Buy Nothing Day Tips
For anyone interested in the Buy Nothing Day Challenge, I’ve rounded up some of the best consumer posts we’ve had here at THF (and a few from Declutter It).
These are posts full of tips that can help you to rethink purchases, money, and the general idea of stuff.
Cold Turkey Paper Towels & the What Questions
Why Does Being Green Cost So Much?
How To Start Getting Rid of Stuff – Get Rid of “Maybe” Items
Raising Green Kids In A Commercial Culture
Kids & Shopping – How Kids Can Be Smart Consumers
My Own Little, His View of Commercials, & Tips for Talking With Your Kids About Purchases
As a parent, do you understand the impact of the need for stuff?
Eco-friendly Ways to Reward Kids
November current events at Tree Hugging Family – themes, reviews, news, and more…
[image via Buy Nothing Day]
I’ve found a way to get rid of a ton of my kid’s extra toys without fighting with them. There is a clinic nearby for expecting moms with low income. Many of them can’t afford to buy extras for their kids, so we’ve been taking the stuff we have over. While the kids are in the office with their moms, they can pick out a toy (or a few) and books, too.
Gives me and the girls warm fuzzies knowing were helping others feel good. Especially when you see a little girl or boy cuddling a new stuffed toy they otherwise wouldn’t have gotten.