topic ComPact 2018 – Able April in Beauty

ComPact 2018 – Able April

just bee — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 20:57:06 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!” “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” "Only the store, online no more!" “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 2018 – Able April

just bee — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 20:59:15 GMT

Hey, all you HEPcats and HEPdogs! We had discussed making the Healthy Eating thread a monthly jam session, so I just went ahead and did a little improvisation.

This is an invite to our crazy crib where you can come and break it down! I say we go 18 karat on this and really swing. If healthy eating’s not your bag, no problem. But if it is, I dig.

It’s cool, I’m booted, let’s jump!

Re: ComPact 2018 – Able April

just bee — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:06:50 GMT

able

Oxford

1 Having the power, skill, means, or opportunity to do something.

2 Having considerable skill, proficiency, or intelligence.

Origin

Late Middle English (also in the sense ‘easy to use, suitable’): from Old French hable, from Latin habilis ‘handy’, from habere ‘to hold’

Merriam-Webster

1 a : having sufficient power, skill, or resources to do something

b : having the freedom or opportunity to do something

c : having a quality or nature that makes something possible

Cambridge

having what is needed to do something, esp. the physical or mental power, skill, time, money, or opportunity

good at what you do

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geezerette — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:07:51 GMT

I’m glad to see the end of March.

Let’s hope everyone has an Able April.👍🌷🌞

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just bee — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:11:14 GMT

@geezerette

As you can see, the tax appointment did not go well. I'm standing as I type this because it's rather painful to sit right now.

March is over as far as I'm concerned.

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just bee — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:13:46 GMT

@geezerettewrote:
I’m glad to see the end of March.

Let’s hope everyone has an Able April.👍🌷🌞

@geezerette

Ah, but can you say Able April three times fast?

(I can't.)

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just bee — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:21:01 GMT

A gentle reminder...

It's April! That means it's a brand new quarter so if you're on a "toss" schedule, it's time to replace things like mascara.

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geezerette — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:24:27 GMT

@just beewrote:
A gentle reminder...

It's April! That means it's a brand new quarter so if you're on a "toss" schedule, it's time to replace things like mascara.

Brushes for me. Tooth and Clarisonic.

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geezerette — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 21:52:53 GMT

@just beewrote:
@geezerette

As you can see, the tax appointment did not go well. I'm standing as I type this because it's rather painful to sit right now.

March is over as far as I'm concerned.

Ouch! That bad, eh?

Re: ComPact 2018 – Able April

just bee — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 22:26:44 GMT

@geezerettewrote:
@just beewrote:
@geezerette

As you can see, the tax appointment did not go well. I'm standing as I type this because it's rather painful to sit right now.

March is over as far as I'm concerned.
Ouch! That bad, eh?

@geezerette

I'm still standing.

Re: ComPact 2018 – Able April

geezerette — Sat, 31 Mar 2018 22:56:33 GMT

@just beewrote:
@geezerettewrote:
@just beewrote:
@geezerette

As you can see, the tax appointment did not go well. I'm standing as I type this because it's rather painful to sit right now.

March is over as far as I'm concerned.
Ouch! That bad, eh?
@geezerette

I'm still standing.

🤣

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just bee — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 03:34:55 GMT

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Oshare-girl — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 09:13:21 GMT

I've missed all of March due to a family trip but I just read the entire March thread and @geezerette, I don't want to drag this out but deepest condolences for the loss of OG. He was as much a part of our little family as you are. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bless Carla for being there and ABLE for you.

I have a lot to share with you all but it's late here and I need to zzzzz. @aprilskies miss you too.

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rnmom — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 10:54:31 GMT

Happy Easter and happy first day of April to everyone!

@geezerette-nice to see you back and posting some more! I'm glad that you have your dog to keep you company too. Our pets are really awesome like that. I can't imagine not having a dog to talk to when I'm home alone.

@Oshare-girl-nice to see you back too! Looking forward to hearing about your family trip.

Things have been pretty much same old, same old over here. I guess that could be considered a good thing seeing as how some of you have had pretty bad months.

We had a couple of warmer days this past week and I finally got out in the garage on my one day off and got a small part of it decluttered. We found just a couple of things of the kids to donate but mostly tossed some dirty, outgrown toys. We still have more to do, mostly cleaning it and organizing, but I feel better at least getting a start. It's supposed to only be high's in the 30's again next week and they're calling for more snow so I don't know when it will get finished. I am still SO anxious for spring. This has been one of the longest winters ever.

I have another small pile in my bedroom to donate as soon as I get to it. I meant to do it yesterday when we were out running errands but forgot to put it in the car. Hopefully I will get it out next week. I've done small bits of decluttering here and there as we are slowly getting ready for the change of seasons. We went out shopping yesterday and got the kids new sandals so I went thru my son's shoes and found 3 pair to donate and 2 to toss. We haven't looked at their summer clothes yet because it just hasn't been warm enough to bother. I started decluttering room by room last December, and should think about making another pass thru each room pretty soon. The change of seasons is always a good time to do that, as I'm getting out summer items and putting away all the winter gear. Probably next month I'll start again.

Hope everyone has a great day today if you're celebrating!

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just bee — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 12:13:31 GMT

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aprilskies — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 12:27:02 GMT

Happy Easter to all that celebrate.

@geezerette, Isn’t it interesting how we are stronger than we think. Share here as much as you like. Give that great big girl a kiss from us for taking such good care of you. And the cat cares, they just don’t show it. They are the strong silent type. 😶🙃😆😂😂😂😂. ....and shopping, I think it is just in my DNA. Me too with the electronic toothbrush. My old one gave up the ghost and I went cheap on my next one a few months back only to regret it. I hate it.

@Oshare-girl- nice to see you back. Family trip sounds awesome. The kids must have loved it.

@rnmom- you are doing so good with decluttering. I have been decluttering some and organizing. I have started to realize I really have to unload more stuff. I have been doing it as I go but....it’s slow. Yesterday, I switched all my winter clothing for spring and summer and my bedding. Who cares that they are calling for more snow tomorrow. I don’t think it is anything major. It’s April after all. My biggest knock on the head was In my quest to get rid of the bookcase. I figured I could fit it all in a container or two, everything looks so innocent on the shelves. Well, things felt like they were multiplying. I should have left it be but now I am committed. I want the space so I am trying not to have any regrets but i just caused myself more of a mess to deal with. But it is time to deal with things again.

HEP - I lost 4 lbs. I have reduced my snacking quite a bit. I did expect more of a drop in the beginning but that’s ok, I will take it, slow but steady. I haven’t really fit into my shorts or some tops in a few years and even my new ones got too snug. ☺️ Intermittent fasting saves me from snacking well into the evening. It hasn’t been perfect but March was my trial run so hoping April is better. I also started exercising mildly for now. I can tell you I have had some health benefits that are keeping me inspired to keep going with IF.

I finally got back on my Pilates machine that has been collecting dust. The rebounder broke after a few uses, bummer. But I am not replacing, that is the second time. But I realized all that is is a bungee cord with taped ends for loops so I will look for better one on my own. Of course it would have been smart to measure it before tossing.

Have a a nice day, Everyone.

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just bee — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 12:32:00 GMT

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just bee — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 12:34:49 GMT

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just bee — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 13:00:42 GMT

@rnmom

I'm still pulling out items from my closets; yesterday, BH asked if I wanted to check out our local buy-sell-trade shop on Route 66 before I donate everything.

It probably wouldn't be a bad idea since I do have some unusual pieces in the piles. The shop is in the Nob Hill area, near the university. They're looking for spring items -- especially denim and tees.

Oh, do I have denim and tees. I could dress the entire student body.

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just bee — Sun, 01 Apr 2018 13:11:47 GMT

@aprilskies

Snacking is a habit and it sounds like you're modifying some habits. Auspicious April?

Intermittent fasting appears to be working for you. Do you feel like you have more energy to tackle the to-dos?

ETA:

Is the tea any better?