Beauty

[Daysdee]

On 12/31/2014 Spunkyspouts said:

On 12/31/2014 UMDTerpFan said:

Sigh, I moved this year and I can't tell you how many boxes of stuff I had in my bathroom. My husband complained that I took over our old master bathroom which had a huge double vanity that was about 8 feet long with tons of drawers & storage. We downsized and now my bathroom is tiny-I can't fit the stuff I use on a daily basis on my countertop much less under it. I have to keep stuff in a box on the floor in front of the sink. I don't even have room to put up a small shelf and stack my daily use stuff there! I've been weeding through all the stuff I moved from my old home and trying to use it up, give it to my daughter or throw it out. (I also donated a good sized box of unused stuff to a women's shelter.) I still have a long ways to go! I wish I'd stop buying a long time ago. Hubby thinks I've spent thousands & thousands on dollars on this stuff and he is right. And wouldn't you know I placed an order online earlier today for a new perfume (which smells divine by the way) and a lip balm that I didn't need but wanted. And have more clothes than I need too. Maybe I need to get counseling to figure out why I buy things that I don't need, I don't know. But I am going to try and make a dent in that goal for 2015 before I spend myself into another deep hole, especially since we are now on a fixed income since hubby retired. Thanks for your post though and a reminder of a worthwhile New Years Resolution.

It is easy to fall into this trap, I bet you didnt start out like this, I sure didnt. I look back to how I used to be, just had what I needed and that was it. Lets just be honest, watching QVC doesnt help.

You are right that watching the shopping channels doesn't help. I "signed up" here yesterday. Last night I was thinking about a shower gel/lotion set I was given last year and thought I had room to bring it out for use. Couldn't find it. Finally realized I have "stuff" in yet another deep drawer in addition to at least 3 other places plus the actual bathroom cabinet for the gels and lotions/body butters that are open and in use. I think my downfall is --good sales prices. I think I have to stock up then for myself and gifts. I have enough for years, I think. Must stop now.

[BonnieBelle]

I have always been like that with everything, I'm not a frivolous spendthrift. I only buy what I need and use.

[DukeBlueNan]

I'm in!

[Princesa7]

OMG YES I'm 100% IN!!!!!!!!!!! I literally just made a purchase (my last for the year)on tempting/deadly ebay lol and I promised myself no spending til I start using stuff up!!

I am a beauty product/purse/shoe junkie and I plan on keeping my promise as we go into the New Year about NO SPENDING $ on things I really don't need (and paying off 2 credit cards)

[CheyKathleen]

Count me in as well.

I cannot believe how much money I have wasted on shipping things back because I "impusle" bought things from the Q. I get a discount on shipping with UPS at work so can usually send things back pretty cheaply, even though I keep many more things than I send back, I wish they would send me "the letter". I have vowed to have self-discipline this year and STOP the impulse buying. Enough is enough. I don't "need" anything. Can you tell that I am lecturing myself? Now I just need to listen!!!

Good luck to you ladies that are in the same boat as I am. Retirement is coming in the new few years and I have resolved myself to put away more money this year and not spend it at the Q. I am strong....hear me roar!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

[Perkup]

Thank you, CouponQueen, for mentioning the grocery. I have a tendency to drop things into my basket on a whim, and I want very much to stop that. I always make a list, and I try to stick to that, but then I see something interesting or tempting, and in it goes. I do use coupons and look for specials. And I try to use my freezer wisely. But a reminder never hurts, so thanks a bunch!

I started something on my calendar for December, and I plan to continue it in 2015. Every day I write down anything I've spent - it's a shock when you start while you're doing Christmas shopping, but I needed that shock. I'm all set for January with a fresh calendar, and a plan to use that one for nothing other than spending habits. Plan to add it all up at the end of each month (categories: food, clothing, cosmetics, household purchases). Maybe more categories later. That way it will be staring me in the face every day.

[3redheads]

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[Rileyx]

I'm with you on this too. Also, my main thing this year is to not accept any items I paid for and it looks like it has been used and repackaged and sent to me. When I buy something new, I expect to get a new, unused item. This happened to me before.

[MissRose722]

What a great post for the New Year, 3redheads - Count me in too!

Wishing to All a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous 2015!

[Kennedy]

I'm in!! I've been off of work two weeks (I work at a college) for the holidays. I decided to clean closets, cabinets, office and boy do I have some stuff. I just realized the last time SKINN was on I purchased $500 worth of his cosmetics!! OMG! What was I thinking??!! Those little "easy pays" add up quickly!! Now, I'm taking it day by day. Not ordering anything unless I'm COMPLETELY OUT and that includes all other brands I have in my cabinet that can do the same thing!! Not ordering a new purse "just because"! I have too many now! uggghhhh I could go on and on It saddens me to think of the money spent on such things. So, count me in!!!