Wardrobe Refashion 2009

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You may recall that in 2007 I took the Wardrobe Refashion Pledge.

I failed miserably!

I plan to do much better this time, and pledge to do so for 6 months!!! Wish me luck!

On another note, I bought India Knight's The Thrift Book: Live Well and Spend Less. I haven't finished the introduction yet and am already inspired....it's what made me think of the Wardrobe Refashion again.

I am a bit of a chronic spender. If I have money I WILL spend it. I have recently got into the habit of recycling and have been known to make pickles, chutneys and jams to use up fruit. So I am hoping that this book will help me better manage my money and curb my spending.

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