So this month I've challenged myself to "No Spend November". Before you go whaaat? Let me explain. I am working on reducing my impulse buying and trying to, how do you say, be fiscally responsible? Who here can attest to NEEDING a new outfit for your weekend plans? or deserving that little pick me up after a shitty week? Anyone else go shopping on their lunch break everyday? No? Just me...? I have so many random things that I've purchased from TJ Maxx on a lunch break that still have tags on them or are in the back seat of my car in a bag. Therefore, it is safe to say I can go one month without buying something unless I NEED it.
This means I won't be trying new beauty products unless I'm completely out of something. I won't be picking up a new nail polish because it's only $3.99 near the cash register (if you aren't getting your nail polish from Marshalls you're missing out on some steals). Truthfully, I should really probably just avoid Target all together. I'm going to actually use the groceries I buy. I've given myself a smaller budget than what I normally pretend to stick to for what I've labeled food and entertainment. I mean this single girl's gotta stay on scene.
Today is day 3. It feels like day 5 or 7. So far here's what I've experienced....
- I went to Target for some necessities and suddenly needed discounted Halloween decor. I've never decorated for a holiday ever. Luckily the candy was only 30% off so that was easy to avoid. I don't get why it wasn't 50% but fine. I also suddenly needed new pajamas and cell phone case. I successfully left with only the items I intended to buy. Win.
- I stayed out later than expected last night so I didn't make a salad for lunch today. This morning I looked at the lettuce and threw it in the garbage. I made a shitty sandwich to prevent myself from going to Panera. Instead of any of those options I ate cake at the office for lunch ($$ saver and mood booster). Around 3 PM I was caught red handed eating my second piece of cake (still didn't buy Panera). Win.
- Tonight I went to Dick's to get a few necessary items because I'm an athlete. I browsed the clearance rack and almost, almost convinced myself I needed a quarter zip that a woman who hunts would wear. (Just trying to be well rounded for all those Tinder boys.) Left with what I needed. Win.
- By the end of the day I was in a bad mood (after eating 2 slices of cake I don't know how that's possible). So I said "fuck it, I'm getting a $3 face mask for my Friday night Netflix binge" This should be a no item but like I said, I can rationalize anything. And I don't know if you knew but sheet masks are like coconut oil and fix everything. I bought a serum instead that will last me several Netflix binges. Economical - I say win.
All in all, I think I'm doing swimmingly well, don't you? It's going to be tough. I might cheat. I'll probably talk myself into quitting. But I'm really trying to take an extra moment to say, "Do I need this? Or do I just want this? Am I doing this because I'm bored?" Plus, now I'll have the opportunity to wear and unpack all the random shit I've bought on my lunch breaks.
Omg are you in my head??! I just read this to my husband Lol
ReplyDeleteI seriously miss your face!!
haha! Great minds think alike! Miss you <3
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