SIMPLIFY 2015-Week 2-all can join! Support for those who want to spend less

3redheads · ‎03-09-2010

We are entering our second week of SIMPLIFYING our lives. It's been 17 days since I ordered from the Q. I blocked the channel on my tv and am committed to spending less and not buying items I just don't need.

We have so many ladies (maybe a few gents?) who post for support and I read every post and you all inspire me. Has it been really easy to resist buying? No, but I read everyone's stories and you help me resist.

Will we completely stop buying? No, but hopefully, we will think long and hard about every purchase. We will learn to appreciate what we have and quit collecting things like jewelry, handbags etc.

How is everyone doing this week?

Trublu2 · ‎06-07-2012

I've just reached the point in my life, where I don't really need more handbags,botox, new cars,etc. 2015, is our year to put more in my saving accounts, and not Macy's, Kohls, or QVC. Now, if I could just keep my husband off ebay.

Irish1210 · ‎06-30-2014

I'm happy with my progress in de-cluttering, still have a way to go, but feel I'm up for it ~ check in with my gal-pals here on this thread often throughout the day. By reading others' stories, suggestions, successes and pitfalls my energy level and enthusiasm have soared!

I love the idea of SIMPLIFYING and I am adding SHEDDING to my overall goal!

I want to SHED stuff, pounds, debt!

Appreciate all that is offered in this group ~ Thanks to everyone for the support ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

Fashion and Style Diva · ‎02-23-2013

On 1/6/2015 Irish1210 said:
I'm happy with my progress in de-cluttering, still have a way to go, but feel I'm up for it ~ check in with my gal-pals here on this thread often throughout the day. By reading others' stories, suggestions, successes and pitfalls my energy level and enthusiasm have soared!

I love the idea of SIMPLIFYING and I am adding SHEDDING to my overall goal!

I want to SHED stuff, pounds, debt!

Appreciate all that is offered in this group ~ Thanks to everyone for the support ${#emotions_dlg.biggrin}$

Hi Irish1210!! I just replied to you on the other simplify thread. Just take it all one day at a time. Btw I want to lose some poundage too:-)))..... Sigh lolll... It will happen though, I firmly believe we are all on the right road to a more simple life in every way. Have a blessed day.

staciesmom · ‎04-13-2010

Thanks again for starting this thread!

Dell1 · ‎03-09-2010

Haven't posted with you ladies before about this topic but I did cancel my last Philosophy Auto-Delivery. I still love Philosophy but have so much to use up. It was a TSV and a hard one to cancel but I did it. Have a few Auto-Deliveries left and will probably cancel those in a week or two. I am near retirement so need to really think wisely about purchases. I did make one purchase as a birthday present to me, from me, and also for my 20 year anniversary of working at my place of employment.

3redheads · ‎03-09-2010

If I do spend online, I always use ebates! I get a lot of stuff, necessities, from drugstore.com. I have shoprunner and get free shipping. I get 4% back for buying there!

One day, when the kids are out of the house and we want to downsize, we will have to get rid of all of our "stuff" It doesn't matter how big your house is, you ALWAYS find a way to fill it up. It's so liberating when you can get rid of stuff. We have a thrift shop we donate to. I'd much rather do that than have a yard sale.

I love reading all of the suggestions and ideas. They really do help!

SweetyPie · ‎05-31-2010

I'm thrilled that I'm simplifying my debt load! Resisting "a good buy" can be quite the challenge. So far, I'm doing well with it....no caving to my whims, urges, likes. I keep looking at the other end Which is the $avings which is a great motivator. Thank you for starting this thread,

lucylover64 · ‎01-04-2013

Hello Everyone! These posts have been so very helpful to me....not just when I read them but have also been able to keep them in my head for "self-talk!"

However, I am in a very stressful profession and after returning to work yesterday from some much needed time off over the holidays, I am already struggling with all-or-nothing thinking. Examples: some guilt feelings for purchasing ANYTHING, including essentials (yikes: we will soon need toilet paper! LOL!)...."need" to organize EVERYTHING all at once....feeling a little annoyed with myself for tossing work things down on my newly organized desk at home vs. putting them away. Ugh.

Thank you in advance for any thoughts/suggestions! Hope all of you are doing well!