I didn't catch this Oprah episode last week, but I heard some people talking about taking on the challenge. My sister sent me a link that brought me to the following letter.....I am going to challenge myself this week to try to do as much as possible to "live with less" There are some things I just don't know if I could ever get in the habit of doing, (unplugging appliances, and giving up my paper towels....it's gonna be tough) but I'll do my best. Anyone else up for the challenge, join in......I'm also going to miss that weekly Target run where I end up with way more than what I went in for. The two families that were on Oprah didn't go back to any of their habits once they succeeded with the challenge for the week, so there's my hope. Good Luck!
Dear Family,
Thanks for agreeing to live with less for a week. Your challenge starts now!
This week, you will be eating at home every meal. No more eating out, no more takeout. And you have to eat your leftovers. If you throw food in the trash, you've got to 'fess up.
For one week, you're going to give up the bottled water habit. Get a water filter—time to get to know your tap.
No more disposable plates, cups, napkins or paper towels. Try cloth—you might like it!
For entertainment, you'll have to rely on each other. For one week, I'm asking you to give up your iPods and video games, and your computers only get turned on for homework. TV is limited to one hour per night—one TV only.
That thermostat is going way down…to 69 degrees. If you get cold, put on a sweater.
Give your washing machine a break—try to wash only clothes that are TRULY dirty.
When you leave a room, lights out. Ditto for fans. When you're done using an appliance, unplug it. Don't forget your computer and cell phone chargers too.
Showers are going to be shorter—eight minutes max. Use a kitchen timer to help you keep track.
Want to go shopping? Head to your closets. That's your wardrobe for the week. The mall is off-limits.
You final challenge—no buying anything other than food for seven days.
Good luck,
Oprah
Dear Family,
Thanks for agreeing to live with less for a week. Your challenge starts now!
This week, you will be eating at home every meal. No more eating out, no more takeout. And you have to eat your leftovers. If you throw food in the trash, you've got to 'fess up.
For one week, you're going to give up the bottled water habit. Get a water filter—time to get to know your tap.
No more disposable plates, cups, napkins or paper towels. Try cloth—you might like it!
For entertainment, you'll have to rely on each other. For one week, I'm asking you to give up your iPods and video games, and your computers only get turned on for homework. TV is limited to one hour per night—one TV only.
That thermostat is going way down…to 69 degrees. If you get cold, put on a sweater.
Give your washing machine a break—try to wash only clothes that are TRULY dirty.
When you leave a room, lights out. Ditto for fans. When you're done using an appliance, unplug it. Don't forget your computer and cell phone chargers too.
Showers are going to be shorter—eight minutes max. Use a kitchen timer to help you keep track.
Want to go shopping? Head to your closets. That's your wardrobe for the week. The mall is off-limits.
You final challenge—no buying anything other than food for seven days.
Good luck,
Oprah
3 comments:
That is really awesome. I would love to try this...I don't think I would do good without the PBS for my kids or the Stargate SG-1 that me and my husband watch :) but this is a great idea..thanks for sharing it!
I'm in! That sounds great! But, sorry, the computer is staying on. (And I'm glad she didn't mention cloth diapers, because I would be ticked.) :)
Thanks! I did take them. Happy Mother's Day to you too. And I loved this episode of Oprah too!
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