the do without month of January & a W.I.P.

Recently Drew & I began discussing the world's need to cut back. Not just them, but us too--for sure. We are JUST as guilty as anyone. We get drive through coffee when we're too lazy to make our own. We swing into Target for groceries & leave with toys. We get bored and visit REI...surely there's a better way to pass the time. So, for January, no unhomemade lattes, or even going out to eat. Groceries & necessities only for 1 month. No movie theaters, un-free parks, or random day trips.

Plus, we should save. Anyway, we ARE coming up with resourceful ways to spend our time/money & are tightening our reigns on frivalities. (do you understand that word)?

So...what picture can I include to demonstrate this? Well, a while back I mentioned something on my to-do list--a braided rag rug. Today Naomi & I began this project.

1. gather rags (like these sheets with holes given to us as a wedding present--soooo soft).
2. Measure 3 inches & snip.
3. Rip.

or assign the task to a willing assistant.

Here is what we have now:

This commitment to not consume is in response to the One Small Change Project going on here. Join in!