About
The Challenge
Welcome to 2025! As a woman in the United States, it has been a wild ride. I feel angry. I feel tired. I feel powerless.
But the truth is, we are not powerless. Women control 85% of consumer spending in the United States. Your purchasing decisions matter. What you purchase and where you choose to spend your hard-earned money make a difference. In a society that depends increasingly on mindless consumption to generate profits, to spend conscientiously is revolutionary.
Thus introduces the concept of a “no buy” or “low buy” challenge.
A “no buy” challenge is a commitment to not buying anything that is not strictly necessary. Similarly, a “low buy” challenge establishes a spending limit for non-essential items. Both force a consumer to analyze their spending habits, what drives their purchases, as well as the impact their purchases have on themselves, the economy, and the environment.
We at Conscientiously Abundant commit to a low-buy year in 2025. The rules are as follows:
1. Spend $0 at Amazon, Temu, or Shein (explained)
2. Prioritize spending at small, local, or minority-owned businesses
3. Spend less than $200 per month on non-essential purchases
Will you join me?
