A no buy year- almost

This is a sort of new idea for me, though definitely one that is very appealing to me, especially in this season of my life. Imagine, spending zero dollars on stuff. On junk. On useless items. I'm partly inspired by Meredith, of Meredithtested, but I have heard of this concept before. We're also planning a temporary cross country move for the summer, and I think saving as much as I can for that time is the best thing for us right now. Enter the no buy year.

Secondhand items I just had to have. The shoes were the best and worn by O for months, though the gorgeous overalls never even fit.

Now it's one thing to say you're not going to spend money, but it's another thing to actually do it. I've never been a big shopper, but I do LOVE to scan the thrift shop and try to find the best deals. But I don't need anything. So why look? There is my wishlist of things that would be nice to have, like wool leggings, brown booties, handmade pottery. But none of those are necessary. Little O also doesn't need anything at this moment, though being 2.5 she will most likely grow out of a lot of what she has now. Thank goodness for handmedowns! Having a bunch of older cousins helps in the clothing department for sure.

Between now and when we head west for the summer, there is really only a couple things I can think of that we need or I'd like to purchase before the trip. O needs a new raincoat, I'd like some drink covers for mason jars and a few more reusable bags for snacks and produce. That's really it. If I can keep our purchases for the year down to just these handful of items, I think it will really help financially as well as with my mindset around what truly matters. It isn't about how much we have, but the quality of what we have, and by focusing on just what is needed it's possible to only buy what is special, best for the environment, and of the highest quality.

I'd much rather save for long lasting items, or for experiences and memories, wouldn't you?

Love, light, and happiness

Naomi

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