Giveaway!
January 26, 2010
Who doesn’t love a respite from wintry weather? Pour yourself some hot cocoa (or coffee…or tea…) and sit down for a reading break. If you’d like a chance to win this book and thrifted mug, simply leave a comment on this post by midnight Thursday. I’ll draw a name on Friday. Good luck!
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ConsciouslyFrugal | January 26, 2010 at 5:50 pm
I know I have enough books, but I honestly haven’t read a book on simple living that I enjoyed. So, please consider this my official entry!
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thisthriftedlife | January 26, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Which ones have you read? I really like “Simplicity Lessons”–it talks a lot about community and the role of simplicity in a healthy society.
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ConsciouslyFrugal | January 27, 2010 at 8:12 pm
I read the classic “The Circle of Simplicity” by Cecile Andrews and absolutely hated it. I thought she was ridiculously patronizing of low-income black communities (why oh why oh why do wealthy white women always romanticize poor communities of color?). It was poorly researched, flakey…ug. Just awful. Yet, it is beloved. Which I suppose just makes me an asshole.
I tried reading another–can’t even remember the title–about living simply but fully. I had to put it down out of sheer annoyance (this asshole theory I have might be gaining steam). I really love a lot of the local food movement books I’ve read–they’re well researched, lots of critical thought demonstrated, etc. But the simplicity movement stuff I’ve read has a lot of antecdotal “evidence” as larger fact, is patronizing of the poor, etc. It’s odd, because most folks I know in the simple living movement are uber smart and compassionate. Obviously, I’m not reading the right books! (But “Your Money or Your Life” is a stand out among the crowd!)
Thus ends this bitch session. I hope it doesn’t disqualify me from the contest.
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thisthriftedlife | January 27, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I haven’t read “The Cirlce of Simplicity,” so I can’t comment on that. But I would try Linda Breen Pierce–I have not found her to be at all patronizing. She values all walks of life and presents many sensible solutions and thoughts for both personal and community dilemmas. And since you mentioned the local food movement, “Animal Vegetable Miracle” made a huge impression on me.
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simplelifediary | January 26, 2010 at 6:04 pm
Me me!
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Cate | January 26, 2010 at 6:40 pm
Ooh–I would love to win these!
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Judy | January 26, 2010 at 7:14 pm
I would love to win this book. I enjoy reading your blog. Very good insight.
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shoestringalley | January 26, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Ooh, count me in please!
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Ria | January 26, 2010 at 7:54 pm
I’m always game for new books, especially ones about simple living. I don’t get enough access to such books, alas.
And I’m also always game for hot drinks! Tea’s good even in the summer, so far as I’m concerned!
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Van | January 26, 2010 at 8:08 pm
There’s nothing like respite from cold or rainy weather by curling up inside with a warm drink and a book. I love the picture you’ve included, pictures of books alone inspire me!
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rebeccarides | January 26, 2010 at 8:28 pm
With two busy and active little girls I have little time to read…but this little twosome might just force me to carve out a little time for myself!
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Dana | January 26, 2010 at 8:55 pm
One of my most favorite things to do is, sit with a cup of coffee and a good book! It seems like such a luxury
We use our library often!!! Thanks so much for the nice giveaway! It will help get through the winter blues
Dana
d09@goldingers.com
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Saving Cents in the City | January 27, 2010 at 1:03 am
Great giveaway!
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Patti | January 27, 2010 at 2:55 am
I would love a chance! Nice gift.
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Little Miss Moneybags | January 27, 2010 at 3:49 am
Lovely! I collect interesting mugs and I love that thrifted one!
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apieceofwood | January 27, 2010 at 7:17 am
Yes please, would love to be in with a chance!
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Kristine | January 27, 2010 at 2:47 pm
What a wonderful idea. I found your blog a few weeks ago, and have enjoyed browsing your site.
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Terry Proffer | January 27, 2010 at 7:47 pm
I like the mug and I’d read the book, too.
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Amanda C | January 28, 2010 at 12:57 am
I would love to win the book and mug! Thanks for the chance.
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Sheri McKinney | January 28, 2010 at 1:50 am
The mug is very cute and I love a great book for some quite time. Thank you for the giveaway offer.
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Rebecca | January 28, 2010 at 4:15 am
Just started Less is More by Cecile Andrews and Wanda Urbanska (which I think will be good) but a few I can really recommend as books that make you take a second look at your choices are: Not Buying It by Judith Levine, and the Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner. I’d love to win!
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Michele | January 28, 2010 at 4:30 am
Yay! This would be great! Cute mug and a great book!
cheled77 at hotmail dot com
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moralia | January 28, 2010 at 5:39 am
I’d love to have my name thrown in the hat please!
Just found your blog and am off to read more… thanks!
http://www.halfdozendaily.wordpress.com
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Angela | January 28, 2010 at 12:41 pm
I would love to win these – thanks for the giveaway!
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Laura V. | January 28, 2010 at 3:23 pm
I would love to read this book!
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Sonya | January 28, 2010 at 3:32 pm
I am SUCH a sucker for books, let alone books on SIMPLIFYING:)
Please count me in on this giveaway.
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Alicia | January 28, 2010 at 6:20 pm
That sounds great! I usually have a mug of decaf tea or cocoa before bed. Adding your blog to my blogroll soon!
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jay | January 28, 2010 at 7:24 pm
Thanks for the opportunity!
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Beth | January 28, 2010 at 8:47 pm
One of my goals is to simplify. This looks good.
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Jenny | January 28, 2010 at 9:15 pm
I would love to add this in my library collection
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Joyce | January 28, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Count me in!
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Chantel | January 29, 2010 at 6:14 pm
The book sounds wonderful!