I LOVE making one big, huge, crazy, is she nuts?? news years resolution every year. (Hello! no sugar!!) Last year I made the goal to not shop for myself at all. No thrifting, no online shopping, no new makeup; everything was out. And I pretty much did it.
Minus about 45 dollars. I posted every time I fell off the wagon (here+here+here) I think. But maybe not.
Maybe I secretly spent tons and am too ashamed to type about it!!! Nope. I didn't.
Here's what I learned after a year of not shopping:
-I want to move into a thrift store. Staying out of them was the only way I could hold myself back sometimes and I missed them.
I love cheap clothes. And junk shops full of crap that other people have parted with. Come to mama.
I love cheap clothes. And junk shops full of crap that other people have parted with. Come to mama.
-Swaps rock. I went to 6 this year. It was awesome.
-I am not an online shopper. No problem there.
-Toph is a good listener. After buying a few cheap cameras and then selling them back over guilt/disappointment, he surprised me with the one I really wanted. Sometimes you really do get what you pay for.
-Peer pressure is very real. If other people were spending I really wanted to as well. Good thing there weren't any bridge jumping parties going on. Right??
I bet I learned a lot more but who cares? The point is: I did it! Go me.
[These pictures are from a thrifting trip I took with Gooda and Carlos this past weekend.
I didn't buy anything but I did take pics of some of the things I wanted to buy. ALL shoes. Typical.]
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I would have saved boatloads of money if I had that resolution/goal. But I think it would be really really hard. I should just attempt it anyway.
You are my hero for being able to do this! Props to you on achieving your crazy, totally out there, extremely difficult resolution!!
with out going back and looking, i remember a post you did with all the money u saved not shopping you were going to do something with it?
btw congrats! thats a toughy but YOU did it!
45 dollars?! I admire you :)
Congrats on making it through the whole year!!!
gahh! need those stinkin' mustard tights, ASAP! :]
that red top was lovely too bad you didn't get it!
you are a super woman!i dont think i would have been able to do that. good luck on this year's resolutions.
Wow, that is amazing, I know I could never do that! Good job!
Go Mer!!!! I am so proud of you for keeping up with the NO SHOPPING deal! Funny enough, that is one resolution that I made this year: NO SHOPPING for superfluous things, such as crafting supplies, clothes and accessories for me... yadda, yadda, yadda. I think I'I can do it! I just wish there were swap meets where I lived, that would be nice. Say, what do you think about doing a guest post about this over at my blog? It would be so fun! Happy new year to you! P.s.: LOVE YOUR tights! Wonder who gave them to you ;)
I am SO PROUD OF YOU! Seriously...especially considering that I made almost the same goal for myself and only lasted three months (approx). Staying out of thrift stores for sure is a good tip. Love them too! I bow down to your greatness...now to read that no sugar post! :)
i'm pretty sure my dad owns that jacket your brother is wearing in the last shot. he's super trendy like that.
Go you is RIGHT!! You're awesome.
Shoes are my weakness too. Can't help it.
I wish I could shop. I want to shop so bad. But the money I have needs to remain safe.
You're so fun.
i look hottt in these pics and not fattt like in the christmas ones. air brushing!
I can't even comprehend not shopping for an entire year... I'm so proud of you! Go you.
xo L.
Wow my resolution this year is to save more money, but I'm not sure if I could handle not shopping all year. I keep thinking what would I do if I needed to buy underwear? If I waited on my husband I would end up going commando. Good for you!
carol and i were wondering what you were doing in those dressing rooms
I'm in awe of your will power...good job!
that is AMAZING that you were able to not spend money all year!!! seriously. you are WonderWoman! GO YOU!
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