tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post3126665056506015495..comments2023-10-26T06:50:27.261-07:00Comments on Simple Lovely: Let the Non-Spending Officially CommenceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-90358676488685709962010-03-04T22:43:24.585-08:002010-03-04T22:43:24.585-08:00I'm unofficially joining! We'll see how it...I'm unofficially joining! We'll see how it goes for the next month :) Great idea, btw!<br /><br />JenelleJenellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930676034863998261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-83266051220984358012010-02-22T14:47:00.652-08:002010-02-22T14:47:00.652-08:00I'm going to join in! I've decided to go ...I'm going to join in! I've decided to go on a 6 month clothes shopping hiatus. This includes shoes, bags and my personal weakness... scarves. <br /><br />That's about all the non-shopping I can manage. We're mid-renovation and still in need of building supplies.<br /><br />Thanks for the inspiration!Kristiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796510957740031670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-50624625801221799272010-02-20T01:38:49.124-08:002010-02-20T01:38:49.124-08:00I know I'm late but I've also decided to j...I know I'm late but I've also decided to join! I've been trying to do this and I think having a group of people dedicating themselves to do this will really help me do it!Christine Vihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12253293732109642451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-29704302914181142652010-02-18T07:58:51.177-08:002010-02-18T07:58:51.177-08:00Joining you in solidarity at least on the no-eatin...Joining you in solidarity at least on the no-eating-out front. I started this on Feb. 1, but maybe I will expand to non-necessary purchases...? Nice little challenge.Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063946647677566193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-76184906124331910232010-02-08T10:28:23.642-08:002010-02-08T10:28:23.642-08:00COUNT me in! I've been trying to do this ever ...COUNT me in! I've been trying to do this ever since i got married last july. let's just say we've improved, but i'm not where i want to be right now. it's always a good idea to play around with what we already have, and be creative. along with your goal, i'm also trying to open up more to charity/giving opportunities. when i feel like buying something unnecessary, instead i put my time and money where it counts. <br /><br />well, this should be fun! =)Brianna Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04779894634614425090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-11441586778401760682010-02-07T20:48:24.636-08:002010-02-07T20:48:24.636-08:00I'm in! I'm somewhat excited and I'm s...I'm in! I'm somewhat excited and I'm sure my husband will be thrilled. I think 60 days of not buying anything that isn't a necessity will teach me quite a bit. I will make the extra effort to go to the library, no more magazines (I spend a fortune on mags) and no more random house ware purchases. <br /><br />Good Luck to Me!jen shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487697136922593199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-921224490075769282010-02-06T20:25:21.978-08:002010-02-06T20:25:21.978-08:00I am in starting tomorrow (really scared though). ...I am in starting tomorrow (really scared though). No more daily trips to whole foods and those oh do delicious impulsive buys. I have an overflowing fridge and a freezer that I need to empty and to get impulsive shopping under control. I will be mindful with all other spending (no splurging for my toddler at the gap) though we have a birthday coming up and we are already splurging for a bday bash at gymboree. Oh well!Dananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-33289675612052778142010-02-06T10:32:46.165-08:002010-02-06T10:32:46.165-08:00I'm planning a trip to Europe this summer and ...I'm planning a trip to Europe this summer and there's no way I'm going to be able to afford it without a hiatus! I'm planning on 60 days start this Sunday, and mostly going to cut out frivolous shopping on clothing. I'm also going to try and limit eating out! Here goes...Emilynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-89503571243012710352010-02-05T22:28:26.644-08:002010-02-05T22:28:26.644-08:00I just think you are the coolest!!!! I kindoof ha...I just think you are the coolest!!!! I kindoof have already been on a bit of a hiatus so I wont be totally joining but this has very much motivated me in other areas! xxSimply Grovehttp://simplygrove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-73455310848874795182010-02-05T13:03:18.182-08:002010-02-05T13:03:18.182-08:00I'm in, too too ;) Great idea! I am saving m...I'm in, too too ;) Great idea! I am saving money to start graduate school sometime next year and need to learn how to spend more wisely. Sometimes, it's important to find the beauty in more than things on the store shelves. <br />Thank you for this gentle nudge.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15065138443828152013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-42076554059859826632010-02-05T02:07:36.980-08:002010-02-05T02:07:36.980-08:00I'm in too! I vow to spend no unnecessary mone...I'm in too! I vow to spend no unnecessary money until the Easter holidays which start 26th March. I'm getting married this year and renovating a house so I desperatley need to save. Thank you for giving me the push I needed!Sarah Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17056904503443805398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-23039379045548754622010-02-04T19:38:19.031-08:002010-02-04T19:38:19.031-08:00I'm in. can't speak for my husband, though...I'm in. can't speak for my husband, though, unfortunately.KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435195670201242295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-24779979339142658422010-02-04T18:35:49.435-08:002010-02-04T18:35:49.435-08:00I am in BUT I am going to start the 15th... I need...I am in BUT I am going to start the 15th... I need some time to pep-talk. This is coming at the perfect time. Thank you for the inspiration.Fern and Featherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06265636404181782735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-78386442610872961192010-02-04T17:25:59.643-08:002010-02-04T17:25:59.643-08:00Good for you! I did a spending fast last year and ...Good for you! I did a spending fast last year and think I'm due another one. It was so beneficial last year and did really reset my outlook!Jane Flanaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02984475822269048737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-14467964132099924022010-02-04T11:41:18.220-08:002010-02-04T11:41:18.220-08:00While I'm not in (We're still recovering f...While I'm not in (We're still recovering from not spending for 7 months due to hubby's layoff), I pledge to be mindful. And I look forward to hanging out with you on yours and gaining some mindfulness through it. Good luck!!PS~Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803905155373121909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-82128744476521671032010-02-04T10:12:10.307-08:002010-02-04T10:12:10.307-08:00I followed this last year and learned a lot while ...I followed this last year and learned a lot while enjoying each read. In addition to planning to try the two-monther, I also need a reason to get my blog going again. I may not blog about this very much since the content is directed in a little bit of a different direction, but I might submit some cryptic posts here and there!<br /><br />Thanks!Stephaniehttp://bigskills.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-75447645894809429222010-02-04T06:56:07.977-08:002010-02-04T06:56:07.977-08:00I'm in!
It's nice to have a support group...I'm in!<br /><br />It's nice to have a support group (and to share online our shopping wishes!)Although I do plan to cheat just a little...I will be buying fresh flowers for the house. I need a little color in the winter!Ashley Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203873857500170270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-55034245639749429542010-02-04T04:49:21.248-08:002010-02-04T04:49:21.248-08:00I'm in!
I rememebered your spending hiatus fro...I'm in!<br />I rememebered your spending hiatus from last year and had already talked my mom into doing it with me this year. We also started Feb 1st, and even though I'm not a huge "shopper" it has been surprisingly hard already! I am thinking of allowing thrift-shopping, though.....because I do love to swing through the local shops every so often. My goal is to be extrememly mindful, and to save money for our vacation in April!skhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00646543485376178222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-14740340482060992852010-02-03T22:47:43.276-08:002010-02-03T22:47:43.276-08:00I'm in; this is just what I've been waitin...I'm in; this is just what I've been waiting for, I keep buying nice new things for the house that we don't need. The only thing I'm allowing myself to buy is paint.Laurahttp://www.movetoportugal.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-25811996165075001402010-02-03T22:04:33.211-08:002010-02-03T22:04:33.211-08:00i followed your example last year for a period of ...i followed your example last year for a period of time, as well. man, was it tough. but also really necessary for us since husband was starting his own business. i became super lax around and after christmas -- darn those after-holiday sales!<br /><br />i need to start again, but i want to flesh it out. i am thinking less of a spending hiatus, more of a mindful consumption approach. i want to be more intentional with what i do choose to spend my money on...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-16440262527274480902010-02-03T21:53:32.220-08:002010-02-03T21:53:32.220-08:00I'm in. Need to take the focus off all the th...I'm in. Need to take the focus off all the things I think I need and realize I just want them. I'm also going to add to the challenge of trying to reduce the bills or elimante some expenses we currently have. Like paying for 100 channels that we never watch.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11537186805230816918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-17145040414513417962010-02-03T20:27:01.108-08:002010-02-03T20:27:01.108-08:00I'm in. What do I need to do on the blog besi...I'm in. What do I need to do on the blog besides check-in for accountability?omorialahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597635599378465611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-55274654836587438362010-02-03T20:18:44.491-08:002010-02-03T20:18:44.491-08:00i definitely should be doing this, but i'm not...i definitely should be doing this, but i'm not sure i can actually do it! i lost my job a few months back and now that i finally landed a new one (i start monday) i have been spending money that i don't even have yet!lenihttp://leni.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-91913009549397283182010-02-03T19:59:21.553-08:002010-02-03T19:59:21.553-08:00Count me in! I really want to save for a little s...Count me in! I really want to save for a little summer trip this year! But I know I'll for sure need the support. I'm very addicted to buying books - mostly at second hand stores, but nonetheless, I probably have enough to get me through to April 1st. So... let it begin!!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429908200230645325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1369717206174670865.post-55059186553052498692010-02-03T18:57:04.642-08:002010-02-03T18:57:04.642-08:00I started to this in February after what I will ca...I started to this in February after what I will call a conversation with my husband about the credit card bill. Although saving money is a perk, for me it is about self control, willpower, and like you..getting back to basics. I want to be able to do this and have it be no big deal. Already I am trying to get more creative with my current wardrobe, cook with what is on hand and generally avoid non essential purchases.<br /><br />I miss it though!:)The Story of the Stutz'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12924797780514210913noreply@blogger.com