Buy Nothing til Jan 09 Challenge!
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msdevo
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flowinlocks
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redecouvert
Well-Known Member
I am so in
I have too many products and need some motivation to use up everything until i buy anything!!
I have too many products and need some motivation to use up everything until i buy anything!!
Shay72
Natural, 4A
No need to feel ashamed. Just acknowledge and move on. Besides that's only 1 pass used and you have 2 more if needed. I was looking at hair barretts a few weeks ago and just on Monday looking at headbands. I had to remind myself about the challenge. You can do this!!I went on a binge! I bought some aphogee products and a relaxer.... I feel so ashamed...
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I am so in
I have too many products and need some motivation to use up everything until i buy anything!!
You're added! Welcome!
tiffupretty
New Member
alright....i can finally join.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
dinaaike
New Member
No more "buy nothing" challenges for me!
While I don't buy things that often, I find that the concept of restriction is doing more harm than good.
I might have overdone it with conditioner pre-challenge to make sure I wouldn't run out.
Then, I probably got a little miffed when I realized that something I might want will have to be postponed for a later date.
Next, I could have stopped paying attention to hair products altogether, leading me to overscrutinize other areas of my life. This may have led to houseware purchases that weren't exactly urgent.
That old "forbidden fruit" will getcha in trouble every time.
While I don't buy things that often, I find that the concept of restriction is doing more harm than good.
I might have overdone it with conditioner pre-challenge to make sure I wouldn't run out.
Then, I probably got a little miffed when I realized that something I might want will have to be postponed for a later date.
Next, I could have stopped paying attention to hair products altogether, leading me to overscrutinize other areas of my life. This may have led to houseware purchases that weren't exactly urgent.
That old "forbidden fruit" will getcha in trouble every time.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
Noted. I think I may get a progress tee at some point. It will actually help me believe my hair will grow. Looking back at some pictures from work I noticed I was SL in April of this year. I'm just wondering how many times can my hair break off and I grow it back bf it puts its foot down.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
We have made it through a month ! Only 6 people used passes. Not bad!
How was it?
It was okay for me. I didn't struggle. I had to remind myself a time or two but otherwise no issues.
What worked for you?
Actually browsing the hair care aisle in the store, continuing to visit this website as usual, reading the hair care blogs I like to, making lists for January, reading the hit or miss thread, and what did you buy this week thread. I know, I know just immerse myself all in this stuff. It works for me.
Do you think you will make it through the remaining two months?
I know I will. I may have to use a pass though but we shall see.
! Only 6 people used passes. Not bad! How was it?
It was okay for me. I didn't struggle. I had to remind myself a time or two but otherwise no issues.
What worked for you?
Actually browsing the hair care aisle in the store, continuing to visit this website as usual, reading the hair care blogs I like to, making lists for January, reading the hit or miss thread, and what did you buy this week thread. I know, I know just immerse myself all in this stuff. It works for me.
Do you think you will make it through the remaining two months?
I know I will. I may have to use a pass though but we shall see.
Butterfly08
New Member
Whew, I get faint just thinking about joining this one.
Good luck ladies.
Hey, you said the same thing about the make up no buy.
Besides that, this should be child's play as long as I don't see anything I want and nothing goes on sale.
That sale will getcha every time!
erplexed
Sounds just like my dd!!
This is exactly what happens. If I'm not buying make up then I splurge on shoes or clothes, or makeup, or body products, or hair supplies.....
I just completed a mu no buy and that was the FIRST time I didn't splurge on other things. I will join this and work on a EVERYTHING no buy through the end of the year...um with a couple passes of course. ;-)^^^This is what I hate about being a PJ as well, trying to use up crap.
Butterfly08
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Alright, I was scared about this, but go ahead and add me please! I bought nothing (that I can recall) in September, and I definitely bought nothing in October, so I still have all 3 passes.
If I make it through, I will reward myself with a Chi or Fhi flat iron.
I doubt I'll need to use more than 2 passes.
If I make it through, I will reward myself with a Chi or Fhi flat iron.
I doubt I'll need to use more than 2 passes.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
Yeah, um no buy anything (skincare, bodycare, etc) I would so fail that one but good for you! Something I am definitely working on right now. Paying off my credits cards and only using cash/check/debit. Hey, you said the same thing about the make up no buy.
That sale will getcha every time!
Sounds just like my dd!!
This is exactly what happens. If I'm not buying make up then I splurge on shoes or clothes, or makeup, or body products, or hair supplies.....
^^^This is what I hate about being a PJ as well, trying to use up crap.
ETA: OOps it didn't quote your whole post.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I will add you!Alright, I was scared about this, but go ahead and add me please! I bought nothing (that I can recall) in September, and I definitely bought nothing in October, so I still have all 3 passes.
If I make it through, I will reward myself with a Chi or Fhi flat iron.
I doubt I'll need to use more than 2 passes.
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I will add you i want to join. ive already finished up 2 bottles of conditioner that were running out
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I need to drop out of this challenge. This is really not for me. I already used one pass and I still need to make a Hairveda and Progress Tee purchase...
Sorry to see you go but I will take you off the list.
ajacks
Well-Known Member
I was having a moment, survived that moment of weakness! I didn't make the purchases. Please leave me on the list
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I never got around to taking you off the list so you are good to go!
Shay72
Natural, 4A
I was hoping I would get through this entire challenge without using a pass. I will use one in December. I plan to relax on Jan 1st after a 16 week stretch. I want to add Silk Amino Acids (SAA) to my relaxer. I will need to buy that in December. There will also be a new product coming out in December I want to get. I won't beat myself up bc I will get through two entire months without buying anything. Something to be extremely proud of. I think I will take a no buy break in January and February then do a 3 month no buy challenge again March-April. My lists:
Jan
Hair steamer
Bentonite clay
organic unrefined coconut oil (2)
organic raw apple cider vinegar (2)
distilled water (3)
Feb
Flat iron (probably a sedu)
reup on anything needed to get through 3 month no buy stretch--most likely just conditioners
more distilled water if needed
Jan
Hair steamer
Bentonite clay
organic unrefined coconut oil (2)
organic raw apple cider vinegar (2)
distilled water (3)
Feb
Flat iron (probably a sedu)
reup on anything needed to get through 3 month no buy stretch--most likely just conditioners
more distilled water if needed
Rapunzel*
New Member
i used one pass but it was discounted and i didnt have to pay for shipping. i saved 8+ dollars
i also want to buy an ao honeysuckle rose conditioner and use it as a dc but i wont buy that until the middle of december
for my hard work and dedication i will reward myself with a table top dryer so i can get my dc/ roller set on
if its on sale at the end of december i will buy it but im trying to hold out because im in a wig until the end of this year so far so good
i also want to buy an ao honeysuckle rose conditioner and use it as a dc but i wont buy that until the middle of december
for my hard work and dedication i will reward myself with a table top dryer so i can get my dc/ roller set on
if its on sale at the end of december i will buy it but im trying to hold out because im in a wig until the end of this year so far so good
thebraudgroup
Member
I'm thinking I need to read this thread for inspiration. Sometimes I go to the BSS and just walk around. It's so ridiculous. I just can't help myself. I have so much crap, I need to open my own BSS.
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