I'm doing a no buy for January and certain categories I'm doing a 6 month no buy. Those are attainable goals for me. I'm on a no buy for clothes for 6 months as well. Today I had to throw away 47 lip products because they were old and yucky. But some weren't even used.. I can't waste like that ever again. The guilt was strong. You're mindset is contagious and my 47yr old butt is seeing things a little differently because of some of you young ladies here on the RUclips. Thank you and Happy New Year
I agree with you. I also had to take a hard look at all the stuff I have. I must admit, I should have put the coins in the bank instead of on stuff that is now taking up space in my home. Well...I am glad to find support on this channel..good luck on your 6 month journey. Keep us posted.
I did a no buy or low by for the last three years since the pandemic hit. It’s worked wonderfully well for paying things off and saving cash. Some of the best advice I can give is clean out and re-organize every closet; your clothes, all of your extra shampoos and soaps and toothpaste organize everything so that you know what you have (inventory of how much you have). Then you’ll know what you do not need to buy. If you have those inventory list with you when you go shopping then you’ll know, “I already has seven conditioners that I need to use up or I already have four deodorants.” I don’t need any more right now. It works for anything, make up, food in the pantry. You can spend that project time in January re-organizing and inventorying your storage areas. It’s super helpful for the whole year.
I have a larger no buy project this year. I am only going to buy food at 3 bulk stores. I can break that rule if the food is hand made or hand crafted. In other words, if it's locally made and not from a large company. The main why I'm doing this is is to save money. Alot of my excess spending on food last year was done at smaller stores buying processed food items or sauces that the larger stores don't sell. I also want to eat healthier and learn how to fill in gaps with things I grow, raise or make. I am a homesteader so food is something I'm already able to supplement. Thank You for inspiring this no buy project.
I'm all set for no-buy January! I'm pretty well fixed for what things I don't want to buy this month. And I'm going to remind myself, whenever I'm tempted, to just go back up to my room and look at all the stuff I've already got, and use THAT. Even if that means switching up from one product I'm tired of to another I've barely used but want to try. I have to remember *I have enough.* Doing it for just one month at a time should help me to build up a good non-buying habit.
Uh....I broke it today too because I bought pencils and oregano oil on line. But, this is a holiday and my month starts tomorrow. Plus tomorrow Is Monday and that's when we get back to our normal schedules.
@S t e p h a n i e yes it was supposed to start on January 1st and it did. And then I saw a hair styler tool and I bought it 😢 frankly most of my no buy is focused around makeup & clothes, but I also was not planning to buy any beauty tools or new hair products. I’ll just continue again from tomorrow!
@@ekaterinasabirova1971 it's not an easy time right now 😅😅I'm bombarded with marketing emails and all my fav brands have sales. let's stay strong and start from now
For me I needed to set myself up for a lifelong low buy otherwise I was just gonna spend regardless but feel worse about it When I first started I meditated on what I want the most: it ended up being green eyeshadow and blush lol So, I did some research and found formulas I'd like, I then bought certain things at certain times throughout last year. Sales, when I'd get tips at work, bigger goals being met like making credit payments, etc Now that I'm about 2 years into this new mindset it's been a lot easier to shrug things off, to stay on track and whatnot The greatest choice I made was enabling myself to spend so I could create a makeup collection that reflects my adventurous, luxurious and bold taste 2023 will be a year of replenishment and seeking deeply unique things as the base and toppings of my collection since I have enough filling. My next purchase will be Clionadh shades that I've spent a literal year making sure I want-- so I'm really proud of this journey, as a couple years ago I wouldn't have been able to tell you such a concise answer to "what do you want?" Instead of staying complacent and saying to myself I deserve things because I've been forced to exist-- I make myself earn it somehow because appreciation is a cycle like anything else. Thanks for this video, it's really helpful to anyone on a similar journey no matter how far along they are
I think I'm going to have different goals each week. for the first week, no flavored water/diet soda (I buy a lot of these), and they are $$. I will increase my no buys each week until it becomes a habit! My goal will be to pay ALL bills on time this month, and only focus on bills. cuz holidays are expensive!
That's such a good idea, build it up slowly as you go 😊 They say forming a habit is like a muscle and success breeds success, good luck! I'm starting with stuff I have loads of from Christmas (no chocolate or books) and also no shoes. We got some new wardrobes fitted last year and the amount of footwear I own as a ratio to the ones I actually wear is obscene. I only have two feet after all!
Shawna your voice is very pleasant. I am joining the challenge as i have more “inventory” around my house that i want to handle. So i want to stop the flow while i declutter and use things up. 🙃
So thankful that I found your channel last week!! I'm starting a no buy because I recently had to borrow a big sum and will have to deal with paying the debt for the next few months. It is going to be hard, because I'm also an emotional spender and am prone to collecting stuff, but the way you explain the no buy opportunities is very alluring. Thank you for your work and I'll be looking forward to checking in with you!!
Happy New Year Shawna, great video as always! I found that NOT self flagelating over breaking the no buy / diet / other ''activity'' and just going right back into it while also seeing what lesson I learned from the ''mistake'' is the best way to go for me. Sort of gentle parenting myself into not making perfect the enemy of good enough and gentle parenting myself into picking myself up if I fail.
Happy New Year Mia! This is a really great tip. I used to do the same thing and beat myself up for 'failing' and sometimes even spiral and feel down on myself. Learning to pick yourself back up and being gently with yourself, as you've mentioned, is a great lesson or habit to learn. Thank you 💕
I have struggled with a no buy month before too. It’s just that getting started part, when you’ve been doing things badly financially for so long, one month seems like a nightmare and incredibly long. I’ve been doing a no buy properly for almost two months now. I’ve made a few oppsies but there are so many more green days than red. And it’s amazing to look at that calendar, and see how well I’ve done regardless. 😌🧡
Great idea! Sometimes when I'm working towards a goal I put pebbles or marbles or something in a clear container every time I "do the thing" and that helps me see the accumulation of achievement. I'm quite a visual person so this may not work for everyone 🙂
I'm doing a no-buy year for personal things. But the exception is replacing things I really need ie skincare that's finished or underwear/shoes that really need replacing. The reasons: 1) home improvement, need a new couch that's old and slowly disintegration. 2) I want to focus on traveling more this year. 3) continue my savings for retirement. The important thing is definitely your why. If you have a strong why, it is so much easier to keep to your no-buy season because you have a focus.
I just found your channel and subscribed! My birthday is in January, so I won't be doing a bonafide no-buy, but I plan to do a low-buy from February 1 to November 30 ($50 discretionary spending limit). I want to retire in four years, so paring down my belongings over the next year or so is a good idea to keep me on track toward that goal. Thank you for the food for thought!
Happy New Year, Shawna! Thanks for your AMAZING content 🌹I am starting my No Buy Year/ Very Low Buy Year today. I am SO excited and low key freaking out. This is going to change my life completely. Good luck to everyone who is doing this with us! 🎉🎊
Thank you so much, as I commented earlier in your community tab I feel quite intimidated by no-buys even though I know I should probably go on one. So I feel like I really needed this video
thank you for your videos! inspired me to try again after my last no buy January had no lasting effect.. will do 2 months and also need to buy a monitor. but I will decide quickly to not waste too much time researching. and I will now write down my why and think about goals.. my goals are mental health related so it's harder to quantify ... I just wanna feel less controlled by my urges
Sounds good 👌😅 good luck to all of us! I'm still working on finishing off my plans for contentment year. I made plans for few panning projects as well... I will still need some days but I'm doing work every day on it
I am (kind of 😬) looking forward to No Buy January and I hope it positively effects my spending habits for the rest of the year as in a no/low buy year. I spend way too much money shopping to find happiness. I have been through a very hard time the past few years and my shopping has definitely reflected that. And I enjoy shopping, I admit it! It’s fun! So I am planning on slowly decluttering to see what I already have and remove what I don’t use or care for. We shall see how it goes because I almost bought something today 😬😬😬.
Shopping is fun as long as you’re not in debt. Once you’re heavily in debt it’s v frightening. I never thought I could do a year long no buy after decades of retail Therapy and overspending. But I did. That helped me see that things don’t fill the hole inside. Good luck
I feel ok right now at the beginning of the month, BUT, my birthday is at the end of the month and friends and family are already asking me what I want. They know I love makeup so I usually get Sephora and Ulta gift cards. Just feels like a cheat using my bday as a get “free” makeup time when I’m just starting my no buy. I’m thinking of other things I want/need (shampoo, flats, clothes) but asking for makeup is so tempting
For me it’s time to get smart! I’m a nurse in the UK. I have v limited resources and thanks to a previous love of shopping therapy I am also in debt. Plus we are seriously in a cost of living crisis thanks to Brex(sh)it. All it has done is made us all significantly worse off. My no buy is supporting me to heal my relationship with money, use my limited resources in the best way possible and get out of debt. Taking back control of my life was a boost in itself in 22 (my first no buy year). I will keep doing year long no buys until I feel my relationship with money has totally reformed. (My exceptions are a birthday and Christmas gift to myself and buying my skincare on BF). So excited for year 2 ❤
Do you have any no buy documents? I just need a way to organize things. I like to bullet journal and write stuff down. I'm just struggling what kind of rules I want for myself. A big struggle for me is going to be not spending money with friends.
Hey Miranda! I've shared a few over on my buy me a coffee, my savings tracker is free along with the low buy bingo templates. In an up coming Sunday video I'll be going through what I'm using this year. It's all on notion, and either you can re-create it yourself on paper or notion, or pay for some of the packs. I'm not sure that I'll have time to create free resources though :/ I will if I can!
this video is great! I wish tho, it was released some time prior to the planned no-buy so we could all, together, set our goals and do our thinking and everything else you mentioned in your video and kick start together in Jan... but I will def learn from your tips and suggestions and try something at my end.
@@shawnaripari of course! And you made better than some of us lol I planned to get some videos up this month but didnt 😂😂 You made some great points and observations and I plan to implement them as soon as I can too ♥ ♥ The fact is, this is an excellent video!
I am excited to participate and to have a community of people that will encourage me on this journey. I have to admit I am intimidated but anxious to see how it goes. Rachelle in Seattle 😍
I'm not really concerned about corporations. People taking care of their financial health isn't a trend in my opinion. Plus, helping people take control of their finances matters way more to me that corporations. Capitalism treats consumers like bottomless money pits and that is not sustainable, nor the reality I want to support.
Again, it doesn't matter where people spend their money if they can't afford to spend it. I am not advocating that people never spend money. I advocate for people to learn how to spend within their means. The average American credit card holder has over $6k, nearly 7k worth of consumer debt. The "average" way people spend = incurring debt. Not here for it. I get your concern for small businesses and sympathize. But, people will always need to buy stuff and therefore there is a place for small businesses. To focus on "what about small businesses" is a bit of a what-about-me- mentality and suggests overspending is ok as long as it's "worthwhile." It's focusing on the wrong thing, in my opinion.
Thanks for the inspo to define my why for No Buy January! 👉🏼😉 I really want to revel in my satisfaction with my winter wardrobe (and stop the shopping and scrolling despite having enough!) by taking OOTD pics and identifying 3-5 winter outfit formulas. I also want to get a good head start on my savings goals this year and allocate what I save on personal purchases towards my travel sinking fund.
Ouuuu I love these fashion goals. I've been doing the same (with the stop scrolling) because my wardrobe is awsome and I need to stop keeping an eye out for new things! I love your OOTD idea too!
I'm doing a no buy for January and certain categories I'm doing a 6 month no buy. Those are attainable goals for me. I'm on a no buy for clothes for 6 months as well. Today I had to throw away 47 lip products because they were old and yucky. But some weren't even used.. I can't waste like that ever again. The guilt was strong. You're mindset is contagious and my 47yr old butt is seeing things a little differently because of some of you young ladies here on the RUclips. Thank you and Happy New Year
I know what you mean about that feeling when you have to throw away stuff you haven't used. I'm wishing you all the best on your no buy journey!
I agree with you. I also had to take a hard look at all the stuff I have. I must admit, I should have put the coins in the bank instead of on stuff that is now taking up space in my home. Well...I am glad to find support on this channel..good luck on your 6 month journey. Keep us posted.
@@monumentmom2311 thank you. I'll be sharing it on my channel.. Accountability
I did a no buy or low by for the last three years since the pandemic hit. It’s worked wonderfully well for paying things off and saving cash. Some of the best advice I can give is clean out and re-organize every closet; your clothes, all of your extra shampoos and soaps and toothpaste organize everything so that you know what you have (inventory of how much you have). Then you’ll know what you do not need to buy. If you have those inventory list with you when you go shopping then you’ll know, “I already has seven conditioners that I need to use up or I already have four deodorants.” I don’t need any more right now. It works for anything, make up, food in the pantry. You can spend that project time in January re-organizing and inventorying your storage areas. It’s super helpful for the whole year.
Great tips, thanks so much for sharing 💖
I have a larger no buy project this year.
I am only going to buy food at 3 bulk stores. I can break that rule if the food is hand made or hand crafted. In other words, if it's locally made and not from a large company.
The main why I'm doing this is is to save money. Alot of my excess spending on food last year was done at smaller stores buying processed food items or sauces that the larger stores don't sell. I also want to eat healthier and learn how to fill in gaps with things I grow, raise or make. I am a homesteader so food is something I'm already able to supplement.
Thank You for inspiring this no buy project.
Thanks for sharing your goals with us Mohammed!
I'm all set for no-buy January! I'm pretty well fixed for what things I don't want to buy this month. And I'm going to remind myself, whenever I'm tempted, to just go back up to my room and look at all the stuff I've already got, and use THAT. Even if that means switching up from one product I'm tired of to another I've barely used but want to try. I have to remember *I have enough.* Doing it for just one month at a time should help me to build up a good non-buying habit.
I love your mindset and the reminder to just go look and play with our room full of things if we're feeling bored or that itch for something new.
Never clicked so fast, having broken my no buy today. My no buy started today.
I broke my no buy as well yesterday I wanted to not buy anything until after march
Uh....I broke it today too because I bought pencils and oregano oil on line. But, this is a holiday and my month starts tomorrow. Plus tomorrow Is Monday and that's when we get back to our normal schedules.
@S t e p h a n i e yes it was supposed to start on January 1st and it did. And then I saw a hair styler tool and I bought it 😢 frankly most of my no buy is focused around makeup & clothes, but I also was not planning to buy any beauty tools or new hair products. I’ll just continue again from tomorrow!
@@ekaterinasabirova1971 it's not an easy time right now 😅😅I'm bombarded with marketing emails and all my fav brands have sales. let's stay strong and start from now
Yes, from today. I hadn't firmly decided whether or not I was going to do it until today.
For me I needed to set myself up for a lifelong low buy otherwise I was just gonna spend regardless but feel worse about it
When I first started I meditated on what I want the most: it ended up being green eyeshadow and blush lol
So, I did some research and found formulas I'd like, I then bought certain things at certain times throughout last year. Sales, when I'd get tips at work, bigger goals being met like making credit payments, etc
Now that I'm about 2 years into this new mindset it's been a lot easier to shrug things off, to stay on track and whatnot
The greatest choice I made was enabling myself to spend so I could create a makeup collection that reflects my adventurous, luxurious and bold taste
2023 will be a year of replenishment and seeking deeply unique things as the base and toppings of my collection since I have enough filling.
My next purchase will be Clionadh shades that I've spent a literal year making sure I want-- so I'm really proud of this journey, as a couple years ago I wouldn't have been able to tell you such a concise answer to "what do you want?"
Instead of staying complacent and saying to myself I deserve things because I've been forced to exist-- I make myself earn it somehow because appreciation is a cycle like anything else.
Thanks for this video, it's really helpful to anyone on a similar journey no matter how far along they are
I'm glad you feel this way, and thanks so much for sharing 💖
I think I'm going to have different goals each week. for the first week, no flavored water/diet soda (I buy a lot of these), and they are $$. I will increase my no buys each week until it becomes a habit! My goal will be to pay ALL bills on time this month, and only focus on bills. cuz holidays are expensive!
That's such a good idea, build it up slowly as you go 😊 They say forming a habit is like a muscle and success breeds success, good luck! I'm starting with stuff I have loads of from Christmas (no chocolate or books) and also no shoes. We got some new wardrobes fitted last year and the amount of footwear I own as a ratio to the ones I actually wear is obscene. I only have two feet after all!
I really like this approach!
Shawna your voice is very pleasant. I am joining the challenge as i have more “inventory” around my house that i want to handle. So i want to stop the flow while i declutter and use things up. 🙃
Yay! I'm happy to have you joining us
So thankful that I found your channel last week!! I'm starting a no buy because I recently had to borrow a big sum and will have to deal with paying the debt for the next few months. It is going to be hard, because I'm also an emotional spender and am prone to collecting stuff, but the way you explain the no buy opportunities is very alluring. Thank you for your work and I'll be looking forward to checking in with you!!
Hopefully your no buy will be the opportunity you'd like it to be. Wishing you all the best 💕
Happy New Year Shawna, great video as always!
I found that NOT self flagelating over breaking the no buy / diet / other ''activity'' and just going right back into it while also seeing what lesson I learned from the ''mistake'' is the best way to go for me. Sort of gentle parenting myself into not making perfect the enemy of good enough and gentle parenting myself into picking myself up if I fail.
Happy New Year Mia!
This is a really great tip. I used to do the same thing and beat myself up for 'failing' and sometimes even spiral and feel down on myself. Learning to pick yourself back up and being gently with yourself, as you've mentioned, is a great lesson or habit to learn. Thank you 💕
I have struggled with a no buy month before too. It’s just that getting started part, when you’ve been doing things badly financially for so long, one month seems like a nightmare and incredibly long. I’ve been doing a no buy properly for almost two months now. I’ve made a few oppsies but there are so many more green days than red. And it’s amazing to look at that calendar, and see how well I’ve done regardless. 😌🧡
That's a great idea to mark it on a calendar. Think I'm going to use your idea in my budget planner 😊
Thank you so much for sharing this with us because it is incredible! I'm so proud of you 💕
Great idea! Sometimes when I'm working towards a goal I put pebbles or marbles or something in a clear container every time I "do the thing" and that helps me see the accumulation of achievement. I'm quite a visual person so this may not work for everyone 🙂
I'm doing a no-buy year for personal things. But the exception is replacing things I really need ie skincare that's finished or underwear/shoes that really need replacing.
The reasons: 1) home improvement, need a new couch that's old and slowly disintegration. 2) I want to focus on traveling more this year. 3) continue my savings for retirement.
The important thing is definitely your why. If you have a strong why, it is so much easier to keep to your no-buy season because you have a focus.
Thanks for sharing Laine! I also agree about the why, it really gives you focus, especially in the moments where you might be struggling.
I am all for it. I am also doing a no buy for 12 weeks. It is a wonderful time to use up what I have..
totally agree!
Using up what you have becomes addictive. ❤
I just found your channel and love it. I am excited for no buy January and I also created a great no buy list for 2023! Happy New Year!
Yes Kimberly!
I’m trying to show my collection love this year and therefore doing a low/no buy! This content will be extremely helpful for me ❤ thank you
Glad to hear it Nikki!
Day 1 is done :) Really proud of myself. I will keep trying my best.
Today is day 2, you can do it!
@@KatieM786 Yay thank you so much :) You really help me on my journey
Day 2 was really difficult but I made it to day 3 :)
I just found your channel and subscribed! My birthday is in January, so I won't be doing a bonafide no-buy, but I plan to do a low-buy from February 1 to November 30 ($50 discretionary spending limit). I want to retire in four years, so paring down my belongings over the next year or so is a good idea to keep me on track toward that goal. Thank you for the food for thought!
That's an amazing goal and I'll be rooting for you, Yen! Happy early birthday too !
Happy New Year, Shawna! Thanks for your AMAZING content 🌹I am starting my No Buy Year/ Very Low Buy Year today. I am SO excited and low key freaking out. This is going to change my life completely. Good luck to everyone who is doing this with us! 🎉🎊
I freaking love your energy Jewel! Let's get it!
@@shawnaripari 💜🥂
Thank you so much, as I commented earlier in your community tab I feel quite intimidated by no-buys even though I know I should probably go on one. So I feel like I really needed this video
I just saw your previous comment. You got this!
@@shawnaripari aww thanks, that’s so sweet. I feel like following the videos you make for us will really help
thank you for your videos! inspired me to try again after my last no buy January had no lasting effect.. will do 2 months and also need to buy a monitor. but I will decide quickly to not waste too much time researching. and I will now write down my why and think about goals.. my goals are mental health related so it's harder to quantify ... I just wanna feel less controlled by my urges
I get where you're coming from especially the mental health component but also that being a little difficult to quantity
I started mine dec 18 and its going strong!
Yay! Congratulations 🎉
perfect timing! You have read my mind with this video.... I've been watching from Sydney, Australia. Happy New Year!!! xxxx
Sounds good 👌😅 good luck to all of us! I'm still working on finishing off my plans for contentment year. I made plans for few panning projects as well... I will still need some days but I'm doing work every day on it
I'm still working on finalizing mine too 😅
Yes! Same thinking about owning a home soon stop me from buying stuffs this couple of days. We can do this. Happy New Year! Shawna 🎉
Happy New Year Maru! Hopefully we can work on our home ownership goals together 💕
I am (kind of 😬) looking forward to No Buy January and I hope it positively effects my spending habits for the rest of the year as in a no/low buy year. I spend way too much money shopping to find happiness. I have been through a very hard time the past few years and my shopping has definitely reflected that. And I enjoy shopping, I admit it! It’s fun! So I am planning on slowly decluttering to see what I already have and remove what I don’t use or care for. We shall see how it goes because I almost bought something today 😬😬😬.
Thanks for sharing Kathy! I'll be rooting for you, because you can do it 💕
Shopping is fun as long as you’re not in debt. Once you’re heavily in debt it’s v frightening. I never thought I could do a year long no buy after decades of retail Therapy and overspending. But I did. That helped me see that things don’t fill the hole inside. Good luck
I feel ok right now at the beginning of the month, BUT, my birthday is at the end of the month and friends and family are already asking me what I want. They know I love makeup so I usually get Sephora and Ulta gift cards. Just feels like a cheat using my bday as a get “free” makeup time when I’m just starting my no buy. I’m thinking of other things I want/need (shampoo, flats, clothes) but asking for makeup is so tempting
For me it’s time to get smart! I’m a nurse in the UK. I have v limited resources and thanks to a previous love of shopping therapy I am also in debt. Plus we are seriously in a cost of living crisis thanks to Brex(sh)it. All it has done is made us all significantly worse off. My no buy is supporting me to heal my relationship with money, use my limited resources in the best way possible and get out of debt. Taking back control of my life was a boost in itself in 22 (my first no buy year). I will keep doing year long no buys until I feel my relationship with money has totally reformed.
(My exceptions are a birthday and Christmas gift to myself and buying my skincare on BF). So excited for year 2 ❤
Yay! Congratulations on finishing your no buy year and wishing you the best as you enter year 2 💖
I'm here for healing our relationship with Money and paying off debt 🙏🏼 Congrats on your first year! 💐🎉
So here for this!
Alright, let’s do this!!! ❤
Woot woot! 🎈
I don't want to deter anyone from no-buying (in fact, I'm participating!), but would still love to know the shade of lipstick you are wearing.
it's the lipstick in my 100 uses project pan fiery fuschia from maybelline!
Do you have any no buy documents? I just need a way to organize things. I like to bullet journal and write stuff down. I'm just struggling what kind of rules I want for myself. A big struggle for me is going to be not spending money with friends.
Hey Miranda! I've shared a few over on my buy me a coffee, my savings tracker is free along with the low buy bingo templates. In an up coming Sunday video I'll be going through what I'm using this year. It's all on notion, and either you can re-create it yourself on paper or notion, or pay for some of the packs. I'm not sure that I'll have time to create free resources though :/ I will if I can!
I’m in I’m in I’m in!!
Yes, Angelica!
this video is great! I wish tho, it was released some time prior to the planned no-buy so we could all, together, set our goals and do our thinking and everything else you mentioned in your video and kick start together in Jan... but I will def learn from your tips and suggestions and try something at my end.
I'm just one person 😅 I did the best I could
@@shawnaripari of course! And you made better than some of us lol I planned to get some videos up this month but didnt 😂😂 You made some great points and observations and I plan to implement them as soon as I can too ♥ ♥ The fact is, this is an excellent video!
Great video
Great video! Thank you so much 😃
I am excited to participate and to have a community of people that will encourage me on this journey. I have to admit I am intimidated but anxious to see how it goes. Rachelle in Seattle 😍
Yay! We're happy to have you here Rachelle!
We got this Rachelle. Stacey in California😊
I will not judge you I need to wash my bed sheets and towels more often.
thank you Renee 😂🙌
Happy New Year!!!
Happy New Year!
Oh and happy new year 🎉
May i ask what happens when businesses close because of this trend.
I'm not really concerned about corporations. People taking care of their financial health isn't a trend in my opinion. Plus, helping people take control of their finances matters way more to me that corporations. Capitalism treats consumers like bottomless money pits and that is not sustainable, nor the reality I want to support.
@@shawnaripari I am referring to small businesses where people have put all they had financially, physically and mentally on the line.
Again, it doesn't matter where people spend their money if they can't afford to spend it. I am not advocating that people never spend money. I advocate for people to learn how to spend within their means. The average American credit card holder has over $6k, nearly 7k worth of consumer debt. The "average" way people spend = incurring debt. Not here for it. I get your concern for small businesses and sympathize. But, people will always need to buy stuff and therefore there is a place for small businesses. To focus on "what about small businesses" is a bit of a what-about-me- mentality and suggests overspending is ok as long as it's "worthwhile." It's focusing on the wrong thing, in my opinion.
Really great video
January is a difficult month for me because it's my Birthday month. All those "birthday" offers. LOL
I feel you Renee! We've got your back, friend!
Thank you so much for another great video Shawna! Loving the No Buy content - keep em coming! Lots of love from the UK 🥰.
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 💕
Thanks for the inspo to define my why for No Buy January!
👉🏼😉 I really want to revel in my satisfaction with my winter wardrobe (and stop the shopping and scrolling despite having enough!) by taking OOTD pics and identifying 3-5 winter outfit formulas. I also want to get a good head start on my savings goals this year and allocate what I save on personal purchases towards my travel sinking fund.
Ouuuu I love these fashion goals. I've been doing the same (with the stop scrolling) because my wardrobe is awsome and I need to stop keeping an eye out for new things! I love your OOTD idea too!
@@shawnaripari seriously, why do I keep scrolling?! 😭