1. We are not to purchase anything new - unless it is found in new condition at a yard sale/thrift store, etc…
2. There are a few exceptions to Rule 1 :)
These exceptions are: toiletries, cleaners, Jason's art supplies, etc…, Car parts (hopefully this won't be needed), and shoes.
I have some very strong feelings about wearing used shoes. BUT- the shoes have to be needed and sensible. No more how-adorable-we-have-to-have-them shoe purchases.
Toilet paper (duh)
Groceries (double duh)
3. At the end of each month I have to report how we've done, what money we've saved, etc…
4. Since this resolution is for our family and not yours, if we are to buy a gift for someone in your family, it will be new. Unless I find something totally perfect and in perfect condition at a used item store. Hey- it could happen!
5. Also, I will not tell the girls they can't get new items from others when it's their birthday, Family Day and Christmas. Like I said before, this applies to our family, not your family.
I think that's about it.
The time is drawing near. I'm still just super excited about this challenge and the positive effects I hope it has on my family. Let me know if you have any other rule suggestions (real ones, Adam). I love having input.
2. There are a few exceptions to Rule 1 :)
These exceptions are: toiletries, cleaners, Jason's art supplies, etc…, Car parts (hopefully this won't be needed), and shoes.
I have some very strong feelings about wearing used shoes. BUT- the shoes have to be needed and sensible. No more how-adorable-we-have-to-have-them shoe purchases.
Toilet paper (duh)
Groceries (double duh)
3. At the end of each month I have to report how we've done, what money we've saved, etc…
4. Since this resolution is for our family and not yours, if we are to buy a gift for someone in your family, it will be new. Unless I find something totally perfect and in perfect condition at a used item store. Hey- it could happen!
5. Also, I will not tell the girls they can't get new items from others when it's their birthday, Family Day and Christmas. Like I said before, this applies to our family, not your family.
I think that's about it.
The time is drawing near. I'm still just super excited about this challenge and the positive effects I hope it has on my family. Let me know if you have any other rule suggestions (real ones, Adam). I love having input.
The only suggestion that i have is perhaps that the girls should go see Aunt Ashlie and go through all the shoes in Audrey's closet to see which ones she has outgrown...
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You inspire me. I won't stick to your plan, but I am going to use the idea of only if needed. If we don't need it, as in real need not want it need, we won't get it. I can't have this a household rule cause your Dad has the option of if I want it I can have it rule. But I do like your idea.
ReplyDeletecould you buy new material/sewing supplies to make clothes? same thing goes for handmade gifts. do the supplies to make handmade gifts fall in that category?
ReplyDeletebuy new gifts on clearances:) shoes on clearance etc....even food items at discount stores:)
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