I am one of those people who like to create resolutions upon the commencement of a new year. I like the idea of a fresh start and a clean slate; I like self-reflecting on what I have done well and where I have fallen short. For the past few years, I have tried several times …
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Shopping Ban Combination Update for February & March 2019
Let’s avoid the throat clearing and get straight to the point. I have been fabulously failing at sticking to my shopping ban rules for both February and March. I feel like I am at confession and I feel rather ashamed for failing so fantastically. Where do I start? Let’s start with my kitty crazed obsession …
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Shopping Ban Update for January 2019
On my way to work this morning, Brian cranked up Biggie Smalls “Hypnotize” as I am constantly singing the “refrain” (not sure if that is what you would call it). The song put me in a great mood to start the day and of course Brian got a laugh out of my off beat groove …
Shopping Ban 2019…
I have attempted a shopping ban a few times over the past few years, and I have failed. I don’t think you can go hog wild on ceasing to shop all together unless you have a reasonable outline of what is allowed and what is not allowed, and you check in monthly for accountability. I …
February Check In
In the bleak mid winter, February, although brief can be hard on the head. Canadians such as myself can expect copious amounts of snow, freezing temperatures and some days you don’t see the sun. In trying to make 2017 the year of mindfulness, thus far has been challenging. So, it is time to hit the …
Prepping for a Successful Shopping Ban
I am a firm believer in the old adage “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”, most especially if it is something you aspire to be or acquire. I have tried the “Shopping Ban” a couple of times, and I have failed, and perhaps I just wasn’t ready. I was a self proclaimed …
Shopping Ban Update for July
Here is an update on my “Shopping Ban” which is turning more into a shopping reduction. I cannot say I have been successful, but I am absolutely more aware of how I am spending my money. I am tracking everything I buy now on an app called “Spending” (free); which has bar charts and pie …
Shopping Ban & Weight Gain = Muffin Top
Some of my followers know that between December and early April, I was recovering from an invasive foot surgery. I was in a hard cast for six weeks and then a walking boot for seven weeks. It was a hard time for me not being able to hit the gym and pump those happy endorphins …
Shopping Ban Update – Week 3
“Shame… Shame… Shame…”, bet lots of you can guess where I am going with this and holy canolli were the last two episodes of Game of Thrones epic or what?!? Back to reality, I have good news and not so great news. Firstly, I am proud to say I paid off my Visa entirely (happy …
Shopping Ban Update – The First Week
I am only a week in and so far it has been fairly easy, but it is still very early on. Part of the reason why I am giving an update today is because it was my intention to brown bag my lunch daily at work to help save money. Today I failed …
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