Tag: Shopping

— Consumerism, Media —

Are You Being Cheap or Being a Mindful Consumer? Some Thoughts

June 28, 2016
Sahar's Blog 2016 06 07 The Difference between Being Cheap and Conserving

While most people reacted positively towards my post “What Does My Baby Need?  The Balance Between Necessary Consumption Versus Over-Consumption”, I did receive a few emails from readers alarmed by the fact that I was being ‘cheap’.  In essence, I was told that, if a parent loves their child, they would buy it anything and… Read More Are You Being Cheap or Being a Mindful Consumer? Some Thoughts

— Family, Parenting —

What Does My Baby Actually Need? The Balance Between Necessary Consumption Versus Over-Consumption

May 27, 2016
Sahar's Blog 2016 05 27 Family Feature What Does My Baby Actually Need The Balance Between Necessary Consumption Versus Over-Consumption

My husband and I are at the beginning of our journey as parents.  When we found out we were pregnant, we were elated.  True nerds that we are, we started lists for just about anything we had to decide.  One of these lists focused on our baby’s spiritual needs, and the other, on the little… Read More What Does My Baby Actually Need? The Balance Between Necessary Consumption Versus Over-Consumption