Chook n Boo Mum Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 The Idea Behind It To go a bit further than just Reduce Reuse Recycle; to help prove you are able to resist the relentless tide of corporate advertising and promotions that are engineered to make you part with your money; to make you examine in close detail what you actually spend your disposable income on in the first place; to further support local shops, food producers and small businesses. What CAN I buy then? You can buy anything you like, provided it is second-hand. Better still, borrow it or find it somewhere like Freecycle or a skip! Are there any exceptions? There are ALWAYS exceptions. * Food and drink * Utility/work clothing * Medicines and other medical supplies - but not stuff like Botox treatments or Viagra unless prescribed by a doctor * Stuff for cleaning (but do try making your own) * School supplies for children * Certain essential services like vets, plumbers, mechanics etc * Things that are essential for your work * Renewing subscriptions (no new ones) * Giving money to charity * Emergency birthday presents??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
