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Re: ComPact 2014 -- December

Hello all. To all you teachers out there Happy Winter Break. To all you parents of k-12 students--sorry.
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Re: ComPact 2014 -- December

Other changes I've made is to stop buying books especially cookbooks. If I need a recipe I go online. I'm also using the library more.

I no longer hoard food either. I shop for a week or two & that's it.

I bought a couple of things this weekend. I bought a Vera Bradley travel bag because I always use my sister's carry on so I figure since it was 60% off might as well. I also bought a Colleen Lopez necklace box. I needed that because my necklaces are in little boxes all over the place.

The only thing I think I might need next year will be underwear. I've just discovered lola's fashion solutions thread so I'll follow her & learn how I should ¨remix¨ my clothes.

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Re: ComPact 2014 -- December

Hello Compactors!

Yikes, I think this is my first post this month! Sorry. I'm still in.

It is pretty easy for me to keep the holidays simple. Family is scattered all over. I got something simple for my close family members & talked myself out of spending a tons. - Yes the expensive jacket would have been a fun gift to give but he has lots of jackets. Gift cards for teens who have everything already really don't need to be for lots of money.

I bought 3 SKINN kits recently & I am pleased with all of them. Two kits included products I tried before, liked a lot (Dermappeal & Eye Stem Rejen) and have been w/o for many months. The third kit was new skincare, not like things I already have.

I'm fine with these purchases & don't have a stockpile of products to use up. I just need to be careful about not buying too many products now or I'll end up with more than I can use. With the exception of a BOGO deal on something I use regularly, I don't want a stockpile at all. That will be my big challenge for 2015.

I am till losing & dropping sizes so I will need to buy lots of clothing next year as my size changes. Once I stop losing I will have a big challenge - how to build a quality wardrobe that will last but not buy in excess?

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Re: ComPact 2014 -- December

On 12/18/2014 kns110 said: Hi everyone! The last few weeks have been busy, but good. My husband received a few job offers and starts his new adventure after Christmas! Since we weren't sure about things, I had been very good with spending. I was worried I would go crazy when he got the offer, but there's nothing I want or need. I have actually been getting excited by using up what I have. This board has definitely helped me! A big thank you to all of you for helping each other with the compacting this year!

Oh, that's such good news! {#emotions_dlg.laugh}

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On 12/18/2014 kns110 said: Just bee, I remember working two jobs and going to grad school. It's definitely not an easy task to do both school and work, and still have your family and life. Hang in there!! It will be worth it in the end!

Today is the first day of Christmas break -- that's two weeks without homework. I feel like I'm ten years old again!

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On 12/18/2014 DL2843 said: Hello all. To all you teachers out there Happy Winter Break. To all you parents of k-12 students--sorry.

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On 12/21/2014 islandgirl67 said:

Other changes I've made is to stop buying books especially cookbooks. If I need a recipe I go online. I'm also using the library more.

I no longer hoard food either. I shop for a week or two & that's it.

I bought a couple of things this weekend. I bought a Vera Bradley travel bag because I always use my sister's carry on so I figure since it was 60% off might as well. I also bought a Colleen Lopez necklace box. I needed that because my necklaces are in little boxes all over the place.

The only thing I think I might need next year will be underwear. I've just discovered lola's fashion solutions thread so I'll follow her & learn how I should ¨remix¨ my clothes.

That makes a huge difference.

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On 12/21/2014 willdob3 said:

I am till losing & dropping sizes so I will need to buy lots of clothing next year as my size changes. Once I stop losing I will have a big challenge - how to build a quality wardrobe that will last but not buy in excess?

When you find out, let the rest of us in on the secret!

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