Do you think you could spend one year only buying or making handmade, or secondhand goods for yourself, your friends and family? Tough one, hey? This is a challenge I am seriously thinking about undertaking. Dottie Angel is doing it, and so are a couple of my friends.
It would be a wonderfully economical way to get through a year, and gift giving would be a beautifully personal thing. I could make use of my new crafty skills and I would get to spend more time on websites like Etsy and MadeIt. My kids would have unique toys to play with and gorgeous handmade clothes. I would be helping the planet and I would be helping my hip pocket!
There are some anomalies though. There are some things that just need to be brand new! I guess I need to ruminate on the idea for a while. Maybe I just need to set myself an amended challenge. One that is achievable for me. I don't want to be stressing myself out now, do I??
So how would you tackle this? Would you even consider attempting a challenge such as this? Why is it a good/bad idea? I'd love to hear your thoughts.
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I'm doing it - it is meant to be fun. I'm doing it to challenge my skills - but recently time and lack of suitable materials at the op shop, and an inability to sew maternity clothes has seen me increase my wardrobe with a few new items :) Don't get hung up on details, but do let it challenge your thinking about where your dollars go, and how we can help to make new uses from old items
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could, especially with a new property on the way and gardens and animals to get arranged. And renovations to think about. BUT, because of those things I doubt I would need to buy everything brand new. I plan to spend more time making my own cakes and biscuits and things rather than buying them. I also intend on making more homemade/handmade gifts for family next year. But good on you if you do go ahead with your challenge. I'd love to hear how you go.
ReplyDeleteI have to say it is harder than I thought to stick to it! Although I have only broken it once I am nervous about the xmas period! I am however, enjoying the mindfulness in which I think about material items (do I really need this or can I make do).
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