Comments on: How to Quit Buying Stuff

By: Sara

Sara — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 22:35:34 +0000

In reply to Rachel. Hi Rachel! I'm glad you're having such a good experience with a no-spend month. It completely cured me of just buying "stuff" and I am a much more conscious consumer now. Thanks for reaching out across the ocean. :-)

By: Rachel

Rachel — Fri, 20 Jan 2017 20:34:38 +0000

A great post. We started a no spend month on the first of January. I can’t believe all the money we’ve saved so far. Just like you said I feel empowered by the experience and it’s not as hard as I thought it would be. I’ve also realised that I am the main spender in our house. So when I stop we save money. My husband is thrilled with me. He can’t believe the savings too. Keep up the good writing. Regards, Rachel, all the way from Ireland.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 14:18:24 +0000

In reply to Daria. Hi Daria. That's a great idea at the end of your comment. I am definitely purchasing more consciously but I'm human! I love the idea about tackling a couple of things on my to-do list when the urge hits. Thanks so much!

By: Daria

Daria — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 16:35:56 +0000

Awesome post! Thank you for sharing! I think many people today buy stuff to make themselves feel better. Shopping therapy, right? I sometimes find myself craving a trip to Home Goods 🙂 But there is a wonderful freedom in having less stuff. Less stuff to clean, less stuff to maintain…Now when I find myself wanting to shop I force myself to complete at least two of the items on my long to do list. Then the urge to shop passes!