2020 resolution - shopping my own bag and wallet collection. Any one else?

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#466
Gabs007 said:
I admire your patience, I would just have tossed the bloody thing, I would think "2 hours, I charge .... for an hour of work, this is costing me way more, I just send them a letter of complaint..."

Knowing myself, I might have spoken my mind about the quality of their product quite loudly... Mind you I am not very great with mascaras, super sensitive eyes and even most of the ones who claim to be so good that they cause no reaction leave me looking like an albino bunny with bright red eyes. I settled for having my lashes tinted once a month, which oddly enough doesn't give me a reaction.
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Sorry to hear the customer service was so painful. I love the beautiful and practical colour combination on your DS.
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msd_bags said:
What a day! As I get older I’m becoming more impatient.
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I was tempted to chuck the stupid thing away on Monday, but when I feel cheated I'm like a Jack Russell Terrier with a rat, I cannot leave it, I cannot back down LOL.
 
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#468
whateve said:
I did a big cleanup about a month ago to get prepared for house guests. Now I want to tackle cabinets I didn't touch then, including those in the garage, but I have to catch those few weeks when it is neither too cold or too hot to stay in the garage. There are things that were put away when we moved in that probably haven't been touched in all that time, so obviously we don't need to keep them.

What should I do with old magazines? Should they just be recycled or would someone want them? Would a charity want them?
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I used to donate old magazines to my local elementary school (for art projects: collaging and papier maché) but that was a really long time ago. I'm guessing all art is done on computers now! :annoyed: :lol:
 
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papertiger said:
I had a surreal shopping day. Took Evie and Double Sens to run errands.

First stop. I bought a cheap mascara a couple of weeks ago and opened Monday morning. Nothing, apart from big, dry flakes that fell on my cheeks so I went to change it. It took 2 hours "we don't change makeup madam". Finally I think they got the picture I wasn't going anywhere until someone did. I exchanged (for a different) mascara.

Went to Hennes Home and bought a little cushion and cushion cover. I took a picture of the cover before Christmas to think about it. I couldn't find the cover in the shop. It took SA 30 mins to locate one...in the basement. Apparently they didn't fit with the new season's theme and they weren't in the sale so they had to be put away.

Then tea with a huge ice-cream sundae with DH. Only took another 30 mins to be served.

While I'd been changing my mascara DH had bought me a Ralph Lauren Polo 'Russia' T-shirt. I know I've bought slim fit men''s tees before (better fit for me than women's) but it seems slightly curious. Look forward to the styling challenge.

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See, now this is why people are turning to cyber-shopping (though I suppose the mascara fiasco could have happened on line as well as in a brick-&-mortar store). Ugh.

I'm glad you got ice cream, in any event. Ice cream is my personal go-to when the day is falling apart.
 
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ElainePG said:
See, now this is why people are turning to cyber-shopping (though I suppose the mascara fiasco could have happened on line as well as in a brick-&-mortar store). Ugh.

I'm glad you got ice cream, in any event. Ice cream is my personal go-to when the day is falling apart.
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Hot fudge sundaes are my favorite. Every so often I make hot fudge at home.
 
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whateve said:
My daughter is a pescatarian. I don't like seafood very much so I don't think that is something I could do. Nursing is great! When I nursed my babies, I ended up losing more weight than what I started at before I was pregnant. I didn't realize how much I was eating at the time. You really are eating for two so the longer you nurse, the longer you can eat what you want without too much worry.

I did a closet cleanout recently but I didn't go through the costume jewelry. There are pieces I could get rid of but I'd rather give them to someone than donate so I'll have to wait until relatives come to visit.
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I gained almost 60 pounds with my pregnancy and I have 11-14 to go, depending on the day, hah! It’s almost been 9 months. I workout almost everyday so it’s just a diet thing. I like to eat what I want since I’m used to having a decent metabolism. Anyway, you’ve inspired me to at least try to be mindful of what I’m eating and whether I need all of the snacks I’m reaching for!
 
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#478
Mulberrygal said:
My main resolution and commitment was to a "No Spend Year" and so far this has been going brilliantly. I set myself budgets and have worked within those budgets as my focus is no longer on possessions........My life will be 'More Journeys, Less Stuff" :yahoo:

I would also like to reduce down further from my 20 bags but so far nothing's happened there.

I have started to rotate my bags more which is helping me decide what I must part with. I have so many that sit in dustbags and never get used. I need to use them or move them on.

We have given ourselves a 5 year window to move and downsize to a smaller property - big house is too much work

My other resolutions were
Get up earlier - failed completely :no: maybe when it's warner and lighter
Gym once a week - failed completely :facepalm:
Daily rotate bags - Mostly :tup:
No spend year - Going well :tup:
Analyse financial better on spreadsheets - Nope :nuts:
Sell unused bags - Nope :nuts:

So everything other than rotating my bags and not spending has'nt gone well or started and it's the 18th Jan :panic: I think maybe I have focused my attention so much on not spending or shopping that I have forgotten about the others! This has been a little reminder and I will get up earlier tomorrow. My Sis puts me to shame and has a swim most days at 6:30 :wtf:
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Amazing work so far with the shopping. That’s a big deal and amazing!! I didn’t get outside like I wanted to today, but I am committing to do it tomorrow. One day at a time! Let me know if you get up early! Great job with budgeting. Doesn’t that count as financial analysis with a spreadsheet?
 
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Rhl2987 said:
You can do it, dear!! I’m rooting for you!
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Rhl2987 said:
I gained almost 60 pounds with my pregnancy and I have 11-14 to go, depending on the day, hah! It’s almost been 9 months. I workout almost everyday so it’s just a diet thing. I like to eat what I want since I’m used to having a decent metabolism. Anyway, you’ve inspired me to at least try to be mindful of what I’m eating and whether I need all of the snacks I’m reaching for!
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The struggle is real. I lost a lot of weight up until she was like 5 months, then started gaining even though I'm still nursing. I had to start intermittent fasting and now things are sort of back under control again. But when you're sleep deprived and exhausted, food seems like the right solution!
 
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whateve said:
I did a big cleanup about a month ago to get prepared for house guests. Now I want to tackle cabinets I didn't touch then, including those in the garage, but I have to catch those few weeks when it is neither too cold or too hot to stay in the garage. There are things that were put away when we moved in that probably haven't been touched in all that time, so obviously we don't need to keep them.

What should I do with old magazines? Should they just be recycled or would someone want them? Would a charity want them?
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In the past I have donated some magazines to an elderly care facility in my neighbourhood - I checked with them first that they would accept them.

papertiger said:
I was tempted to chuck the stupid thing away on Monday, but when I feel cheated I'm like a Jack Russell Terrier with a rat, I cannot leave it, I cannot back down LOL.
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I love the Jack Russell reference. I used to have two Jack Russell Terriers and they had a toy they used to play tug of war. Very good analogy! :smile:
 
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