RULES and GUIDELINES of the VOW of POVERTY (VOP)

There is one player in the Vow of Poverty challenge so far and that is me, Donna J.

• The Vow is effective December 31, 2008 to May 15, 2010.
500 days in length. Beat that.
• There are no times or circumstances that permit any exception to the rules
• Nothing is to be purchased from the NO list
• Anything from the YES list can be purchased and only in conservative amounts
• It is okay to accept gifts that are on the NO list, but it’s not encouraged.

The "NO" List

• Clothes or garments
• Undergarments (bras, panties, slips, long johns)
• Socks, leggings, pantyhose, tights, legwarmers
• Footwear
• Swimwear
• Sportswear
• Accessories, scarves, jewellery, watches

The "YES" List

• Food and dining out
• Gifts (of any sort), donations
• Books, magazines, newspapers
• Cosmetics
• Toiletries
• Household items
• Sports equipment

The GOAL of this Vow of Poverty challenge is to address the excessive consumerism that I’ve been guilty of, and hopefully my efforts will serve as an inspiration to others to address their excessiveness and come up with their own Vow of Poverty challenges.

In the spirit of sustainability, VOW NOW!