As many of you know, a series of earthquakes devastated Haiti on January 12th, 2010. In an attempt support the distressed country, we present to you this challenge:

Over the next week join us in buying nothing new except for the necessities (food, water, gas, etc.) and record your savings. At the end of the week, donate the exact dollar amount that you saved during your “Week of Nothing New” to the American Red Cross: www.redcross.org (Be sure to click on the HAITI RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT button when donating.)

And… if you are so inspired, share your experience of the week with us by commenting on this post.

Thanks in advance for accepting this challenge.

~Stacey & Courtney

“Many hands make light work.” –John Heywood