Oh Crap! – Musings of an Unperfect Mommy

Buy Less Month

October 5, 2018

I know a lot of bloggers go on about a “no spend” month, but you can only really do that if your pantry is full and so are vehicle gas tanks. For the majority of us – especially those of us with kids – I don’t think it’s possible. What I think is easier is a “buy less” month, and I’ve decided to do that for October. The buy less seems to fit the Back to Basics theme as well so it’s a good time for it.

For starters, my makeup and skincare stash is a little full at the moment so I’ll go back to “shopping the stash” until those things are gone. Although, I’m almost out of foundation and there is a deal at Ulta for one I like, so I’m going to get that and put it aside until I’m ready for it later this month.

Next is food. I do need to make a meat run and add in shopping the perimeters of the grocery items with only a few canned or frozen basics tossed in. That’ll keep meals a little healthier but it will also allow the things I already have to get used up. I like to do this from time to time and then, when everything is pretty well gone, go on a pantry filling trip. I actually enjoy doing that kind of shopping. :-) However, if I need milk or bread or something else, then I will buy those things. It’s not all or nothing here.

I’m going to add books and things of that nature on the buy less list too – I have full shelves plus a library where I can even get loans from other libraries around the country. No need to buy anything else. Except the new issue of Family Circle when it comes out. :-P

And it’s Friday! I’ll get what I need to get done in the day so I can chill and relax tonight. I’ve still got my Friday night ritual going so that’s on (along with a mini bottle of Chardonnay). My daughter got a new movie for her birthday and we may watch that as well since we’ll all be home. Looks to be rainy for the weekend so I might do some baking and give our new oven a real workout then. I’ve really missed baking!

Soooo, Happy Friday and hope your weekend, wherever you are, is a good one. Be back soon.

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