The Rules
After canceling memberships, I started looking for other ways to save more and spend less. I shared my ideas with a friend and she recommended a book called, A Year of Less by Cait Flanders. I listened to it in about a week and was completely on board with her shopping ban idea and decided to focus on living a minimalist lifestyle. So, here are my rules for the shopping ban: (Note: keep in mind that this list is personal and will be different for everyone).
Yes:
- Toiletries, only when I run out (consider finding cheaper brands, buying in bulk if the price is better, and shop around).
- Groceries
- Gas
- Makeup if I run out and, on a budget
- Things that break and absolutely have to be replaced
- Travel on a budget (ex. Camping)
- Books, exchange on audible
- Haircuts (2-3 times a year)
- Pet supplies, buy in bulk on chewy
No:
- Clothes, shoes, and accessories
- Furniture (we have too much anyway)
- Coffee to go (make it at home instead)
- Fresh cut flowers or plants (who am I kidding, I don’t have a green thumb)
- Ulta visits (staying the F*ck out of ulta)
- Impulse buying on Amazon
- Getting nails done
- Sparkling water
- Whole Foods and Trader Joes
- Organic Produce
- Vacations, exceptions include going home for Thanksgiving and camping
There you have it! Those are the rules for the next year. I'm challenging myself to live life as a minimalist for a year in order to pay off all my student loans and become debt free. For me, this means leaving the military debt free and with a positive net worth.
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