New Year No Buy Challenge-October 2024

[CoiledOrchids]

the no-buy is almost over!
I'll do a lil wash day tomorrow night, instead of waiting until sunday. My scalp is so flaky and dry a nice hot oil treatment should do me some good
I plan on trying sunflower oil after my castor oil and avocado oils are done

 

[Prettymetty]

the no-buy is almost over!
I'll do a lil wash day tomorrow night, instead of waiting until sunday. My scalp is so flaky and dry a nice hot oil treatment should do me some good
I plan on trying sunflower oil after my castor oil and avocado oils are done

I don’t think I’ve used sunflower oil. Is it thick like olive/castor or thin like jojoba?

 

[Prettymetty]

Man I had to stock up on wine inventory, so I spent money I hadn’t planned on spending. I guess that little shopping spree for necessities won’t happen. My new budget is $10. Dolla sto it is

 

[GGsKin]

I don’t think I’ve used sunflower oil. Is it thick like olive/castor or thin like jojoba?

Its kind of in between. More viscous than jojoba but thinner than castor oil, slightly thinner than olive.

 

[Prettymetty]

Its kind of in between. More viscous than jojoba but thinner than castor oil, slightly thinner than olive.

How’s the smell? I love an odorless oil.

 

[GGsKin]

How’s the smell? I love an odorless oil.

I find sunflower to be quite subtle overall, although it does have a distinctive smell if you use a lot. I used to regularly rinse with it.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

gonna start wash day early tomorrow morning.

Cowash with 4bellanaturale peach cowash
dc with SSI plum nectar and agave DC
oil rinse with castor oil

The SSI plum nectar and agave DC is my last dc that I have opened. I plan on using it up within the next 2 wash days

 

[Prettymetty]

gonna start wash day early tomorrow morning.

Cowash with 4bellanaturale peach cowash
dc with SSI plum nectar and agave DC
oil rinse with castor oil

The SSI plum nectar and agave DC is my last dc that I have opened. I plan on using it up within the next 2 wash days

That peach cowash sounds yummy

 

[CoiledOrchids]

@Prettymetty it is!
I like the slip it gives me. to me, it doesn't really have a scent. I wish it did smell like fresh peaches.

I like cowashing. I think i prefer a cowash to shampoo but I still like to clarify as needed.

i'm hoping when i go for my consultation next week I get some good info as to what my next steps should be.

 

[Napp]

I may break my no buy. I plan on getting a wig. All my stuff is in storage so I don’t have access to my stash

 

[Prettymetty]

@Prettymetty it is!
I like the slip it gives me. to me, it doesn't really have a scent. I wish it did smell like fresh peaches.

I like cowashing. I think i prefer a cowash to shampoo but I still like to clarify as needed.

i'm hoping when i go for my consultation next week I get some good info as to what my next steps should be.

I do too. Especially with a slippy conditioner. I cowashed last weekend with a sample from Kerastase. It didn’t have enough slip for me. My hair feels amazing still. I did a great blow dry.

 

[Prettymetty]

I may break my no buy. I plan on getting a wig. All my stuff is in storage so I don’t have access to my stash

I understand. That sounds like an emergency situation. You don’t have access to your products and that’s a necessity.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

just did my wash day. That SSI plum nectar and agave DC is nice and had slip but I prefer my deep conditioners from naturellegrow. I'm gonna drop off a bag of clothes to the donation bin in the morning before I go grocery shopping. For sunday dinner, i'm making baked ziti with a homemade apple crisp for dessert.

 

[HealthyHair2020]

just did my wash day. That SSI plum nectar and agave DC is nice and had slip but I prefer my deep conditioners from naturellegrow. I'm gonna drop off a bag of clothes to the donation bin in the morning before I go grocery shopping. For sunday dinner, i'm making baked ziti with a homemade apple crisp for dessert.

sounds delicious!

 

[CoiledOrchids]

@HealthyHair2020
it is! I love italian food!!! This will be the third time i'm making it. I'm not doing a homemade sauce this time---i'm using a jar of prego sauce and i'm using different cheeses---romano; vermont white cheddar and an italian blend. I'm also cooking the ground beef with red onion and 3 cloves of fresh garlic. I'm also doing some dinner rolls and some brocolli for the side vegetable.

I'm treating myself to a new book on february 1st for completing the no-buy!

I'll be doing another no-buy for february as well!

 

[Prettyeyes]

All I bought in January for my hair was a wig spray! Still doing the no buy hair products for February!

 

[Prettymetty]

just did my wash day. That SSI plum nectar and agave DC is nice and had slip but I prefer my deep conditioners from naturellegrow. I'm gonna drop off a bag of clothes to the donation bin in the morning before I go grocery shopping. For sunday dinner, i'm making baked ziti with a homemade apple crisp for dessert.

That sounds amazing!

 

[Prettymetty]

All I bought in January for my hair was a wig spray! Still doing the no buy hair products for February!

I’ll start it over on the 1st for those wanting to continue.

 

[Napp]

I failed

 

[Prettymetty]

I failed

It’s ok. You’re human. I’ve messed up during these challenges before. The important thing is to get back to it. One moment won’t wreck the plan. You got this!

 

[demlew]

I failed too, but I want to try again. My anxiety is super high right now and my unhealthy coping mechanism is bargain shopping. The next thing I know, I'm in Marshall's then Dollar Tree bc they're next door to each other. Sigh.

 

[CoiledOrchids]

the no-buy is over! I'm starting a february no-buy tomorrow.
Loc consult is all set for friday morning and i've already told my sister she can have my other hair products when I set my starter loc appointment

from the january no-buy, I have successfully saved exactly $585. I'm so happy and my savings look great! gonna continue to do a no-buy each month until I finish my oils

 

[Prettymetty]

the no-buy is over! I'm starting a february no-buy tomorrow.
Loc consult is all set for friday morning and i've already told my sister she can have my other hair products when I set my starter loc appointment

from the january no-buy, I have successfully saved exactly $585. I'm so happy and my savings look great! gonna continue to do a no-buy each month until I finish my oils

I was able to save about the same amount! We did it y’all. I resisted the urge to buy anything on the last day of the challenge. I’ll update the thread in the morning for February. I’ll use my pass for February tomorrow to avoid temptation.

 

[HealthyHair2020]

Excited to continue on with the no-buy for February! Spent $123 less than I expected to in January. I'll prob be right on or over my February because of a ski trip I have this month. If I can get ski stuff on the cheap, then I will prob be under budget.

 

[Prettymetty]

This will be the shortest No Buy of 2023. Just 28 days. We got this!

 

[CoiledOrchids]

ready to start the feb no-buy!

 

[Prettymetty]

My boyfriend was out shopping and I asked him to get me some razors. That’s 1 less thing I have to buy today.

 

[Prettymetty]

ready to start the feb no-buy!

Let’s go!! Saving money all month. My goal is to pay between $800-$1000 per month on my credit card bills. 2 months down, 10 to go.

 

[Prettymetty]

Why this mf got me razors for men?! I’m trying not to be ungrateful, but dang. This is why I do the shopping

 

[CoiledOrchids]

Let’s go!! Saving money all month. My goal is to pay between $800-$1000 per month on my credit card bills. 2 months down, 10 to go.

Yasss!!!!!!! you got this, @Prettymetty

Saving coins all 2023!