Summary: <br> <br> COVID-19 has forced many of us to look critically at consumerist culture for perhaps the first time. If you don’t like what you see, you aren’t alone.<br> Although anti-consumerism is countercultural, it isn’t uncommon. Proponents argue that breaking free from the purchasing hamster wheel ushers in financial freedom; it provides clarity around what’s *actually* important, too.<br> My guest this week is <a href="http://www.nonewproject.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Aleah Mohammed</a>. Aleah had an ‘a-ha’ moment as she took out the trash; she committed herself to a no-new-purchases year shortly after.<br> Aleah has been<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nonew_project/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> documenting her successes and struggles</a> and is on the show to divulge what it’s really like to be an anti-consumer.<br> <br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode: <br> [16:30] How to navigate holidays and birthdays without gifts<br> [19:45] What to say to less-than-supportive friends and family (and how to say it)<br> [23:30] Why it’s important to be loud and proud when advocating for your life choices<br> <br> Happy listening!<br> <br> * Want more episodes like this one? Check out <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/049/">#049: The Why and How of a No-Spend Challenge</a>.<br> * This week’s eco-tip: Tinted mineral sunscreen brands include <a href="https://amzn.to/3gGI2iy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elta MD</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/3dudwqj" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Coola</a>, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2XT2vrP" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Juice Beauty</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> <br> <br>
