Over the past few months I've started, and failed at more spending bans than I care to remember. I love making a cheeky purchase, and have enough product at home to keep me going for some time.
For some reason, the words 'spending ban' make me come out in a cold sweat, and my debit card twitchy, so instead of committing to not buy anything new, I'm going to reward myself for every product I use up.
I did something similar many months ago (post here) and found it a really good way of spending less, but without using the dreaded words 'spending ban'.
I'd love for you to get involved if you're a product hoarder like me, or just fancy clearing down your stash a little.
My plan is to put:
50p in a piggy bank for each sachet/small sample I use up
£1 for full size products (cleansers, mascaras, etc)
£5 for high price items (perfumes, anything over £50)
After a few months, I'll see how much I have saved and treat myself to a haul (well, I can't be good forever!).
Want to join me? Leave a comment below and I'll catch up with you regularly on Twitter.
Ooh now this is a great challenge! I am on a spending ban till the London meet up on 27th of this month and have managed to not purchase a single item, despite breaking out in cold sweats over the sales xx
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wow, so impressed with how you've done with the spending ban!! x
DeleteWow, that's such a good idea. I agree, spending bans only make you want to buy more! I will be starting this soon :)
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yay! let me know how you get on x
DeleteI love this idea! I have boxes of half used products and I just keep buying more. Definitely need to make a point of using them up!
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I think we all just love a sneaky purchase :)
DeleteWhat a great idea with the cash incentive! Id be skint though because I soon finish things! Beth May Blogs
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I need your tips - I hardly ever finish anything!
DeleteLove this idea...its a good one. Whilst I did okay on my spending ban, I know what you mean about the effect of those (dirty) words...this is a less scary and sweat inducing idea!
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I have sh*t loads of products, I have not even tried once let alone close to using up...I need some drastic restrictive measures I think!
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use them up, save the pennies for a new bag - how's that for an incentive? :)
DeleteThis is BRILLIANT. I'm SO in.
ReplyDeleteexcellent! x
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