Rec | USING THINGS UNTIL THEY'RE WORN AND BROKEN

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Using things until THEY'RE worn and broken

Like shoes or a car or something. But I think using something until it’s got no life left just gives an object personality and love. Like my sambas:

@mcgeegow

Mar 2, 2025

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Caring For/Maintaining items you own

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@nicolefar

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Use it

I inherited a beautiful Bianchi bike from my dad and I haven’t been using it because it has sentimental value and I don’t want it to get stolen or trashed by the city… but that’s not what it’s for. It’s not meant to sit in my apartment. He would’ve wanted me to ride it. Take care of it, but don’t worry about it getting worn down. Those expensive boots, that necklace, the watch, grandma’s ring. The things you’re trying to keep, they‘re not meant to sit and be preserved. Plastic off the sofa. Use it!!

@Shadowbeni

Mar 24, 2024

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Put your quality goods to work

These are ROA Andreas boots and I bought them three years ago for $450. I use them to clean my yard and to get through mud and dirt and occasionally when I hike. They’re good boots and they hold up well. I’m so anti “I’m going to treasure my quality goods,” like absolutely not. I don’t spend $450 to let them sit in a glass case. I spend $450 because I want to be able to put them on and not worry about whether they’re going to fall apart, if they’ll grip through mud, or if they’ll keep me dry. If they’re built as well as they claim to be, they’re going to be worn and put through every single task I can think of. Quality goods aren't for flexing, they’re for peace of mind knowing that you’ll get years of abuse out of the item. This isn’t a “ooooh look at how much $$$ I spent post!” — this is a “why did YOU spend all that money just to barely wear something???” — it’s so counter to being sustainable and content with less things that are better. On the other end, my wife finally get her coach empire purse she’s been longing after since seeing it on the runway. We went out with friends recently and they saw her grab baby wipes and pull ups out of it to change our toddler and one of the girls asked “you put baby stuff in your nice bag?” — …if we’re spending money on a bag, you best believe it’ll hold anything and everything we shove into it. A laptop, markers and coloring books, makeup, diapers, wallets and keys, and stray animal crackers. USE YOUR STUFF. CELEBRATE THE THINGS YOU OWN BY USING THEM OFTEN & WELL. GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO BECOME A LEGACY ITEM — “THAT’S MOM’S BAG THAT SHE’S HAD FOR 30 YEARS.” THINK ABOUT HOW COOL YOUR KIDS CAN BE IF YOU PASS THINGS ON TO THEM!