happy friday! have a great weekend...
today we went for a nice walk, drank lots of nursing tea and visited with some friends...avoided the black friday sales altogether. isn't it ironic that the biggest shopping {consumption} day of the year falls the day after we are reminded of all the blessings in our lives...
i'm definitely guilty of being a consumer...i'm signed up for sales at zulilly and gilt and immediately click over when i get a notification to see what cute baby clothes are on sale...i've gotten some great deals there, i'll admit it!
but i also try to buy the bulk of my baby clothes and gear used...either at a great kids resale shop, etsy or on craigslist. i've also done the spending hiatuses, which really help put things in perspective...
but every time i'm tempted to make a purchase, i try to ask myself: "do i need this?" if so, "can i buy it used?" at the very least, i can be conscious of what i purchase...but today i refrained an opted out of the consumerism...
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I'm trying to reorient myself into not making so many impulsive purchases. I found when I was working my previous job I was placating myself with a book or DVD or CD whenever I had extra money to spare.
Lovely.
We were looking around this weekend, happy and grateful and suddenly realized we don't need to get each other gifts this Christmas.
I'm certainly a consumer, but I do try to be mindful about it. Fingers crossed I do a good job this year.
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