#nonewthings

[bucolicbook]

No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity by Ashlee Piper 

Pub date - 4/15/25

I realllllly didn’t love the writing style but the book and its concept are great. 

This is a challenge I could see doing once every 18 months, as a strong reminder just to live (and spend) a bit more mindfully. Great message.  

A definite recommendation from me, even if you think you probably don’t need it.

Thank you to Celadon Books and NetGalley for the DRC

No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity by Ashlee Piper

[sustainablesabs]

Officially in my coastal grandma era ✌🏻 In a few days I’m starting a three month #NoNewThings challenge, which means no new clothing, apt decor, kitchen items, etc. If I need anything, I’ll be looking into circular economy options like shopping #secondhand (these shoes are from @depop!), #swapping or acquiring from my Buy Nothing group, or #upcycling as needed. I’ll also be saying no to free/gifted clothing from brands who reach out 🦋 if you wanna learn more about this challenge, check out @ashleepiper’s recent video where she broke down the rules! Life feels so chaotic right now, but doing something tangible like this challenge (while not directly connected to reproductive justice) reminds me that consuming more isn’t going to solve our problems. It allows me to get creative, practice patience, and connect with my community - all traits that are helpful when working towards building change 💓 Anyone else interested in joining? Let me know in the comments so we can keep each other motivated 💪🏻 [image description: a close up, top down view of a pair of woven leather ‘huarache inspired’ sandals on a wooden floor.] https://www.instagram.com/p/CfZFeTmu-5U/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ixsarcastxka-blog]

Not that chinese only my blood is. #noredclothes #novisits #nonewthings

[devastation-reform]

today I went to a used clothing store, sold a couple items and bought a great pair of madewell jeans for only $15.50 (after using the store credit I earned). Felt pretty great.

[speedcouragefidelity]

No New Things

Golden gossamer sounds a melody with light while the breeze turns in preference carrying stars that blink because eyes are not enough to reflect the shimmer in her hair. She climbs a tree and there is a hope as she unfurls into the sky -that one sun hanging above the rest can take root in a drop of dew resting on ethereal palms- each finger secretly a bough of apples spiced with no new things at all, a sunset that comes without tricks, all too familiar, saying so much about so much but always with something we remember.

[wayfaringmd]

Who sent you this anonymous question? (3 guesses, say something outrageously nice about each of those 3 people -- I'll confess if I'm one of the 3).

My guesses would be:

1. mrspediatricpa, who is my #1 follower for the last month and has been liking up a storm on my blog lately.

2. amygdalaaa, who is the first lesbian person to send me a marriage proposal via tumblr, and must, therefore, have excellent taste in women.

3. nonewthings / yourcraysisterinchrist / wrestlingangels, all of whom have been great encouragers to me on multiple levels