So what is this all about then?
It’s a one month challenge to buy nothing new with the exception of essentials like food, toiletries and medicines. Buy Nothing New Month isn’t buy nothing new ever again nor is it about going without. It’s about taking one month off to think, “Do I really need it?” If I do, “Can I get it from a second-hand shop, borrow it or rent it?”
I visited one of my ‘blog friends’ website a few months ago (Thanks expatsincebirth.com) where I first heard all about the Buy Nothing New Month which is meant to be in October. But I found out too late to participate so thought I would give it a go in February. I would love to encourage readers to do likewise – let me know if you are in! You have two weeks to think about it. I have prepared a little and planned my mum’s birthday gift so she needn’t worry! If you join me in this fun challenge let me know how it is going during the month of February. If you think this is radical, it pales into comparison with another mum who has decided to buy nothing new for her child for a year. Have a look at her site at www.freeourkids.co.uk
Visit the official website for further information and tips: www.buynothingnew.com.au (They also designed the great logo above)
tessacase 
I like that idea. I tend to go around charity shops anyway
Hi Tessa, Sorry cant join you on this one as I have too many sewing and decorating projects planned, with my 8 hours a week, however rest assured I’ll be donating lots to the local charity shops to help you all on your cause!!!! Ali x
Hi Tessa,
This is all really interesting and has made me think. I’ve signed up the freeourkids blog to see how she gets on. I think we’re so lucky that our children have just had such a massive injection of new things with birthdays and Xmas so they won’t need anything for months. I’m not going to commit to nothing new but I am going to keep a log of everything new I do buy for a while to see how much it’s costing and what I’m buying. Having said that we are planning to do quite a bit of spending for our new house as that has been a long time coming!
Take care
Lucy
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