I'm asking because we live in such a throw-away society these days.  And we're all crazy busy.  Who has the time to patch or darn socks?  Even someone like me who is somewhat handy with a needle & thread and a sewing machine, hardly ever takes the time to actually repair things.  You should ...

Not too long ago I had a pair of reading glasses bust on me.  Not only was it a bummer to have to buy reading glasses in the first place (how can this be happening to me?? - I still have 20/20 vision!!) but now I was going to have to go out and buy more of something that I've been trying hard no...

Look what I've been lusting after this week.  Cool eco-friendly sneakers by Simple.  Aren't they sweet?  They are made mostly from organic materials including cotton linings and hemp uppers.  The footbeds are made from recycled car tires.  The straps are lined with old inner...