Sarah L. Crowder

Author: Sarah L. Crowder

  • September 2025

    Spooky Season is almost here! The weather almost feels like fall, even here in the swamp. Bring on the autumn! I’m ready. Money I bought a lot of stuff in September, though nothing outside my current low-buy rules. I only spent $6.00 on my regular sewing subscription and nothing on clothing. But I bought a… Continue reading

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    My Weird Blue Shirt

    Today, I’m closing out Secondhand September with an essay about one of my own secondhand purchases that examines three different aspects of sustainable fashion through the lens of a single garment. Part One: Impulse Shopping with My Fantasy Self I’ve noticed a pattern over the last few years: I tend to impulse shop during times… Continue reading

  • Four Keys to Successful Secondhand Shopping

    If you’re used to mainstream retail stores and endless online options, secondhand shopping can be a shock to the system. You may feel overwhelmed or directionless. Yes, the world is filled with already-manufactured stuff, but how do you actually transition to a “secondhand first” lifestyle? First, you probably need to think ahead more than you… Continue reading

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