6/22/2023 0 Comments Clutter Control by American GirlOthers took advantage of a sharing economy that changed the very idea of ownership. Some downsized, selling what their smaller homes could no longer hold. One-click shopping and same-day delivery have driven purchasing to another level altogether, making conspicuous consumption almost too easy.Īfter the Great Recession, many Americans held up a mirror to their lives, looking for what truly mattered. The rise of wholesalers and warehouse supermarkets has packed our pantries and refrigerators with bulk items that often overflow into a second fridge. families buy more than 40% of the toys purchased globally. make up 3.1% of the world’s kid population, but U.S. Despite the recession, despite a brief interlude when savings rates shot up and credit-card debt went down, Americans arguably have more stuff now than any society in history. But as spring arrives, she still feels the pull of her iPad, the seasonal clothes and deals just waiting for her online.įor middle-class Americans, it’s never been easier to feel consumed by consumption. She often includes “Clear 10 Things” on her daily to-do list. Today, more often than not, Harvey can find a place for the possessions she decided to keep. Some items still had their tags attached. Together, they threw out or donated bags and bags of shoes, scarves, jewelry, hats, appliances, stuffed animals and unused makeup. Last year, Harvey hired a professional organizer to help her get her things in order and curb her spending.
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