Are you participating in this years Buy Nothing Day? This day, which falls on November 24th, is meant to raise awareness of our consumer shopping and spending habits. It aims to remind us that we don’t need to buy things in order to have fun or feel complete.

There are many things to do on November 24th, Buy Nothing Day, instead of waiting in long and dreary lines shopping. Break free from the shackles of consumerism and give back in other ways. Like what? See below for a few fun ideas.

• Visit friends and family, and play some wicked board games.
• Plan a sinfully delicious meal with neighbors.
• Volunteer at your local pantry.
• Have a movie day! (from your own vast DVD collection)
• Check out the events page at BND.
• Create a protest at a nearby shop and speak your mind on unhealthy products or imported manufactured goods.
• Catch up with old friends and invite them over.

As you can see there are many cool and fun activites that can be set-up besides a day at the mall being elbow to elbow with harried and wacked-out shoppers. Let me finish by stating that Buy Nothing Day, is not just about staying away from noisy and crowded shops, it is about being mindful of what all that hungry shopping embodies. Do you know where that thing you want is coming from? Who made it? and In what conditions?

What other ideas can you add to the pot for BND on November 24th?

Source: [Experiments in Living]