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-- Edited by member on Monday 19th of September 2011 12:45:31 PM

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I'm in!


ditto to what you said, plus $15 each week can be spent (to keep me from going nuts), and I get to spend half of any birthday money I might get from my grandparents.


Hmmm, should we try to go through memorial day? That's what, 2 months?



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I started a semi-ban (certain things are allowed) in January, but wasn't actually able to follow it until recently. That was just a self-control thing I had to learn. So now that I'm back on the wagon, I'll join.

Things That Are Banned:

  • I have enough clothes. Literally no more room. I weed out things I don't like/don't fit on a fairly regular basis, and there is still not enough room.
  • No more shoes. Again, no more room to put them. How many pairs of black sandals and boots do I really need??
  • No more handbags. As you all can see, I have every category covered.
  • And of course I don't need to be spending the money.


Things That Are Allowed:

  • Jewelry I make myself. But I will still try not to go overboard.
  • Clothing items that are replacements for things I already own and like. Mainly basics that are stained or don't fit anymore.



I really don't have any specific time frame. This is really just something I need to learn to live by (or at least while I'm on my current salary).

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I'm always on the ban, off the ban, etc. But since January, I've only used my cc once, which is a trend I hope to continue. I've been semi-on the ban since about February. My rule is that I have $50 each week to spend on entertainment type things. If I have some left over, I can spend it on beauty/clothing/shoes/etc. Or I can save it and combine it with the next week's leftover $$.


Results? I visit Target and ON more than I used to and the boy gets to pay for a lot more dinners out. I'm bad! But luckily, I knew I was going to do this and saved some xmas gift cards for use throughout the spring/summer.


I'm also spending more time going to thrift/vintage stores and places like Marshalls and TJMaxx. I find the thrill of finding some amazing deal (for something only I truly love) helps make up for a lack of new, pretty things each week.



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I'm with you ShopChicago.  I need to ban myself again. I tried the shopping diet and that failed.  I think I was thinking about it too nicely.  I am going to call it a ban and know that I can bend it every now and then.  Besides I need to exercise every night instead of shop online so I can buy cute clothes.



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Count me in I have been on one since the first of March after I got my black and cream dress. Iam itching to buy something but I need to save for dental work and put aside 130.00 a month for house cleaning- yes I finally found someone Iam thrilled she came yesterday and she done a great job.


 OH I forget! Most imporant if we having the dallas get-together in june I need to save for that

Okay coming back to add that I can buy some shorts b/c I only have a few and I need some more, but they have to under 30.00

-- Edited by kaykay at 18:00, 2006-03-31

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I'm in. I have always been on and off a ban, but I really need to start saving, well learning how to budget myself, because the real world comes in august when I graduate.


The only things i am allow to buy



  • Finish easter basket

  • Replacing stained or worn out clothes

See, I don't have the problem of my closet being to small. It is huge and I have it all to myself. Which is really bad.



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I'm in on this. I've been spending money like crazy lately. I'll be on the ban until after I have this baby and lose any excess weight. I want to have money saved for a new post-baby wardrobe; I think this will motivate me to get back into shape quicker.

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I'm in too. I do not need anymore clothes and snowboard season is almost over so I can start saving some serious money (insted of dropping almost $100 on lift tickets every second week)


Although I do need...
-some running shoes (for actual running, not just looking cute)
-some running pants/yoga pants to work out in
-a spring bag. But will only buy a bag that I love. And will hopefully pay for with birthday $$$


Must.Save.Money! I have been spending way to much lately.



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i'm on a full-out ban starting today until 8/1. i was on one basically all last year, only allowing myself to buy stuff related to my wedding, which is why i went a bit crazy with the shopping for the past three months or so.


reasons:



  • my business is going full-time as of july 1, so i have no more day-job income (which is what i've been used to living on for the past 5 years) and will just have business income (which is good, but sporadic)
  • my husband and i are moving either 7/1 or 8/1 and obvioualy moving requires a ton of expenses - packing stuff, movers, security deposit, etc
  • we would like to take a trip to greece or italy for our first wedding anniversary in september, so we'll need money for that
  • I HAVE TOO MANY CLOTHES ALREADY!

things i'm allowed to spend money on:



  • business related expenses (but nothing frivolous like new file folders just because i think they are pretty) - this is also the ONLY thing i am allowed to put on my credit card
  • necessary drugstore items (but no makeup and sephora-type things)
  • groceries
  • gifts for friends' birthdays
  • moving related expenses
  • travel expenses
  • cat food & litter (but no more toys - they have plenty!)

the only way i am allowed to spend any money on clothes is if somehow something absolutely necessary in my closet is lost to spontaneous combustion.




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I am in as well. My ban will last until 8/06 Here are my terms:



  • I, under no circumstances, can buy the hayden-harnett purse I have been eyeing. Well maybe if I win the lottery!

  • I will buy only 1 more pair of shoes for spring and 1 dress. Cheapie t shirts are okay as well.

  • No more make up.

  • No more trips to target when I do not have a specific need.

  • Only shop with a list.

  • Do not deviate from said list.

  • I must sleep on any purchases that I am considering.

  • One celabration purchase if I get my raise.


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aw shucks I am in too! I have sort of been trying to make myself go on a ban for awhile now and now heres a reason!


there is nothing that I even remotly need, only want, and I need to save money to move.


the only things I can but are facewashes, and baby things.




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I am going on a diet too. I've been a bit reckless these past few weeks and my whole income tax refund barely put a dent in my debt.


So....



  • No more shopping on the charge! In fact, I am going to freeze said charge cards.

  • When an item costs more than $50, must sleep on it.

What I can have...



  • The Hayden-Harnett purse since I already ordered it and won't get it until mid-April...it will be my work bag.

  • The short sleeved Mike & Chris trench hoodie but only AFTER seeing it IRL and determining whether fit will be an issue at that point.

  • $50 of enjoyment money each month

Ugh.


 



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I can't go on a full blown shopping ban because I'm still building my new work wardrobe (dress code is significantly more relaxed)


But.......absolutely no more beauty products!


I could seriously save so much money on this alone. My beauty freeze is until 8/1.


Nothing needs replenishing........so I'll put that excuse to bed!


I hope to join you all in the clothing/shoes thing soon.



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I am so with you.  Actually since last summer, I have only been buying clothes that I needed or absolutely loved.  Unfortunately for me, I still have a lot of needs in the clothing department.  So far, here are my shopping guidelines:



  • I do not need any more makeup, except for mascara, and even then, I should be okay for another six months. 

  • No more than one necklace, maybe one bracelet, and two pairs of earrings (costume jewelry, not fine jewelry!).

  • Everything and anything related to my being a bridesmaid on October.


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I need to be in on this too.  I have been spending money like crazy!  So, here are the terms of my self-imposed quasi-shopping ban for the month of April.  Please help me enforce this, girls!!


Okay I have been updating and revising my wardrobe since I lost my baby weight plus more, and many of my older clothes don't fit anymore.  So having said that, I can only purchase items that fall into one or more of the following categories:


1. flats in a neutral color, to go with my new Ben Sherman summer hanging out dress


2. comfy, cotton hanging out dresses or skirts (must be under $50 unless love it)


3. trench if I see one for a decent price that I love


4.  shoes to go with my Easter outfit


5.  brown purse -either from anthro w/ credit or the kooba i want 


6.  only 1 chai from starbucks a week


7.  other WELL-PRICED and comfy shoes that may need to complete summer wardrobe (i.e. black suede wedges--SM or Target version)


 8.  something to complete new Calvin Klein skirt outfit, if needed


9.  cute t-shirts (maximum $50)


10.  1 or 2 pr hanging out pants (maximum $50)


 *NO MORE BABY CLOTHES OTHER THAN SHOES AND NO NON-CLOTHES ITEMS OTHER THAN STARBUCKS ONCE A WEEK AND BOOK ON PARENTING


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I'm in too.  I've been fairly good since I moved from Hawaii to California, but dropped a lot of money this weekend going to Ventura & Santa Barbara.  Granted, I found cute stuff @ a thrift store, but I didn't really need it.


I'll hold out as long as possible & will really exercise caution whenever making a purchase.  The only thing I need is lingerie, but everything else would be excessive.


Thanks shopchicago33 & good luck to all who are trying to curb their shopping.



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I'm in too.  I'm allowing myself $100 - $150 a month for clothing purchases and I have to pay cash for anything I buy with that money, no using CCs.  Also, I'm going to try to get used to this "diet" because I'm starting law school next year and will not have $500+ a month to spend on clothes.  We'll see...

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I would like to join. I am going to go drastic and take my morning coffee in a thermos. I have tried this before and it worked out okay. My coffee is just as good as the coffee shop...seriously. Also:

-No more magazines. OMG. I am an addict. The exceptions are Vegetarian Times and the new issue of Knit.1 which I think comes out in May.

-I am lacking big time in spring clothes but I am going to shop in the bowels(tee hee) of
my closet and purchase a couple of new items and continue to shop at thrift stores.

-This may sound bizarro but I am also banning grocery shopping except for soy milk, coffee and fresh fruit/veggies. I have enough staple items to keep me going for at least a month. I love to grocery shop. I have a problem. I was doing really well and making my own bread, etc, and then I got lazy so now I have all the ingredients for several loaves. And cans of beans, and rice, and quinoa, and fake meat and gluten and all the stuff a good veg needs to live.

May the force be with you, everybody!!!!!




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