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No new things : a radically simple 30-day guide to saving money, the planet, and your sanity / Ashlee Piper.
"For nearly two years, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy nothing new. And in the process, she got out of debt, cut clutter, crushed her goals, and became healthier and happier than ever all the things she'd always wanted to do but 'never had time to' (because she was mindlessly scrolling, shopping, spending, and stressing). After a decade of fine-tuning, [this book] guides readers through the same revolutionarily simple challenge that has helped thousands of global participants find freedom and fulfillment in just thirty days. [It] follows the rise of what Piper calls 'conditioned consumerism' and how it sneakily hijacks our time, money, and mental bandwidth, as well as harms the planet. From there, readers follow customizable daily action items that bring about the ease and richness of a life less bogged down by spending and stuff, without compromising on style, convenience, or fun"-- Publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781250382160
- ISBN: 1250382165
- Physical Description: ix, 276 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Edition: First edition.
- Publisher: New York : Celadon Books, 2025.
- Copyright: ©2025
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 257-276) |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- PART I: Get to know No New Things. Why do No New Things? -- What is No New Things? -- PART II: How did we get here?. From citizens to consumers -- Marketing made me do it -- Consumerism is contagious -- PART III: The 30-day challenge. How No New things works -- WEEK 1: The foundations. Visualize victory -- List your loves -- Note your needs -- Connect with community -- Track your triggers -- Wrangle returns -- Gather gift cards -- Week 1 reflection -- WEEK 2: Your habits. Silence spending -- Block the shop -- Slash subscriptions -- Delete on-demand drains -- Understand upcycling -- Slay secondhand -- Ethically off-load -- Week 2 reflection -- WEEK 3: Your space and stuff. Unstuff your space -- Polish your possessions -- Care for your clothes -- Shop your stuff -- Groom your grooming -- Tune up your tech -- Rearrange an area -- Focus on food -- Week 3 reflection -- WEEK 4: Getting out there. Borrow before buying -- Get good at gifting -- Pay it forward -- Socialize sans shopping -- Travel thoughtfully -- Self-care sustainably -- Set goals without stuff -- Calculate and celebrate -- CONCLUSION: From lessons to lifestyle. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Consumption (Economics) Sustainable living. Environmentalism. Simplicity. |
| Genre: | Informational works. Self-help publications. |
Available copies
- 2 of 3 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Oregon Trail Library District.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 3 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OTLD Irrigon Branch | 339.47 PIP (Text) | 37818000468514 | Adult Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"For nearly two years, Ashlee Piper challenged herself to buy nothing new. And in the process, she got out of debt, cut clutter, crushed her goals, and became healthier and happier than ever all the things she'd always wanted to do but 'never had time to' (because she was mindlessly scrolling, shopping, spending, and stressing). After a decade of fine-tuning, [this book] guides readers through the same revolutionarily simple challenge that has helped thousands of global participants find freedom and fulfillment in just thirty days. [It] follows the rise of what Piper calls 'conditioned consumerism' and how it sneakily hijacks our time, money, and mental bandwidth, as well as harms the planet. From there, readers follow customizable daily action items that bring about the ease and richness of a life less bogged down by spending and stuff, without compromising on style, convenience, or fun"--
