An economic crisis is in full swing. Careers collapse, shops go bankrupt, and bankrupt shopaholics are stripped of the one thing that decorated their lives and gave them meaning— the ability to buy. So poor Becky has to rein in the demon of consumption. After promising her beloved husband she wouldn’t bring home anything extra, she immediately breaks it. But how can she resist when her two-year-old daughter, Minnie, reaches for new shoes? And her husband’s birthday is just around the corner. What kind of fun is there without a surprise party? But organizing an event—especially in such difficult times—isn’t easy. And Becky will have to use all her wits to throw a celebration that will be remembered for years to come.