en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/373059 Comments by JLenoir http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2009/03/the-high-life-on-less-what-can-you-afford-to-live-without/#IDComment17798376 I have downsized this year. Moving really helps you reduce, but I wish I had done so proactively. I choose to give a lot of gently used items to area shelters (they get a lot of garbage, so we give good stuff). So many families have had to make drastic changes. I seldom throw things out, I give them away or sell... We declutter once a month now. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:08:07 +0000 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2009/03/the-high-life-on-less-what-can-you-afford-to-live-without/#IDComment17798376 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2009/03/the-high-life-on-less-what-can-you-afford-to-live-without/#IDComment17798164 I have a book issue, too. I love the way they smell and how they are always waiting for me, inviting me to another world. There are digital solutions. Still not used to e-reading, but I have about 26 books on my iPhone (they don't use much memory) and now considering a Kindle. Digital formats are a lot less expensive, most at about $9-10. We shop for books as a family at book fairs and exchanges. Books make a room warmer and more inviting to me. I even saw (on HGTV) how they were used as the inspiration for a downsizing remodel of a living room and grouped by color. Fascinating. I'm obsessed. Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:00:04 +0000 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2009/03/the-high-life-on-less-what-can-you-afford-to-live-without/#IDComment17798164 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2009/03/personal-business-personal-finance-and-why-finance-is-personal/#IDComment17283609 I really enjoy this blog. It is empowering, fun and without pretense. With that being said, the decision to empower others through what you have learned and continue to learn is in itself a personal commitment. Honoring a commitment does not require intimate disclosure, defense of your personal decisions, family or lifestyle. I am grateful for what I have learned since subscribing to this blog. It has become part of my digital support system! Blessings, Jai Fri, 20 Mar 2009 11:55:25 +0000 http://www.girlsjustwannahavefunds.com/2009/03/personal-business-personal-finance-and-why-finance-is-personal/#IDComment17283609