hornblower Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Wishing you a Happy Buy Nothing Day!!! Nov 28 in North America Nov 29 globally Can you do it? Go on. Buy nothing. http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Atl Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Does buying chocolate count? We really have a craving in this house today, and I just don't think I can put off a trip up to Trader Joe's. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Wishing you a Happy Buy Nothing Day!!! Nov 28 in North America Nov 29 globally Can you do it? Go on. Buy nothing. http://www.adbusters.org/campaigns/bnd Back atcha! Big Adbusters fans here! We have been celebrating this for a while now, and enjoying the quiet today. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBH Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I am in the down-sizing mode! Not only I did not shop today, but instead listed things for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraceyS/FL Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Well, i couldn't do it - DH got paid from his 2nd job and i had something i had waited long enough to order (magazine subs for christmas). If i had waited - he would have spent the money when he got home! LOL!! But really, i had no intention of buying anything on Wednesday - i just didn't realize what size the check would be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Today I bought: A sandwich, fruit salad and water Mould remover, a notebook, a bucket, two bottles of hand soap Three tickets to the concert I am singing in tomorrow, one each for husband and the boys Oh, and a washing machine. I suppose I didn't do too well. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amy g. Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I bought trash bags, filled them, and hauled six of them, so far, out to the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshinkevich Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Back at you. I took a nice bubble bath this morning, put on sweats and slippers, hung some christmas lights and have been cuddling kids all day in bed with games and movies. SO happy to be safe, relaxed, and warm here with my family (and online with all of you :D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Ooh! I did it and I didn't even know it was Buy Nothing Day! I noticed I need gas, but it was too chilly to stand outside and pump it and I still have at least 1/8 of a tank. I may have to break down and buy gas tomorrow though--if I go anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I bought a pizza and had it delivered. But, I didn't leave the house! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 My little guy had a doc appt, and I forgot the hot chocolate and popcorn for our annual decorating day (today), so that had to be done. I did not do the black friday thing though. Tomorrow I will certainly buy nothing! My ILs are coming and we are hanging out all day eating food I have already bought. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melinda in VT Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 My twins turned 9 yesterday and got birthday checks from my grandma, so in the afternoon I drove them to the village 5 minutes away and they spent them in the small toy store. Then I looked in the thrift store for a coat (didn't find one), browsed a gallery with work by local artists, and bought ornaments for my siblings. So I spent money, but in a very relaxed and local way. (Oops. I also bought some Christmas gifts on Amazon for my husband.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deece in MN Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I didn't know about Buy Nothing Day, but I celebrated anyway. ;) Not only did I not buy anything today, I will be returning something when I go into work soon. :) In fact, I won't be spending money until Sunday when we head to the cities and I can go to Costco. I do have a budget though because we have to spend a good chunk of our savings on some attic/roof repairs. :( I am hoping to celebrate a lot more Buy Nothing Days in the near future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Oh, I didn't know! My husband bought me a tea on the way home today, does that count, LOL? *I* didn't buy it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I bought quite a bit today. Most of it online. 4 sets of flannel sheets 2 webkinz 1 barbie 2 movies 4 sets of pajamas 1 jacket 2 pairs of jeans gravy milk spaghetti Um, so maybe next year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allearia Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I had to buy antibiotics for each kid, TP, and milk. And I had to pay for their visits to the doctor (one has strep throat, the other a ruptured ear drum). But no Christmas presents so maybe that is close enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I bought quite a bit today. Most of it online. 4 sets of flannel sheets 2 webkinz 1 barbie 2 movies 4 sets of pajamas 1 jacket 2 pairs of jeans gravy milk spaghetti Um, so maybe next year? I buckled too under the pressure. I couldnt resist Old Navy sale. It was even out of my budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I didn't know it was buy nothing day, but I bought nothing anyway. I am chomping at the bit to get started on my Christmas shopping, which will mostly be online, but I'm still waiting for answers from people on what they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Well, I did it on accident. Most days are "buy nothing days" for me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailmegan Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I bought nothing but didn't realize it was an official day. I did get a call from the American Cander Society that they are doing a pick-up on my street next Thursday, so I plan to get some bags together. I am really against consumerism, but I can't seem to convince any one else in my family to get on board. I would love to spend Christmas day at church and at a soup kitchen helping out. But everyone else just wants to exchange presents. *sigh* I followed the link and I loved the "What would Jesus buy?" idea. I think that pretty much says it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 ME!!!! We slept in, read books, watched Christmas movies, made cookies...didn't spend a dime...didn't even leave the house! It was a GREAT day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 We hung out by the fire ALL day-had leftovers for dinner. Unfortunately, I'm about to break the not buying by participating in an ebay auction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Unfortunately, I bought today. 2 boxes of kitty litter, 2 gal. of milk, 2 blocks of cheese, 2 big boxes of cereal, a new tire for my car, and a great big box of cookies w/ belgian chocolate. We went to Costco. I really needed that tire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted November 29, 2008 Author Share Posted November 29, 2008 BC Hydro contrived to make me not buy electricity today for a large chunk of the day! We lost power for over 6h. I caved & ordered a pizza for dinner. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 . . . the last two years, my daughter has blown it for me. She's home from college for just a few days (picked her up Tuesday, made it home Wednesday, leaving to drive her back on Sunday). And she needed new undergarments. There are very few shopping options near her school, especially for someone who is carrying 19 credits and doesn't drive. We want to be free for her to spend some time with her dad when he's off work tomorrow and to finish up some homework, so today was our only option. We hit two department stores and waited in line for a very, very long time just to buy two bras. Yuck. (Last year, she needed new jeans because she had lost weight and none of her old ones fit.) Then, since we were already out, we stopped at the pet store for cat and guinea pig food. And we hit the supermarket for a few items for dinner. My only defense is that I did not buy anything I would not have bought anyway. This wasn't gift shopping--we did most of that online a couple of weeks ago-- just normal household purchasing that would have happened on any typical Friday. Congrats to all who made it through the day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Well I bought McD's today, and tomorrow I am buying a resource book the education store I shop at has on hold for me. And I promised the kids a trip to the dollar store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 We started a new tradition this year. Green Friday. My sister and her kids joined us for a nature hike. We gathered treasures (apples, berries, twigs, rose hips, moss, and cedar) for decorating our homes. I have some fun pictures up on my blog. I won't pretend I didn't buy anything, though. We filled up our gas tank, mailed a few packages of books to blog friends, bought myself some nice Boggs boots to wear on our hike since my others had a hole in them (purchased at the local farm store), grabbed some bread sticks to go, and purchased tickets (and snacks) at our local gorgeous vintage theater where we saw Fireproof for a date night. :) I wouldn't change a thing. Oh, and we visited a carosel museum/workshop and looked at all the horses/animals being carved and painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I did it. I didn't buy a thing today at a brick and mortar or online store. I was very good and refrained. I try to stay out of the big stores after thanksgiving anyway. The long lines drive me crazy. Thank god for Amazon. Time for bed. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMCassandra Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 I almost bought nothing. I ended up buying one thing online, and I stumbled on a Black Friday sale--so I spent $9 instead of $12+shipping. But the item is not a gift or anything, it's just replacement protector screens for my iPhone, and I've been meaning to get them for several weeks. But I definitely did not participate in any of the IRL shopping madness. Blecccchhhhhh. Shudder. We always stay home and decorate for Christmas on Black Friday. I think it's a much better way to spend the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMere Academy Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 The only thing I bought was groceries. I hope that doesn't count. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefly Posted November 29, 2008 Share Posted November 29, 2008 Traditionally the day after Thanksgiving is our day to hang out in our p.j.'s, definitely NOT to head out into shopping madness. And that's exactly what we did. It's so nice to see others are are not getting sucked into all this consumerism! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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