Re: When You Promise Yourself

Shanus · ‎05-17-2010

@justashopper Intersting question. I personally spend so much time going through and donating clothing that I just don't buy without careful consideration.

I keep a list in my closet of needs only...mostly if I come across pants that require a belt, a well worn white blouse that needs replacing, etc. ... An outfit that needs a certain shoe/boot. It takes so much time to curate a closet where everything is worn regularly and I make an effort not to fill it back up with items only seldom worn.

Foods are asy for me since i watch my diet and only eat healthy foods. There are only a few snacks (for DH) in the pantry and I just don't crave them.

Yes, discipline is my strong suit and I don't watch Q where I'd be tempted to purchase items that are mostly inferior. If I need an item, I purchase something well made and timeless. I go to the mall when I need a specific item and only shop for that.

AngelPuppy1 · ‎03-13-2010

I won't make a promise that I probably can't keep!

I just spent several hours over the last 2 days going through a couple closets purging --- again --- and bagging up things to donate! I've been wanting to do this for a long while but it's such a chore.

I keep saying that I don't need anything since I am retired and rarely go any place. However, I still like clothes and still enjoy a new item here and there!

Now, though, I keep in the front of my mind when I look at clothing in stores or on-line ---- where would you wear this, do you actually have an occasion to wear this, is this something that will be useful in your life now, etc. Just because I like something and I think it's beautiful, doesn't mean I need or should buy it now! I am much more restrained in my purchases. I am on a somewhat of a budget since retiring, also!

"A day without sunshine is like, you know, night." - Steve Martin

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

My thing is yarn. I make lots of sweaters, vests, scarves, etc., etc., etc.

A regularly tell myself - no more .... I already have enough to last for years and years. I justify it since I do make things for charity.

But ... I also make lots of stuff for me too.

Guess what arrived today ... a big box of yarn.

Trailrun23 · ‎05-31-2022

did you check retailmenot? if there are any current discounts on top of a sale they will have them ther. I never nuy anything onlline without checking there. Also make sure you have 'honey on your computer.