What Would Happen?
I reached into my purse today to pull out a small makeup bag with essentials like lotion and lipstick in it. I looked at the bag and realized that I’ve been looking for a makeup bag for weeks, every time I go to Target or cute makeup stores. And it hit me. I have everything I need.
So what if I just stop buying things?
For the last year, I’ve lived in two places. Inevitably, I would be at my southern home and find that I didn’t have a certain thing to wear to an event, so I’d go buy one. I would accidentally leave my dress shoes in my northern home, and need them in my southern home, so I’d replace them. And any time I bought toiletries, I’d buy 2. One for south, and one for north.
So, what if I just quit buying? I mean, of course I’d replace things that are falling apart and things that run out (like toothpaste), but nothing else. No pretties. No new outfits. No new makeup bags.
February 24th, 2011 at 6:49 am
I did this about four or five years ago. When I get those surveys “What America buys” I think I’m really not supporting the economy, and then I think I’m really helping the earth and the landfills!
Just do it!
February 24th, 2011 at 9:20 am
Of course, immediately after writing this, I see the cutest pair of shoes at DSW. I can’t win!