(NEXSTAR) – Frustrated by rising prices and overconsumption, a growing league of people are swearing off unnecessary purchases altogether. The "No Buy 2025" challenge has garnered thousands of posts on TikTok with many people sharing their personal rules for a year of buying less.

Despite its "No Buy" name, the trend is more about putting entire categories of spending off limits, or cutting far back on nonessentials. It's obviously not feasible to swear off buying groceries, gas and other necessities.

Common "no buy" items include new clothing, makeup or impulse purchases you might make while out shopping, but everyone's personal no-buy list is different. A big part of the trend is making a list and sticking with it. Many of the TikTok posts related to No Buy 2025 showcase each content creator's own list, often written up........

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