The Great American Apparel Diet
no buying for one year

Tracie

Tracie Rose- Winchester, VA, age 40. I am a single mother of 2 (ages 5 and 7), teacher, pet owner, graduate student, and compulsive shopper. When I feel sad, I shop. When I feel happy, I shop. When I am bored, I shop. In other words, I love to shop. I tend to buy a lot of items that are on sale (must have them now) or fairly inexpensive. I am also an avid shopper for my children. I noticed that I have a problem when I discovered that I have 12 basic black t-shirts. Also, I am guilty of buying duplicates of items of clothing for my children. I know that my son needed navy shorts, but I don't think he needed 3 pairs of the same size and same style. Sadly, that was not an isolated incident. I plan on applying many of the diet's principles for my children's clothing as well. Nothing new until they outgrow what they have now! I want to participate in the diet because I need to regain control. I want to prove to myself that I am fine and worthy without something shiny and new. I am going to try to abstain from buying anything (except underwear). I don't need any more shoes or accessories. I realize that I need to find other things to focus on.