Hey Everyone,
I like listening to videos with titles like, "14 Things I've Stopped Buying," because it helps keep me mindful of my own consumption and spending. Of course, not all the ideas apply to me or are things I can relate to, but my favorite part is when people talk about how they've learned to cope (using less expensive things,) or came to realize they no longer needed certain items.
In a recent video, the host talked about moving to a different climate, so she no longer needed to stockpile scarves; realizing she had so many candles that some were over 4 years old; and facing the fact that no matter how many products she bought, she'd never get her naturally straight hair to turn into the scrunch-and-go curly style she was hoping for.
With just a few honest evaluations at how she really lived her life -- and what does, and does not, work for her -- she was able to eliminate a long list of things she'd been buying on a regular basis.
I already do things like buying store brands instead of name brands (unless it's Tide laundry detergent, as anything else I've tried makes me break out in hives,) but I'm really trying to cut down on needless spending.
One luxury I used to allow myself (but only when they were on sale!) was scented candles, but after having to admit that they now seem to give me headaches -- even though I have the windows open -- I'm going to use up what I already have and alas, will have to kiss them goodbye. In fact, I've decided I'm going to cut down on scented products in general, both to save money and because I seem to be more sensitive to fragrance than I was willing to admit.
I pretty much never eat out, but I haven't minded because one of my favorite things are deli sandwiches, and my local grocery store sells them at a reasonable price. A good sandwich quells most of my cravings for take-out food.
And, like the host in the aforementioned video, I've had to be honest in that no matter what products I buy, I can't make my hair do things it just doesn't have the natural texture for, so from now on, I'll only be buying basic products and making the most of them.
How about you?
* What are some things you're doing to cut back?
* Have you switched brands, bought alternatives, or cut things out altogether?
* Have you noticed things in your life have changed, and you no longer need to buy certain things?
* What are things you miss buying?
* What are things you've discovered you don't really miss?
With times being tough for everyone, I'm interested in hearing how everyone is coping.
I like listening to videos with titles like, "14 Things I've Stopped Buying," because it helps keep me mindful of my own consumption and spending. Of course, not all the ideas apply to me or are things I can relate to, but my favorite part is when people talk about how they've learned to cope (using less expensive things,) or came to realize they no longer needed certain items.
In a recent video, the host talked about moving to a different climate, so she no longer needed to stockpile scarves; realizing she had so many candles that some were over 4 years old; and facing the fact that no matter how many products she bought, she'd never get her naturally straight hair to turn into the scrunch-and-go curly style she was hoping for.
With just a few honest evaluations at how she really lived her life -- and what does, and does not, work for her -- she was able to eliminate a long list of things she'd been buying on a regular basis.
I already do things like buying store brands instead of name brands (unless it's Tide laundry detergent, as anything else I've tried makes me break out in hives,) but I'm really trying to cut down on needless spending.
One luxury I used to allow myself (but only when they were on sale!) was scented candles, but after having to admit that they now seem to give me headaches -- even though I have the windows open -- I'm going to use up what I already have and alas, will have to kiss them goodbye. In fact, I've decided I'm going to cut down on scented products in general, both to save money and because I seem to be more sensitive to fragrance than I was willing to admit.
I pretty much never eat out, but I haven't minded because one of my favorite things are deli sandwiches, and my local grocery store sells them at a reasonable price. A good sandwich quells most of my cravings for take-out food.
And, like the host in the aforementioned video, I've had to be honest in that no matter what products I buy, I can't make my hair do things it just doesn't have the natural texture for, so from now on, I'll only be buying basic products and making the most of them.
How about you?
* What are some things you're doing to cut back?
* Have you switched brands, bought alternatives, or cut things out altogether?
* Have you noticed things in your life have changed, and you no longer need to buy certain things?
* What are things you miss buying?
* What are things you've discovered you don't really miss?
With times being tough for everyone, I'm interested in hearing how everyone is coping.
A lot of it comes from experience though. I can't stand the consumer mindset anymore, unless it's a quality product. I don't buy Chinese garbage like temu. Starbucks is another nope. We get 20 nuggets and basket of fries for 8 dollars at McDonald's for family of 4. I will never pay more than 20 dollars for fast food. It's literally the same crap when I was a kid, but 5 times as expensive!
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