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Vintage Homemaking Skills That Will Help You Save Money

Back in the day, people had resourcefulness and a strong sense for getting the most out of their money that newer generations have all but lost touch with. The abundance of today’s disposable consumer culture has obscured the reality that wastefulness is bad for the world and bad for our wallets.

By Robyn Riley4 min read
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We’re a generation addicted to the quick dopamine rush of a shopping spree and showing off our new hauls on social media. To add insult to injury, we’re mostly presented with low-quality products made abroad, which are designed to last only a season and be replaced. While our grandmothers were making clothes and cooking from scratch, we buy fast fashion and order take-out.