a year of necessity....

I'm pondering living 2009 as a minimalist........purchasing only what is absolutely necessary. I think it would be an interesting experiment. I've been doing some research and joined a few on line groups. I need to come up with some operating rules....here's a start:

1) Determine if it's a want or a a need....if a want - it's out
2) It it's a need, balance quality & low cost...it's not a bargain if you use it once and it breaks
3) Always ask if there's a cheaper, greener way of doing things....
4) Go through stuff regularly and take what you don't use to the Good Will.

more..............later