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The spending hiatus is finally finished! I'm not going to lie, the temptation to spend was everywhere. What I realized was, the things I enjoy and love the most are not things at all but experiences. Kiwi and I tried new restaurants and read books in bed on Sunday mornings. I took an amazing trip with my girlfriends and made time to try some new recipes.... I even baked cookies!
On the material side of things, I discovered that I tend to wear a few select pieces over and over again. These pieces are generally items that I invested a little more money in, but I'm still wearing two, three and even five years later. In the future, I hope to think a bit more about my purchases and the quality of the items... and not just if it was a good deal.
*So how did you do? Any non-spending revelations, ideas, comments?
**I think the spending hiatus may have officially cured me of my longtime love affair with Target. More on that later.
Good for you! I agree, I tend to wear the same few outfits over and over, but they are the ones that cost more, but are timeless and very well-made.
ReplyDeleteOh please tell me how long you did this for? I too, have found the things I wear most are a little bit more money, but I truly appreciate them and wear them over and over. Great Job!! XO
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Mr B and I need to do this.
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ReplyDeleteI am on a permanent spending hiatus! haha!!!
ReplyDeleteHaha! I love your thoughts on Target. I wasn't there for two months and I was totally okay. I thought I would miss it but I realized life went on. And then last week I stopped in to use the bathroom and ended up buying two purses and a ton of random things. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteI'm sort of on one myself right now. Since I had the dude, I definitely don't shop as much as I used too...and now I shop even less. What I really need to work on is cooking at home instead of eating out so much. Thanks for the inspiration lady!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you. I need to do this for myself, for reals.
ReplyDeletei'm proud, too. and maybe a little jealous. and maybe a little inspired. bravo to you!
ReplyDeleteI just got back from two trips. I definitely need to go on a spending hiatus!!
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I'm inspired!!!
I usually do a pretty good job, but like yourself, I have a love affair with Target, too:)
ReplyDeletecongrats to you! it's always good to feel better about ourselves - specially saving money ;)
ReplyDeleteYou'll never be cured of Target...its like crack...
ReplyDeleteaw congrats! Target is a very scary place...in terms of how much can be spent in so little time! :)
ReplyDeletehaha Brie, I'm so sad to hear that Target has been cheating on me with you! But man, I'm really impressed with your stamina! See ya Tuesday!
ReplyDeletewhooo, congrats!
ReplyDeletei'm beginning to realize quality over quantity is actually a better deal in the end too.
Congrats! I don't really spend too much money where I shouldn't, I can always talk myself out of buy something I don't 'need'
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Great to hear that you were able to avoid all temptations... I too did a shopping break and I discovered a lot about my closet. Some of the things that I've not worn for the longest time were given a new life. xoxo
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