Beauty

[Irish1210]

I am so impressed by the enthusiasm and the efforts (already) of this group! It's inspiring!

[jeanlake]

On 1/1/2015 snickster said:

Today I started a "pile" of kitchen stuff from my overfull cabinets, have a long way to go on kitchen still, but it's a start.

Good going, everyone!

Snickster, I had the same task last week and my cabinets look great. It's a good start!

[EmsGram]

I'm in. I have too much of everything...

[willomenia]

I'm in, but already have dilemma, I received gift cards for Christmas! Why a problem, you ask? It seems you always get something over the cost of the cards! What am I to do?

[FUTURE]

I'm in, as well. I think one thing that will help for me is that I start the year out with a bank for frivolous purchases. Items that I use everyday like facial cleanser or sunscreen don't count, but if I want a new lipstick or foundation, or a manicure, it comes out of that fund. I'm hoping to end up with a large majority of it left at the end of the year, so I can buy something really nice for myself. Or maybe carry it over to next year! Or maybe donate it! I'm trying to lose weight, so clothes are a no-buy right now. I have so much MU and hair stuff, as well as skin care, so I'm good on that for a long time, as well. It will not only help me to keep track of things monetarily and track what comes in (I'll be tracking what I use up, as well!), but it will help me to manage my spending and hopefully spread things out, as well as only buying stuff I REALLY want or need!!

[HappyDaze]

On 1/1/2015 willomenia said: I'm in, but already have dilemma, I received gift cards for Christmas! Why a problem, you ask? It seems you always get something over the cost of the cards! What am I to do?

Only choose items that keep you within that gift card amount or no more than a few dollars over?

[jeanlake]

Cleaned out my fridge today and noticed how much food I threw away. Instead of buying a pound of deli meat -- 1/2 pound is more realistic. Wiser grocery shopping is now on my list.

[philogirl]

I'm in too. I tried in '14 with modest success. I think I'm getting better and will try to stay the course! Thanks for starting this thread, Red.

[summerlust]

I'm so in. Due to financial reasons and retirement last year shopping can no longer be my sport of choice. Gonna have to shop from my closet and love it. Being a child of the 50's I just have to remember how to get along with less.

[Pinkroses]

I am in too. No more Dooneys or coach for me also no makeup. Only have one credit card. Now for emergencies! I have a loan to payoff because of credit cards.