Recently, a friend told me about an article in the Christian Science monitor she read about a family that decided not to buy anything new for a year. I've decided to try it. I hope to post some creative, fun, inspiring stories... Maybe it will catch on!
Invitation: If you are so inspired, post your own stories of "used" experiences here. Or, take the challenge with me!! The idea is to share ideas.
Rules: Can buy new: food, medical treatment, car repairs if necessary.. I will try to barter as much as possible for things like: a hair cut
starting: 3/21/09
The significance of this starting date is that it was the birthday of a 13 year old neighbor, Rachel. I thought about getting her art supplies for her birthday. I have tons of art supplies. So, I gave her a bag full of my spare paint brushes, paints, magazines to cut up, pipe cleaners. I made her a mixed CD with songs already on my play-list.
Rachel, honey, I am sorry I did not really explain the philosophy behind that present bag full of used art stuff and mixed CDs of poor quality... I hope we can have that talk soon!
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ReplyDeleteI am going to the Durham Bicycle Co-op today to spend some hours working toward my used, restored, repaired red 10-speed.
http://www.durhambikecoop.org/
This is a fabulous organization in Durham. The people are so friendly and helpful, and you don't have to buy anything new!!