Or maybe we should call it “High Tech Hippies” This is one goal for our lives. We would prefer to surround ourselves with fewer objects of quality than a bunch of cheap Walmart crap. Both require the same input of funds, but the first is better for ourselves and the environment.

Rich and I have discussed this ideal. It already takes many forms in our current lifestyle. For example, we have banned all TV from the house except in the form of DVDs because we believe broadcast and cable television is a bad influence on kids (and us). However, we like to watch our movies on a great home theater system.

We have banned “uni-taskers” from the kitchen. A utensil or appliance is allowed in our kitchen unless it can serve multiple functions. No pasta makers, pizza makers, deep fryers, cotton candy machines or any other nonsense.

Another example. We fully intend on generating our own energy without compromises OR waste. We won’t be sacrificing our microwave (a notoriously energy inefficient device) and espresso machine, but we will sacrifice other energy hogging appliances (ceramic space heaters, electric dryer, hair dryers, coffee maker, etc). In some cases, we will use energy efficient alternatives such as a gas powered clothes dryer and a french press for regular coffee.

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