.
eg: A new Ann Taylor sweater- time to try it on (waiting for a room, dressing and undressing, paying-- you will probably have to make a good guess at this part). And then price. So all in all, you can say, I saved 15 minutes of my life and $100. By the end of the year, you add it up!"
In addition, my boyfriend Graham suggested that I should also ensure that those 15 minutes I saved be put towards doing something productive. Whether it's during the 15 minutes I'm actually "saving" or applying that 15 minutes to something later in the day---like exercising---or once classes begins---doing homework...not merely sitting on the couch watching Oprah or Intervention.
Graham also suggested that I should utilize my sewing machine to make my own clothing. This of course means that I'll have to buy thread, fabric, and patterns. I'm sure I could find some of these items at a local "ma n' pop" place. (If you know of some place or someone where I could get these items from let me know!) Plus, the time that I save trying clothes on or shopping around could be applied to my attempt at making my own clothes!
A few years ago I used my sewing machine religiously-customizing thrift store shirts--and LOVED it. I'm not sure why I stopped sewing. Perhaps because I started making more money and was able to afford clothing from retail stores? ....Welp- times' a changin!
Thank you Alanna and Graham!
Do you have any suggestions? Send it my way :-)
2 days 'till resolution time. Feeling crafty.
I vote you use the extra 15 minutes to do the dishes that you let pile up :)
ReplyDeleteP.S- way to get an early start on buying something used... your jacket for NYE is awesommme haha! Please post a picture after tonight.
Last night I stopped by the public library - if you don't have a card/know where your nearest library is - check immediately.
ReplyDeleteSarah and I rent movies from the library allllll the time - and if they don't have the one you're looking for - they can get it sent in from another location.
They also have books for sale, often. I just picked up a copy of Kingsolver's 'Animal, Vegetable, Miracle' for .50 cents! (You can BORROW it if you want!)
Our library also has passes you can check out for local museums. If you're interested in saving on some entrance fees too.
LOVE THE LIBRARY!
I've never taken advantage of free things from Craig's List, but you'd be surprised the useful things some people try to get rid of. I'm positive I've seen fabrics and sewing materials there.
ReplyDeleteAND try Freecycle!!
Patricia C.
I've never thought to look at Craigslist for fabric and sewing materials! THAAANK you Patricia!
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