This may seem a little crazy, but I have decided to embark on a one year shopping ban that will span from my 28th-29th birthdays. I've never done anything like this, but I decided that going for a year was right for me for a few reasons. I have a lot of debt I want to work on paying off before I turn 30. At the rate I'm going, that won't happen unless I make serious changes. I want to build up savings for emergencies/big purchases in the future. I love traveling and want to have more disposable income to devote to this. Because this is a year-long journey and shopping bans are so personal, I have created a list of my rules for the shopping ban. My shopping ban includes the following - No buying new clothes (I have things in my closet I've never worn) No buying new makeup (I rarely wear it, so there is no need to buy more) No buying new books (the library is free) No buying videos on Amazon Prime (I have plenty already) No spending in apps No starting n
I am starting this blog over, ten years after beginning it. Hopefully I can stick with it this time around. I am restarting this blog, mostly to document and hold myself accountable to the goals I am setting for the last two years of my twenties. On Tuesday I turn 28 and have a few things I want to accomplish by 30. I have decided to embark on a year-long shopping ban, from my 28th-29th birthdays. I plan to post monthly updates about my progress and what I learn along the way about my shopping habits and consumerism in general. I am also getting serious about exercising and making healthier food choices. Before Tuesday I will post more about my plans for the shopping ban.