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

[Mulberrygal]

What should I do with old magazines? Should they just be recycled or would someone want them? Would a charity want them?

I'm sure Care/Residential homes, Dr's Surgeries, Hairdressers etc would put magazines to good use. I don't buy them myself but always enjoy reading them in the hairdressers/Drs however old they are.

 

[papertiger]

I'm on a sugar fast this month. You ladies are killing me

I am going to live vicariously through you. Or breakdown and eat a gallon of sugar

Goops, sorry sexy

I probably should join you

 

[papertiger]

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.

The cafe has been there since 1932 and the ice cream sundaes are consistently very good. Ice cream made on the premises (or so it says on the menu)

Yes, it could happen online, probably more easily. Third parties can easily buy a reject batches cheaply and sell on, even without even knowing the quality issue. Happens all the time. Businesses bank on people not bothering to return cheaper products.

I think people have more rights to return things when they shop on line. I heard on the radio, figures are plateauing for online shopping and the huge rate of reruns are making it difficult for some businesses.

 

[papertiger]

I can understand that, but those 2 hours of your life you never get back, I would be worried to go fully Jack Nicholson in "The Shining"

Funny you say that. DH had wanted to go to Star Wars in the evening. I most def would have felt that way if he'd made me go.

It's the second mascara I've bought recently that was totally useless. I hate waste and it all adds-up. So glad I took this one back, after all, I still needed to find a mascara. I don't really get angry, I just don't give up.

 

[papertiger]

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.


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!

Yes, I had one too. He was such a 'top dog',never backed down over anything. They turn all fear into anger and bravery (sometimes stupidly so). I miss my little warrior dog. I'm sure the tug of war went on for hours.

 

[Gabs007]

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!

Friend of mine is an endocrionologist, he said when the metabolism changes somewhat or seems to slow down, it is in 90% of all cases down to thyroid, and women are much more at risk and their main risk factors are hormonal changes, puberty, child birth, menopause and hormonal birth control. The body is a finely tuned chemical factory with a bunch of electricity thrown in, I'm hypothyroid anyway, so some food I have to avoid because it slows the thyroid down even more and can block the absorption and conversion of the thyroid hormones. Since I avoid soy and steam cruciferous vegetables, I noticed a total difference, plus upping my D3 and B12. A change that might not even show up in a blood test because it is so small, is often enough for your body to recognize.

 

[dcooney4]

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"

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 maybe when it's warner and lighter
Gym once a week - failed completely
Daily rotate bags - Mostly
No spend year - Going well
Analyse financial better on spreadsheets - Nope
Sell unused bags - Nope

So everything other than rotating my bags and not spending has'nt gone well or started and it's the 18th Jan 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

I think I chose to many things to do also. For now the bag thing seems to be under control. At least until next month when my points become available as well as a credit I have. The weight loss stuff is where I am struggling. I need to refocus . I had to many other things I want to do and no step by step plan for it. Today I will start working on actual plan for all my crazy goals.

 

[Mulberrygal]

I don't make resolutions because I feel it is setting myself to fail. But I would like to maintain my weight this year so I've been trying to watch what I eat. I'm also making an effort to continue with physical therapy on my own.

I would also like to make a better effort to clean my house before it needs it by doing a little every day. I bought wipes for the bathroom counters so I can wipe them down as we use them. Part of the problem was that every time I wanted to wipe the counters I had to go get the cleaner and a cloth from another room, so having the wipes right there should make it easier. I'm trying to come up with other tricks like this to make cleaning easier.

As far as self control in buying, I've been terrible! I've already bought 5 things this year, and one of them is a bag. I got it half price, it is sold out, and I think it was a great deal. I really love it. What I've noticed about myself is that it is easier to stop buying completely than it is to control myself after I've bought something, especially if that purchasing experience was a good one. Having a good outcome from a purchase just encourages me to buy more. I ordered a wallet based on another tpfer's posts. Actually I wouldn't have gotten 4 out of 5 of these purchases without some tpf enabling, not that I'm blaming anyone for my weakness, just pointing out that it is easier to stay on a ban if I stayed off tpf.

I sold one bag and one SLG so far this year so I guess I could count the new bag and wallet as replacements. The other items I bought were a sweatshirt and 2 pieces of costume jewelry.

You & I have a couple of similar goals (let's not call them "resolutions," okay?) this year, @whateve . I'm pleased with my current weight, which I've now maintained for two years. So I want to stick with healthy food that allows me to stay at that weight (I don't want to lose any more) and also re-commit to a reasonable exercise program. The treadmill if it's raining, or a bay walk if it's dry. It's not enough for me to be thin; I also want to be strong(ish). d,

And I'm also finding the "Zen" in cleaning & tidying up. Last year I did several clothing clear-outs, but this year it's my kitchen cupboards, linen closet, medicine cabinet, and so on. It's truly amazing how much junk piles up, especially (in my case) on high shelves, where I can't see it!

Well done with maintaining your weight Elaine, amazing achievement. I think it's harder to maintain it than lose it. I tend to slip back so often, it's difficult to keep it going.

I also have similiar goals to you both and want to tidy up and make more effort to clean on a regular basis. I always used to do a room a day and would like to get back to that. I think even if I make a really tidily effort in one room it's something and perhaps the next day I'll make a greater effort in the next.........I hate cleaning I'm off on holiday Thursday so Tuesday will be a frantic rush round to leave it clean before I go as SIL house sits It has to be done before Wednesday as that's booked out for nails and hair
I've also got far too much clutter in my cupboards. I made the effort to clear them out last year but I just wasn't ruthless enough and must try again. I've become more aware of what I put in them now but I need to get rid of things I don't use.........rather than thinking they'll be handy one day
Last year I tried to either throw, donate or sell one thing each day. I will try to start that again as I still have a long way to go before I am a minimalist!

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?

Thank you Rhl298, I feel I'm getting somewhere!
I got up early and had a long walk along our seafront. It's a chilly morning with a frost -1 but bright and sunny and for once hardly any wind, the sea was completely flat. I hope you manage to get out today, let me know how you get on.
I do use spreadsheets for financial analysis but think I could improve upon it. I never remember what I do with cash and try not to use it. I'd also like to analysis holidays and bag money in detail.

 

[Mulberrygal]

I have a question for all of you that analysis how often you use each bag or colour.
Where do you make a record of it? Is it something you'll jot down somewhere and transfer later or do you keep a daily record on a tablet or desktop?
Also how do you analysis it out?

 

[dcooney4]

I have a question for all of you that analysis how often you use each bag or colour.
Where do you make a record of it? Is it something you'll jot down somewhere and transfer later or do you keep a daily record on a tablet or desktop?
Also how do you analysis it out?

I have a list of my bags by color on my phone. Each day I take a bag out I open the list and put a little asterisk next to the bag. After each five uses I put a slash so that at the end of the year I can count by fives. This is the easiest way for me.

 

[Gabs007]

Funny you say that. DH had wanted to go to Star Wars in the evening. I most def would have felt that way if he'd made me go.

It's the second mascara I've bought recently that was totally useless. I hate waste and it all adds-up. So glad I took this one back, after all, I still needed to find a mascara. I don't really get angry, I just don't give up.

LOL, I am used to DH going to every new Star Wars movie, I am fine with him going but he can't make me go (and he isn't daft enough to attempt it).

It is just if I would spend 2 hours of my Saturday standing somewhere, I'd get totally frustrated, I might have simply sent a letter to the company or chain, complained and told them that I expect a result or I will take my shopping somewhere else. Different method, because I hate waiting around in shops, checking stuff out is one thing....

From my mascara using days, Lancome used to be quite good, not too outrageously priced

 

[msd_bags]

I have a question for all of you that analysis how often you use each bag or colour.
Where do you make a record of it? Is it something you'll jot down somewhere and transfer later or do you keep a daily record on a tablet or desktop?
Also how do you analysis it out?

I use the app Evernote for my checklist. Each Note is for 1 month. All my bags are listed there. I put what date for the month I use the bag. Then, at the end of each month, I summarize in the Excel worksheet where all my uses have been summarized since 2017. This way I can analyze. This works for me.

 

[papertiger]

LOL, I am used to DH going to every new Star Wars movie, I am fine with him going but he can't make me go (and he isn't daft enough to attempt it).

It is just if I would spend 2 hours of my Saturday standing somewhere, I'd get totally frustrated, I might have simply sent a letter to the company or chain, complained and told them that I expect a result or I will take my shopping somewhere else. Different method, because I hate waiting around in shops, checking stuff out is one thing....

From my mascara using days, Lancome used to be quite good, not too outrageously priced

I'm picturing a sea of DHs sitting alone in the cinema.

Bought some Lancome cleanser and used it last night I'm not so familiar with their products, it just happened to have great reviews and I was out of my usual. I will certainly be looking at that brand in the future.

I'm reluctant to spend too much money on mascara anymore, I don't find the price equates with quality. The one I swapped was Rimmel (waterproof) and I'm sure I've bought it before and had no problems but the one before that went into the bin was Estee Lauder and would have been 4 x the price bought alone. The one before that wasn't great either (No7 - mid price). Happy with the £5.99 one I bought yesterday now.

Sorry everyone for boring you with mascara but it's the only makeup I always wear everyday. I'm quite fair and I look like a 12 y o kid without it. Sometimes it's the details in life that underline how the big stuff is going.

 

[Gabs007]

but it's the only makeup I always wear everyday. I'm quite fair and I look like a 12 y o kid without it. Sometimes it's the details in life that underline how the big stuff is going.

Used to be my staple, my lashes are going from black where they grow to totally blonde at the end (bit like my hair, leaving my scalp they are auburn and with a ray of sun change to a mix of colours, from caramel to a gingery blonde), but over the years my allergies have been getting worse and worse, and I went for having the lashes tinted rather than having the red eyed look and feeling like I need to claw my eyes out. I tried almost everyone there is, even the so called hypo-allergic ones. While it is not one of life's essentials, it is still a bit of a bummer, especially because the hypo-allergic ones tend to be outrageously priced and if they don't work you can't give them back. Lashes aren't really good if nobody can see them!

 

[papertiger]

Used to be my staple, my lashes are going from black where they grow to totally blonde at the end (bit like my hair, leaving my scalp they are auburn and with a ray of sun change to a mix of colours, from caramel to a gingery blonde), but over the years my allergies have been getting worse and worse, and I went for having the lashes tinted rather than having the red eyed look and feeling like I need to claw my eyes out. I tried almost everyone there is, even the so called hypo-allergic ones. While it is not one of life's essentials, it is still a bit of a bummer.

I had mine tinted once and it was helpful. Great for the Summer. Maybe that's a better solution