Friday, 25 January 2013

Spending Ban Update #1

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I really wasn't planning on joining in with the spending ban. I didn't think I could do it, I have no willpower and am somewhat addicted to online shopping. Most people are doing the 100 day spending ban but I'm just going to see how long I can last. It's been 15 days so far and I'm happy to say I haven't spent a single penny on beauty products for myself (I did buy 2 giftsets but they're presents for other people)

The rules for my ban are simple: No beauty products and no candles. If I run out of things like cotton pads or nail polish remover I can buy them, hopefully with my Boots points.

I've found it easy so far but I'm scared to speak too soon! When I go shopping I dart away in the opposite direction from Boots and all those other naughty shops that call my name and shake their shiny new products in my face, I don't look on my favourite websites, I ignore offer/sale emails and I cancelled my Paypal account. If you're on a spending ban and have Paypal, get rid of it! You won't believe the difference it makes.

Good luck to everyone on a spending ban!
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  1. Anonymous25 January 2013 at 08:09

    I'm also starting with it in February, but I really doubt that I'm going to restrain myself for 100 days :)

    http://sparklewithlaughter.blogspot.com/

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.26 January 2013 at 06:19

      I really don't think I could last 100 days either, it would seem never ending! lol
      xo

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  2. Beth T25 January 2013 at 12:51

    Good luck with your spending ban! xx

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  3. E V E L Y N27 January 2013 at 10:13

    Good luck, you can do it! :D x

    Evelyn @ We Were Raised By Wolves

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  4. All About Ali Mai27 January 2013 at 14:02

    Well done lovely. You can do it. I slipped up today after a row with my parents but I will get back on track. xx

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.28 January 2013 at 15:08

      Thing's like that always make me want to cheer myself up with a purchase too. The odd slip up is nothing though compared to what we would usually spend! lol
      xo

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  5. The CSI girls28 January 2013 at 12:43

    haha i cannot believe you deleted paypal!

    That is serious dedication. I couldn't justify that, but good luck!
    I'm 28 days in and haven't bought any beauty products or clothes yet...

    http://cosmeticsshoppingandintoxication.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.28 January 2013 at 15:11

      Well done! :) I'm not as bad with spending loads on clothes now as I used to be so haven't added clothes to my banned list but haven't bought any new rags during my ban anyway.

      Paypal had to go, it's the devil! I'm having a blog sale though so using a family members account. haha
      xo

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  6. The CSI girls29 January 2013 at 00:47

    I've been avoiding boots. It's such a little temptress with all it's buy me make up offers. Well done for doing so well
    M x

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  7. Jade Wright29 January 2013 at 07:43

    Hahahaha I am seriously going to use that line next time someone calls me a shopaholic (which is frequently....)

    www.bohemianmuses.blogspot.com

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