Let’s talk about WHY. In my stories on Friday, I chatted to you all a little about my past and how long it took me to start working on my shopping addiction. (Saved that to the end of my highlights for those who want to watch.) I had found an old blog post from 2009…
Month: February 2020
Four Shopping Rules for Your Wardrobe
So now we’ve been over some ways that The Four Shopping Rules can help slow down our consumption. Let me review… Closet Control IDENTIFY – there’s a problem here and you want to change, make a plan, know your why.INVENTORY – take note (mental, written, digital) of all the clothing you own. You may purge…
Minimal Packing List for Rainy Portland
I love creating a minimal packing list from my vacations — not only to help someone else who may struggle with packing, but also to help myself the next time I go on a trip! It’s so nice to have a reference point! And I have to start this post by saying that sometimes I…
Frequent Buyer Rewards: How to Avoid
In my shopping hay days, one of the traps that I always seemed to get caught up in was Frequent Buyer Rewards programs. As a deal seeker and sale finding professional deep down in my soul, it was an easy trigger for me. With discounts upon discounts, they were practically giving things away! (I’m looking…
Advertising: The Way I See It
Just a few thoughts on advertising. And for that, I want to go all the way back to step one of The Four Shopping Rules: IDENTIFY. This covers such a wide range of topics and conversations, from simply identifying that you want to change and slow down, to making a plan for yourself, to knowing…
Appreciation For What We Have
Let’s talk about appreciation. When people message me asking: How do I do this?How do I stop wanting new things?How do I turn off my FOMO?How can I QUIT shopping? I’m thrilled to share #thefourshoppingrules, and all the other little tricks I have learned over the years to slow down in the moment. But the…