Month: May 2022

I’m feeling panicked! What if I don’t have a striped shirt? And there’s crochet -it’s on trend and I have none….What if I don’t have the perfect summer skirt? Oh look at all those cute things people are trying on and blogging about. I think all my stuff is ugly, out-of-date and I probably NEED something new and more stylish so that I’m okay.

I’m taking 5 deep breaths. I’m okay. I have plenty to wear. Clothes don’t make you a better person. Breathe…..

And this is day four?!?! 361 to go….

Monday, May 16, 2022

It’s Day One of the No-Buy Year. I’m nervous, I’m in Springfield, MO for work and I have ALWAYS shopped when I’m here. Usually making the rounds to Marshalls, TJ Maxx, Ulta, &/or Target.

I made one last purchase of makeup that I don’t need, from Amazon last night at 10:55pm.

Although, this is odd I am getting some work done and will work out shortly so that is a positive.

As I suspected setting rules for my No-Buy Year is essential. I have been watching and reading up on some No-Buy Years and one thing that is a common theme is to have a set of rules that you will follow. Something that is meaningful but not so hard that you can’t keep up the No-Buy year.

RULES:

1. No Buying of any Clothing or Accessory Item
2. No Buying of any Makeup Item
3. No Buying Skincare unless I run out of something essential to my routine. If it is a random serum no repurchasing.
4. No Buying of any Body or Hair care. Again unless I’m out of soap or shampoo.
5. May buy gifts
6. If I receive a gift card-save for essentials or use after no-buy year.
7. No Books
8. May buy some house decorating items
9. Can shop at the MOQ garage sale
10. No thrifting for clothes, accessories, books.
11. Can buy things my kids need.
12. Start Day: Monday, May 16, 2022-Monday, May 15, 2023

*I had made a commitment to buy a couple of pieces from Cabi on the 1/2 price sale. If I still need to I will honor that commitment. Feel like there is another one but can’t remember so I will add if I think of it.