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An Apocalyptic Valentine

An Apocalyptic Valentine

Guest blogger The Apocalyptic Housewife is back with a dose of romantic realism—and a freegan Valentine idea.

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One Year Ago: Dumpster Diving in West Oakland

One Year Ago: Dumpster Diving in West Oakland

What a year, what a year! Last January, I was riding bikes around Oakland in search of delicious leftovers. Now that I’ve learned to dumpster dive, I’ll never be scared of it again. Here’s my report, from 1/18/09.

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Boston's Best Thrift? $1-A-Pound at the Garment District.

Boston's Best Thrift? $1-A-Pound at the Garment District.

The secondhand scene is alive and well in Boston: this weary traveler got a brand new wardrobe for twelve dollars.

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