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No, You Shouldn't Buy It: Why Some People Are Giving Up Shopping for a Year

No, You Shouldn't Buy It: Why Some People Are Giving Up Shopping for a Year

An NPR article exploring the trend of committing to a year without shopping to save money and reduce overconsumption.

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