I am on the last day of the month...of not buying anything new! This is 3 of 6 months of not buying anything new... unless it is a necessity: ie; toilet paper, gas, food, etc. I am thinking of this as a purification/detox really of all the purchasing I did over Novemeber and December, like I was never going to get to go shopping again! Lol! Sort of like a food detox!
I went to VS last night, with coupon in hand and got my free item! Then headed to the used bookstore and got my "new" book... "The Wonder Spot," by Melissa Bank. It was $7! Half of what I would have paid at a bookstore.
I keep thinking what am I going to buy in April? I would like to finish not buying anything new for the next 3 months of my New Year's Resolution (6 months of not buying anything new)... with the exception of buying one new item each month.
I don't think I can deprive myself too much now!
I will continue looking into used items. It is difficult, especially in a culture of buying. But, the rewards are so much greater buying used. It was so fun to go into the used bookstore. I found a really fun event to on April 9th in Uptown... that is FREE! :) It was fun, saving money! And I felt adventurous/creative... utilizing my resources!
What are your resources you have found helpful???
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
March 28, 2011 Fell off the wagon, but got back on...
I fell off the wagon (New Year's Resolution Wagon... to not buy anything new for 6 months...'see previous blogs') late February... with some much needed retail therapy. I got dumped... and immediately dashed for my favorite boutique. I was bummed later in the month to see my credit card statement in the mail... and thought immediately... "ok... spending freeze!" So, much for not buying anything new for 6 months. I guess the wonderful thing about falling off a wagon, is unless, you break something, you can easily get back on {heart excluded}.
March has been a month of a spending freeze, and gathering my thoughts on what I really need and don't need. I think reality also hit when I filled up my car with gas, and it was close to what I spend per week in groceries! Yikes! "The things I need..."
1. Food
2. Gas
3. Toilet Paper
After that, my budget leaves less to be desired. But, I have again began to think of creative ways to get fun and new items. I recently had a clothing exchange with some friends and scored big time! An Ann Taylor dress, a new pajama top, roller blading t-shirt, sweater, and a gardening shirt!
All, for the small price of some groceries (food for my guests)! It was a blast, and others scored big as well. I highly suggest it!
March has been a month of a spending freeze, and gathering my thoughts on what I really need and don't need. I think reality also hit when I filled up my car with gas, and it was close to what I spend per week in groceries! Yikes! "The things I need..."
1. Food
2. Gas
3. Toilet Paper
After that, my budget leaves less to be desired. But, I have again began to think of creative ways to get fun and new items. I recently had a clothing exchange with some friends and scored big time! An Ann Taylor dress, a new pajama top, roller blading t-shirt, sweater, and a gardening shirt!
All, for the small price of some groceries (food for my guests)! It was a blast, and others scored big as well. I highly suggest it!
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