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     Tracey_smith Accomplished Communicator Username: Tracey_smith Post Number: 24 Registered: 03-2005  |
With a tag like downshifting columnist, it's not too hard to guess what my site is about...  I write for many venues, but one of my main online columns can be found at http://www.FrenchEntree.com/fe-downshifting There are lots of articles there about changing to a simpler, happier lifestyle and they are not necessarily just for folks in or moving to France. My other baby, is http://www.DownshiftingWeek.com It is the official supporting website for National Downshifting Week in the UK, which will be celebrated between 23-29 April this year (2005). Being frugal is not mean, it's savvy! Upgrade your life and downshift Tracey Smith Downshifting Columnist & Presenter | ||
| Angela Seriously Garrulous Username: Angela Post Number: 432 Registered: 08-2003 |
I like your French Entree lots to read! I didn't know that you had charity shops in France, I suppose as tourists we don't look for them  | ||
| Tracey_smith Accomplished Communicator Username: Tracey_smith Post Number: 34 Registered: 03-2005 |
Hi Angela, Thanks for the compliment on www.FrenchEntree.com/fe-downshifting. I do enjoy writing the site and you will see as you scroll down the page, the articles at the very bottom are the first ones I posted. I just don't have the heart to remove them! LOL... Anyway, I figure for those just starting their journey, it is a good reference point. There are not many charity shops here at all and hardly any in the traditional sense you are referring to. I used to volunteer my Saturday to work for Home Farm Trust in the UK (which supports the disabled for workshops, sheltered accommodation etc) and here I volunteer 9.30-11.00 on Saturday for OSF (a childrens charity for kids all over the world). They are located in a little lock up on a mini-retail park (all of 4 shops) and only open for an hour and a half one day a week  But I do love it and have come away with some smashing bargains. When I move back to England, it will be one of the first things I sort out, getting back in the saddle again! (Message edited by tracey_smith on March 28, 2005) Tracey Smith Downshifting Columnist & Presenter |
