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In her past due 20s, Cait Flanders found herself jammed in the consumerism circuit that grips so most of us: earn more, buy more, want more, rinse, duplicate. Even after she functioned her way out of nearly $30,000 of consumer debt, her old patterns took carry again. When she understood that nothing she was doing or buying was making her happy - only keeping her from get together her goals - she decided to set herself a challenge: she'd not look for an entire time. The Calendar year of Less documents Cait's life for a year where she bought only consumables: groceries, toiletries, gas for her car. Along the way, she challenged herself to take less of several other things besides shopping. She decluttered her apartment and got rid of 70 percent of her possessions; learned how to repair things rather than throw them away; explored the zero-waste motion; and completed a television set ban. At every level, she found that the less she used, the more satisfied she felt. Mixing Cait's compelling report with inspiring insight and practical assistance, The Calendar year of Less will leave you questioning what you're securing to within your own life - and, quite possibly, cause you to find your own journey of less.