Why we keep buying more - Part 1: Consumption choices
Ammattijärjestäjänä mielestäni kuluttaminen on yksi keskeisimmista arjen hallintaan vaikuttavista asioista kiireisen perheellisen uraihmisen elämässä. Kulutuspäätöksillämme on kauaskantoisia…
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A peaceful and inspiring home and a clutter-free everyday life
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The first time I heard the word "interregnum", I laughed a little. Now, having changed 17 times, I no longer...