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ComPact 2014 – February

just bee — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 09:07:54 GMT

The ComPact is a commitment to simplify, pare down, streamline. It began as a way to gain some control over our collections of beauty products. Why were we amassing so much, yet not using what we were buying? Why were we always searching for the next new product? Why couldn't we just find what worked for us and stick with it?

The ComPact, however, is not restricted to beauty items. If you have a collection you want to address, do it here. Choose an area you want to work on, and track your progress on the ComPact thread. Members will offer tips and encouragement.

Choose one of our many mantras (“One by one until they’re done!” “We are SPAHHHRRRTAN!!!” “Not until you really have to.” “Buy less, choose well, make it last.” “Resist the propaganda.” "If it's high, I don't buy!" “When in doubt, do without!” “Shoplighters of the World Unite!”) or create a new one and share it. Target items each month to toss, donate, or use, and post your “chopping block” -- or “hit list.” Post temptations, post victories.

They say it takes 30 days for something to become a habit: Let's see if taking the ComPact one month at a time works for you.

Join us.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

just bee — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 09:09:30 GMT

It has begun.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

lunamarz_31 — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 09:31:43 GMT

Welcome February! I ended January with great success: did not buy a single beauty item (YAY!), and minimal amount of frivolous purchases ($20 for BBW candles and hand soap, plus $22 for home decor items). No clothing, shoes, or handbag purchases I will continue to be a selective buyer instead of an impulsive one!

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

NetteJ — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 12:00:56 GMT

On 2/1/2014 just bee said:

It has begun.

Can you prove that it was me who said I would start with my office? Ok, I know it was me, but I am a Pack Rat! I'll bet I still have papers since the 80s. Please don't make me go in there! LOL

Well I did great for no buy in Jan. Im so proud of myself because I didn't really think I could do it. But I did, and you know what, I still need no mu or skincare.

I just talked myself into the ORC. Sorry for the whining.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

joseygirl — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 12:37:55 GMT

Happy Feb. felllow Compactors. I had a good month. I used up nine "stash" items:

2 Bubble baths

1 lip gloss

1 eye liner

2 shower gels

1 body lotion

1 hand soap

I am low on several other stash items that I hope to use up this month. WhooHoo, Onward!

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

dakotacheryl — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:48:03 GMT

I don't plan on any clothing purchase this month, and will only replace makeup as needed (no stash in my bathroom to use up).

I will join the ORC however, and start with my bedroom. I like the comment about making my bedroom as airy and uncluttered as a hotel !!

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

Favorite Son — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:48:33 GMT

Whew! It's here. I made it. No beauty purchases, no clothing purchases except for some long underwear. I returned the only non-essential clothing purchase because it was an awful color for me. I got one room decluttered, and hope to do three more today. My garage door opener is malfunctioning, so I'm not going to be going in and out much today.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

rnmom — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:51:56 GMT

Welcome to a new month everyone! It's so great to see everyone doing so well and staying so motivated.

January was pretty good for me, but not perfect. I used up all the items on my hit list plus a couple more. I don't have the list here though, I tossed it when it was finished, oops!

Plus I gave away a few small items and tossed 2 small items. I had a total of 18 items out, including samples.

I did get a couple of things though, because I had BBW gift cards. Plus I got hubby a shower gel. So I had 4 items in total, for a net of 14 items out. So even though I wasn't perfect, I'm happy with how the month went overall. No really frivilous purchases, just clothes for the kids and items for our new bathroom that we're putting in the basement. It was nice to see the extra money in the bank at the end of the month. I'm going to try to stick with this for February too, only buy necessities and limit unneeded purchases.

I have my Hit list together for this month too, I'll post it soon.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

rnmom — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:55:01 GMT

My ORC will be my master bedroom/closet. Not because it's the most cluttered room, but because I've totally been putting off going thru the closet. I don't have tons of clothes, I don't really like to clothes shop, but I know I have jeans in there that don't fit and should go. Plus I know hubby has clothes he doesn't wear, maybe he will be agreeable to going thru some of his stuff. That's half the battle, getting hubby and kids involved.

If I just get off my behind and do it, it shouldn't take long at all, it's just a matter of forcing myself to do it.

Here's looking forward to another great month!

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

Beauty$Junkie — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 14:58:16 GMT

Just Bee. thanks so much for getting us rolling on into February. I still have plenty of stash to work on and my clothes are all set for the coming year or so. I am really not hard on clothes, so I probably have enough of them to last a lifetime, as well. I can't see that I need anything in February so it's off to a no buy month for me. I wonder what that feels like to be running out of bath gel, or makeup...I can only wonder...perhaps one day. Have a great February, ladies.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

KonaKat — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 15:01:30 GMT

I'm proud of the control I had for January, ending the month with no non-essential purchases made. I'm going to the city today at which time I'm taking to Good Will two boxes of things removed from the kitchen that I have not used in a long time. If I ever need the item (doubt it) then it can be purchased again. In addition to continuing to work on the kitchen, I'll try another month of non-essential purchases.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

Eager2Learn — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 17:57:06 GMT

Happy February Everyone! Thanks Just Bee for keeping this thread going.

For my ORC, I'm jumping in with both feet and tackling the den/office "junk room" This is the worst area of my house. My goal is to get it to a point where I will no longer be ashamed if anyone sees it!

NetteJ: I had to laugh at your post because I'm a pack rat as well. My office if full of boxes of old statements, empty boxes, supplies from when I was selling candles, and goodness knows what else!

OK, let's just do it!

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

kmbcincy — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:12:07 GMT

Hi everyone...Happy February 1. I did fall off the wagon in January long enough to cave on the JM TSV. I don't know what happened. I made it to 11:30 and after seeing all the presentations lost my mind and found myself frantically ordering on my iPhone just before midnight. There. I have confessed and I feel better lol. The good news is I sent it back so I don't feel quite so guilty. With the exception of that I didn't buy any non essential items. My husband even commented on the lack of purchases when the Amex bill came lol. I am committed to using what's here and not buying unnecessary stuff. I have been tempted by eye shadow palettes lately but haven't bought anything yet...one day at a time Have a great weekend all.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

Eager2Learn — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:18:49 GMT

O/T: I don't know how many of you love lavender, but if you have a plant, I found this "recipie" for making lavender oil. Here

We have an old, overgrown plant that needs to be trimmed back. I hope it produces lots of flowers this summer so I can make my own oil.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

just bee — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 18:18:56 GMT

On 2/1/2014 NetteJ said:
Can you prove that it was me who said I would start with my office? Ok, I know it was me, but I am a Pack Rat! I'll bet I still have papers since the 80s. Please don't make me go in there! LOL

I have bank statements, cancelled checks, school papers, and greeting cards from the 70s. I win.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

FindingMyJoy — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:55:03 GMT

January was overall a good month for hitting my stash. Since it's been horrid cold and dry, I have been using up a ton of body creams/lotions.

I did a great job avoiding beauty TS temptation including the SSC glycolic kit that I know I would have loved but I declined since I had some acids in my stash to use up first.

I'm not proclaiming a no-buy February since I'm nearing the end of my HG exfoliant from Paula's Choice. I have been holding out for her site to do a sale but so far I haven't seen a sale yet. I will need to get a bottle this month. I love her customer service - I know I can order online and get the box within a couple days!

One Room Challenge - I need to proclaim that room as my bedroom. I have clothes in my closet and dresser that haven't been worn in months maybe years. This month's challenge will be to weed thru the clothes and donate the good stuff. Also, I'm going to throw out things that in horrid shape that I still wear at home. I have enough "good" clothes to replace the poor stuff. Why should I look horrid at home?

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

FindingMyJoy — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 20:58:46 GMT

I forgot to add --- MAJOR accomplishment for me ---- first time ever I completely avoided the B&BW semi annual sale!! Other years, I would have at least bought some 3 wick candles. This year I bought nothing! I really hit my candle stash instead. I started burning a couple scents I had been "saving"....saving for what? who knows....

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

Favorite Son — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 23:09:21 GMT

On 2/1/2014 FindingMyJoy said:
I forgot to add --- MAJOR accomplishment for me ---- first time ever I completely avoided the B&BW semi annual sale!! Other years, I would have at least bought some 3 wick candles. This year I bought nothing! I really hit my candle stash instead. I started burning a couple scents I had been "saving"....saving for what? who knows....

I do the same thing with bath and body stuff. I'll put off using the things I REALLY enjoy (Perlier French Lime Blossom, Lancôme La Vie Est Belle) to use up things I don't like as well. I don't know why I'm saving them either, but I do.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

just bee — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 23:25:13 GMT

On 2/1/2014 Favorite Son said:
On 2/1/2014 FindingMyJoy said:
I forgot to add --- MAJOR accomplishment for me ---- first time ever I completely avoided the B&BW semi annual sale!! Other years, I would have at least bought some 3 wick candles. This year I bought nothing! I really hit my candle stash instead. I started burning a couple scents I had been "saving"....saving for what? who knows....

I do the same thing with bath and body stuff. I'll put off using the things I REALLY enjoy (Perlier French Lime Blossom, Lancôme La Vie Est Belle) to use up things I don't like as well. I don't know why I'm saving them either, but I do.

You're saving them for that special day when you finally open them only to discover they've turned and have to be tossed.

Re: ComPact 2014 – February

Favorite Son — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 23:30:18 GMT

On 2/1/2014 just bee said:
On 2/1/2014 Favorite Son said:
On 2/1/2014 FindingMyJoy said:
I forgot to add --- MAJOR accomplishment for me ---- first time ever I completely avoided the B&BW semi annual sale!! Other years, I would have at least bought some 3 wick candles. This year I bought nothing! I really hit my candle stash instead. I started burning a couple scents I had been "saving"....saving for what? who knows....

I do the same thing with bath and body stuff. I'll put off using the things I REALLY enjoy (Perlier French Lime Blossom, Lancôme La Vie Est Belle) to use up things I don't like as well. I don't know why I'm saving them either, but I do.

You're saving them for that special day when you finally open them only to discover they've turned and have to be tossed.

So far, bee, that hasn't happened. I guess it eventually could have, if I hadn't put the brakes on accumulation of the old stasheroo! Those days are over, now, though.

And right now, I'm going through those awful boxes of papers. It's a good day for it - cloudy, rainy, and I'm drinking Earl Gray tea.