Resolution LOW-BUY 2019

fur4elise

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:tee: [MENTION=79469]VAL4M[/MENTION] ~ Too funny! I tend to enable myself when I can! :roflmao:

I think I agree with
@shellygrrl ~ Even though it is not cash out of pocket, I am still spending and consuming...Ugh! I hate when I know I am being so sensible. :hehe:

What about combining rollover monies with points/gift cards? LOL! Let's further muddy the waters of sensibility...
 
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fur4elise

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...I also have a question related to gifts. How to deal with gifts that you specifically asked for, and got in a short time frame? I'm not talking about surprise gifts or gift cards or having something on a wishlist for a while and receiving it. More like mentioning how you want an item but don't want to break the low buy and give into temptation so fast; and then getting it gifted so it "doesn't count".
That is what I did this week and I feel bad about it, it doesn't feel like a real gift but more like someone finding a workaround to get their fix, it was manipulative. I'm hoping to just leave this as a one off. Thinking about setting up a budget but I'd probably use up the budget every time just because it's there.

Oh. I am sad that you are feeling guilty over a gift. :( My hubs always tells me for birthdays and Christmas, that it is okay to suggest things you might not otherwise buy for yourself...that a gift does not have to be a necessity...And there have been other times where he just wants to do something special for me and he'll offer to treat me. Usually I sway away from beauty stuff and get fitness related stuffs.
 
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shellygrrl

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FOTD...
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette
--- Cool Brown (brows)
--- Grey (lid)
--- Cool Grey (lashlines)
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* Covergirl Full Lash Bloom by Lashblast Mascara
* Becca SSP Liquid - Pearl
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* NARS Velvet Lip Glide - Unlaced
 
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lenchen

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@fur4elise (and everyone else that have placed themselves on a budget): If you don't spend your monthly budget, do you carry it over to the next month or do you adhere to the monthly budgeted amount? I've thought about placing myself on a monthly budget, but in the past I could go 3 months without spending only to go overboard in the 4th month.
I am allowing myself a roll over, this way it would give yourself a cushion for that month in wish you decide to make a purchase. I found that in the past, when I didn't allow roll over, I ended up blowing my budget when I do make a purchase.
 

lenchen

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:tee: Great question! For all my good intentions, (lol my auto correct actually put the word "intervention!"
:rofl:)
I was going to allow rollover...I think I only had one month where I did that... because I blew it...:hide:

I think, it makes sense to allow rollover. Then you can bank monies for the spring, fall, and sales in between...or if you have to stock up on essentials.


I have a question too. I bank Ebates and points for gift cards. When I use those, should they count against my monthly total? Lol! Already trying to spend more:scram:
To answer your question, I would not count gift cards as they are "gifts".The way I see it, those gift cards can help you stay on track in terms of your set budget as helps you to spend less of your own funds, and instead of buying items "just because"/mindlessly spending it just to spend it, you can use it to purchase replacement items :D
 
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lenchen

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I don't think it should count, as it is something you can turn around for extra money to use without breaking your budget!

I also have a question related to gifts. How to deal with gifts that you specifically asked for, and got in a short time frame? I'm not talking about surprise gifts or gift cards or having something on a wishlist for a while and receiving it. More like mentioning how you want an item but don't want to break the low buy and give into temptation so fast; and then getting it gifted so it "doesn't count".
That is what I did this week and I feel bad about it, it doesn't feel like a real gift but more like someone finding a workaround to get their fix, it was manipulative. I'm hoping to just leave this as a one off. Thinking about setting up a budget but I'd probably use up the budget every time just because it's there.

I think so too!
 

lenchen

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:tee: @VAL4M ~ Too funny! I tend to enable myself when I can! :roflmao:

I think I agree with
@shellygrrl ~ Even though it is not cash out of pocket, I am still spending and consuming...Ugh! I hate when I know I am being so sensible. :hehe:

What about combining rollover monies with points/gift cards? LOL! Let's further muddy the waters of sensibility...
Again, I think this is ok, as long as you're not buying stuff just mindlessly, and you're doing a one in one out, or you're buying replenishment of something you use frequently, or you wanted to purchasing something that you meant to and haven't gotten around to it like the WG air brush. I'll give you an example, I received 2 KL(Kathleen lights ) nail polishes part of my Birthday gift, a nude color which complements my skin tone, and a pretty dark vampy purple. when I decluttered my Nail polish collection the year before, I decided I wanted to now stick with a 5, 7 or even 12 free formula, however it's to find colors that I loved in those formulas that lasted as long as OPI on me. I have 5 Orly polishes, but I didn't like anything else until KL polish(and there are very few influencer collabs I support using my $$$ due to the problematic behaviors of many) now that the brand is closing, I used my 60 dollars Ebates cash and took advantage of the 20% discount on the colors that I wanted to try but didn't pull the trigger on cause, just , well a procrastinator I guess. sorry for the novel. now you guys know what I've purchased this month so far!
 

LadyBug13

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I think, it makes sense to allow rollover. Then you can bank monies for the spring, fall, and sales in between...or if you have to stock up on essentials.
I have a question too. I bank Ebates and points for gift cards. When I use those, should they count against my monthly total? Lol! Already trying to spend more:scram:
That's that I was thinking. I'm running out of shampoo and conditioner this month so I planned to buy those in March, and I should be able to wait until the VIB spring sale to buy other essentials.

For the Ebates and gift cards: I would say they don't go towards your monthly total since it's free money.
I also have a question related to gifts. How to deal with gifts that you specifically asked for, and got in a short time frame? I'm not talking about surprise gifts or gift cards or having something on a wishlist for a while and receiving it. More like mentioning how you want an item but don't want to break the low buy and give into temptation so fast; and then getting it gifted so it "doesn't count".
That is what I did this week and I feel bad about it, it doesn't feel like a real gift but more like someone finding a workaround to get their fix, it was manipulative. I'm hoping to just leave this as a one off. Thinking about setting up a budget but I'd probably use up the budget every time just because it's there.
Maybe keep the item packaged up and use up a similar product? Like a one in, one out situation.

And don't beat yourself up for asking for what you want and having it given to you! Last year, I wanted this handleless blow dryer and mentioned it to my sister, and she got it for me for Christmas. No money spent on my end.
 

shellygrrl

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Staff member
Yesterday's face...

* mix of MUFE Step 1 - Mattifying and Smoothing primers (across the nose + most porous areas)
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Inglot AMC Brow Liner Gel - 18
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* MAC Eyeshadow - Satin Taupe
* Sephora eyeliner pencil - 5th Avenue
* Bobbi Brown Eyeshadow - Cool Grey (from the Downtown Girl Palette)
* Covergirl Bloom Mascara (top lashes)
* Covergirl Nourish Mascara (bottom lashes)
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin
* Makeup Geek Blush - Main Squeeze
* Becca SSP Liquid - Pearl
* Bite Matte Crème Matte Lip Crayon - Glacé
 

shellygrrl

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Staff member
Yesterday's face...

* MUFE Step 1 - Smoothing Primer (on forehead and across chin) + Mattifying Primer (across nose)
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - mix of Brunette + Cool Grey (brows)
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* Prestige True Kohl Kajal - Matte Black (over the lid, blended out, as a dark base)
* MAC Eyeshadow - Sumptuous Olive
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Hipster
* Covergirl Nourish by Lash Blast Mascara
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick - Chai
 

r0mini0n

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Overview for the month

February spending:
make-up spending: € 65,33
gifted make-up (with persuasion): € 51
skincare: didn't count it but I bought some things here and there because I wasn't allowed to buy make-up
general spending: Wayyyyy too much. Kept myself busy with not visiting make up stores but buying a lot of gifts and big tickets of technology items on a whim. So in general by trying to not spend money on make-up I spent waayyy too much in a month for an amount I know I wouldn't have spend on make-up (so much that my March paycheck that I got today is mostly already spent on bills and credit card, so giant fail on my part)

Thoughts and overview
things I got (all internet purchases)
Feb 3: Beauty blender (the surprise package one) because there was a promotional code. I use BB so it's ok, though I fell for the "surprise package" aspect of it and the promo.
Feb 6: (gift) New Chanel highlighter. I basically nagged for a gift so this technically would've probably been added to my buy list. I don't like it that much but I did intend for it to be more like a "collectors item" so it's whatever.
- in between: way too much on tech, gifts and random cheaper skincare -
Feb 25: Chanel gloss on a whim - fell for a promotional code. Don't like the color on me, fail
Feb 27: Chanel eye pencil on a whim after watching a Youtube video. I stopped the video to buy the pencil.. Used the same promo code as above. Felt the need to buy something and didn't want to start off March on the wrong foot - fail

I know I wouldn't have bought the BB or the gloss and eye pencil if there wasn't a promotional code, so I fell for the discount, a mistake I made a lot.

MU Used up: nothing, I did throw away some old items
Decluttered: I'm in the process of decluttering old items but I haven't done anything in the last two weeks. I also haven't updated my inventory yet to reflect it.

General thoughts:
- I feel by witholding a make-up purchase here and there I went over the rails in other aspects - way much money spent. Money was the top priority to do a low buy, not good
- I'm having problems with letting go of old make-up items even though I know I will never use it, it's just all sentimental to me. I place too much emotional value on items. On the other hand I have felt the need to just throw away a lot of old stuff and start over with fresh items. It would be great to hoard less but I need to watch myself and not fall for the same mistakes that got me here in the first place

Goals for March
- This needs to be a no buy month, but I'm going to allow myself a budget of around €50-65 euros because I know I will get antsy if I can't buy anything. Seen it this month. So I'll allow myself one or two items. Hoping this new strategy will work!
 

shellygrrl

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Staff member
Nothing purchased in February, but I have purchased a few makeupy bits for March -- a pack of e.l.f. makeup sponges (three sponges each corresponding to an existing size of beautyblender), and a couple of the new wet'n'wild Liquid Catsuit High Shine lipsticks (they were BOGO 75% off at Rite Aid this past week).

FOTD...
* MUFE Step 1 - mix of Mattifying + Smoothing Primer across the nose, Smoothing on its own across the forehead and over a breakout on my chin, near the jawline
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Cinema Secrets Ultralucent Setting Powder - Colorless
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette - mix of Cool Grey + Brunette through the brows
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Base
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadows - mix of Sand Dollar + Friend Zone all over the lid and up through the crease
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Fairytale along the upper and partway across the lower lashlines
* Covergirl Bloom by Lashblast Mascara
* MAC Blush - Next to Skin (as a contour)
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* MAC Strobe Cream + Becca SSP Liquid - Pearl layered over top
* wet'n'wild Liquid Catsuit High Shine Lipstick - Mauve Over Girl (with a touch of Caught You Bare Naked mixed in over the top to try to lighten it a little bit)

I applied my foundation with the largest e.l.f. sponge in the three-pack. When dry it was pretty firm, but when wet it softened up a bit (along with expanding). I used the medium-size one (about the same size as the blusher beautyblender) to blend out my concealer and to apply highlighter. It stayed firm even when wet. I haven't tried the smallest sponge yet.

The liquid lipstick was pretty comfortable to wear. Not sure that I'd call it long-wearing, though. But I'm okay with that.
 

LadyBug13

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February Recap!


Purchases- $21.97
SheaMoisture African Black Soap Bamboo Charcoal Balancing Conditioner
SheaMoisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Shampoo
Exfoliating footstone

Used Up
Qhemet Biologics Egyptian Wheatgrass Cleansing Tea
Qhemet Biologics Cocoa Tree Detangling Ghee (travel size)
Qhemet Biologics Moringa Tree Conditioning Ghee
Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream
MAC Zoom Lash Mascara (mini)- Beets Me

Decluttered/Gave Away
Ole Henriksen Cold Plunge Pore Mask

Favorites of the Month
Haircare product/tool: Red by Kiss 2200 Handle-Less Ceramic Tourmaline Dryer. My sister got this blow dryer for me for Christmas last year after me using her when I went home for her wedding. It's not a revolutionary blow dryer, but I like how quickly it dries, detangles, and straightens my hair. I tend to allow my hair to air dry, but lately, I've noticed that the hair that's growing in is becoming thicker than the rest of my hair, and the dryer has helped me get through my detangling faster.

Skincare product/tool: Fresh Rose Facial Toner- I used this as a regular toner for day and night, but this month I've gotten into using it also has a hydrating mist when my face needs a pick me up. I also enjoy the rose scent.

Makeup product/tool: MAC Lipglass in Bittersweet Me- Quite possibly my favorite lipglass shade from MAC, and my favorite lipgloss shade in general. It's a "my lips, but better" shade on me. I don't have to doctor it up with a lip liner.


Reflections
I focused on using my Studio Fix Powder Foundation this month compared to my liquid foundations. I'm still trying to determine if powder foundations are good for my skin type (dry), but my face doesn't appear dry or ashy when I apply the Studio Fix. Plus, it feels more efficient to apply one product instead of two separate products (a liquid foundation and a powder). Eventually, I want to use up two of the three liquid foundations I have and just have the Studio Fix and a liquid foundation.

Also, I'm happy that I only purchased what I really needed to replenish, which was my shampoo and conditioner. I'll admit, the new UD Naked Reloaded palette piqued my interest, but I remembered why I decluttered/gave away the other Naked palettes I have. Presently, the new palette doesn’t add anything unique to my current eyeshadow collection.

Lastly, I didn’t meet my goal of wearing more eyeshadow last month.


Goals for March
I want to focus on using up some of my skincare products between now and the VIB sale. That, and also because I want a more streamlined skincare routine that doesn’t consist of a lot of products. I don't foresee myself making any purchases in March.
 
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fur4elise

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February Check-In
Purchases:

No Makeup Purchases!

Hair & Skin Care:

Ulta (20% coupon + $59.00 in points – out of pocket -$1.91) - DevaCurl One Condition Conditioner and Arc Angel Gel; Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly 4.2 oz. - my new fav. moisturizer

Meijer – Hair Color ($11.12)

Amazon – 3 pack of (90) Stridex Sensitive Pads ($11.91 -
Used a gift card, no out of pocket expense) - These are low dose salicylic acid and do not irritate my skin.

Total for month – OOP -$13.03 - Total with points & gift cards - $99.14
:thumbsup:

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used Up:
Gave Away:

Following my one in-one out rule when it comes to my closet, I purchased a couple tops for work, so gave away several tops & sweaters to a student assistant. Clinique Mini Chubby Stick lipstick (gwp)

Disposed of: Nothing of note. I did put a bunch of old sample jars and bottles in recycling.

Used Up:
CeraVe Skin Renewing Serum
– opened back up
DevaCurl One Condition Conditioner – replenished
Clinique DD Hydrating Jelly – Travel size – I really like this lightweight moisturizer, so I purchased a full size bottle.

Mascara Round Up: None to dispose of this month

Will Dispose Of / Give Away:
I have a real nice collection of eye shadow brushes now. There are still a few brushes, I never reach for, that could be decluttered. I am thinking ahead too. I would like to add a Sonia G. face brush…so stuff must go if I add anything.

Favorites of the Month :heart: / In Heavy Rotation:

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TF Sole di Positano and Mandarino Di Amalfi.

I absolutely love citrus scents. It is the dead of winter and I am wearing scents that evoke spring/summer. They are uplifting and happy. By the by, I purchased these in February on eBay. These were not counted in my budget, as I saved money from last fall. I waited until the end of the holiday season, knowing I would be able to find what I wanted at a decent savings.
I saved over 55% off retail for sealed, brand new bottles.

Mindfulness:

My lust/must beauty list is so short now! I have to say it is getting easier and easier to ignore all the noise! Every day another new brand pops out of the woodwork and known brands are dropping products all over the place, all the time! I am seeing so much duplication, copying, overlap…oversaturation is the word that comes to mind.

On The Horizon:

Sonia G Sculpt Two Brush – I love my SG eye brushes and think this would be a nice addition to my face brushes.

Estee Lauder DW Foundation – I am just about out of my samples and need a full size bottle.

Spring Sales (usually in March):
Knowing the Sephora sale is on the horizon, I chose a boosted Sephora gift card (extra 10% added to balance) from Ebates for my February payout. This will pretty much cover my must/lust list during the sale and I should have no OOP expense.
:yess:

I am still on the fence on how to define use of gift cards and point program benefits in regards to my set monthly budget. So for now, I am reserving them for when there is a sale, thereby allowing me to get more for my “money.”
:thumbsup:

Fitness Stuffs:
February was a bit off, with all of our winter weather delays and closures. At the mid mark of the month, I was feeling funky…perhaps a touch of the winter blues. Definitely not feeling motivated or energized. I tried to be gentle with myself, knowing whenever I am feeling down, it eventually passes. I guess I am sharing this, because as upbeat as I am with my fitness activities, there are times where it can be hard. You just have to acknowledge it and push on through. ;)

Homebody Happiness:D
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Doslot Bibimbap!
We recently had lunch at a Korean BBQ and my husband ordered Doslot Bibimbap. Hubs loved it so much, he decided to surprise me by making it at home. He even ordered the special stone bowls to prepare the dish. Steak, shitake mushrooms, rice, kimchi, onions, marinated leeks, spinach...
Yummy goodness! And such a happy surprise for me!

We now have 4 saltwater mixed reef tanks.
This has become hubs hobby and passion of now. And I confess, I am coming to love it too. It is shared time. We have tank maintenance days, go to coral swap shows and visit local fish/pet stores. I have also become the “mistress of lighting,” as our tanks have lighting that is programmed via wifi and apps. Very cool stuff. The tanks each have a mix of corals, fish and other critters. My favorite fish have the funniest behaviors and characteristics.
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Newest tank - 88 gallon with 30 gallon sump tank
MaroonCl_Anenome_Feb_19.jpg
Maroon Clownfish in Watermelon Bubbletip Anenomes - I originally had one anenome and then a couple months ago, it decided to grow and split into two. So very cool!
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Lawnmower Blenny - One of my favorites. Strange combination of a dragon/dinosaur, reptile, snake, eel fish critter, with an interactive personality. If you walk up to the tank, he will swim right up to the glass to look at you. I think because he thinks he is going to be fed...lol

Hard to believe the time change is this coming weekend and spring is only 2 weeks away! It has been quite a winter...I am so ready for warmer, sunnier weather.
 
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JerseyGirl

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That was awesome! Thank you for sharing all of it... great score on the fragrances and your tips are keeping me motivated. The Sonia G brush is awesome, like all her brushes. What can I say, brushes are one weakness I haven’t overcome yet. But there is always tomorrow!!
 

lenchen

Well-known member
February Check-In
Purchases:

No Makeup Purchases!

Hair & Skin Care:

Ulta (20% coupon + $59.00 in points – out of pocket -$1.91) - DevaCurl One Condition Conditioner and Arc Angel Gel; Clinique Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly 4.2 oz. - my new fav. moisturizer

Meijer – Hair Color ($11.12)

Amazon – 3 pack of (90) Stridex Sensitive Pads ($11.91 -
Used a gift card, no out of pocket expense) - These are low dose salicylic acid and do not irritate my skin.

Total for month – OOP -$13.03 - Total with points & gift cards - $99.14
:thumbsup:

Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used Up:
Gave Away:

Following my one in-one out rule when it comes to my closet, I purchased a couple tops for work, so gave away several tops & sweaters to a student assistant. Clinique Mini Chubby Stick lipstick (gwp)

Disposed of: Nothing of note. I did put a bunch of old sample jars and bottles in recycling.

Used Up:
CeraVe Skin Renewing Serum
– opened back up
DevaCurl One Condition Conditioner – replenished
Clinique DD Hydrating Jelly – Travel size – I really like this lightweight moisturizer, so I purchased a full size bottle.

Mascara Round Up: None to dispose of this month

Will Dispose Of / Give Away:
I have a real nice collection of eye shadow brushes now. There are still a few brushes, I never reach for, that could be decluttered. I am thinking ahead too. I would like to add a Sonia G. face brush…so stuff must go if I add anything.

Favorites of the Month :heart: / In Heavy Rotation:

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TF Sole di Positano and Mandarino Di Amalfi.

I absolutely love citrus scents. It is the dead of winter and I am wearing scents that evoke spring/summer. They are uplifting and happy. By the by, I purchased these in February on eBay. These were not counted in my budget, as I saved money from last fall. I waited until the end of the holiday season, knowing I would be able to find what I wanted at a decent savings.
I saved over 55% off retail for sealed, brand new bottles.

Mindfulness:

My lust/must beauty list is so short now! I have to say it is getting easier and easier to ignore all the noise! Every day another new brand pops out of the woodwork and known brands are dropping products all over the place, all the time! I am seeing so much duplication, copying, overlap…oversaturation is the word that comes to mind.

On The Horizon:

Sonia G Sculpt Two Brush – I love my SG eye brushes and think this would be a nice addition to my face brushes.

Estee Lauder DW Foundation – I am just about out of my samples and need a full size bottle.

Spring Sales (usually in March):
Knowing the Sephora sale is on the horizon, I chose a boosted Sephora gift card (extra 10% added to balance) from Ebates for my February payout. This will pretty much cover my must/lust list during the sale and I should have no OOP expense.
:yess:

I am still on the fence on how to define use of gift cards and point program benefits in regards to my set monthly budget. So for now, I am reserving them for when there is a sale, thereby allowing me to get more for my “money.”
:thumbsup:

Fitness Stuffs:
February was a bit off, with all of our winter weather delays and closures. At the mid mark of the month, I was feeling funky…perhaps a touch of the winter blues. Definitely not feeling motivated or energized. I tried to be gentle with myself, knowing whenever I am feeling down, it eventually passes. I guess I am sharing this, because as upbeat as I am with my fitness activities, there are times where it can be hard. You just have to acknowledge it and push on through. ;)

Homebody Happiness:D
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Doslot Bibimbap!
We recently had lunch at a Korean BBQ and my husband ordered Doslot Bibimbap. Hubs loved it so much, he decided to surprise me by making it at home. He even ordered the special stone bowls to prepare the dish. Steak, shitake mushrooms, rice, kimchi, onions, marinated leeks, spinach...
Yummy goodness! And such a happy surprise for me!

We now have 4 saltwater mixed reef tanks.
This has become hubs hobby and passion of now. And I confess, I am coming to love it too. It is shared time. We have tank maintenance days, go to coral swap shows and visit local fish/pet stores. I have also become the “mistress of lighting,” as our tanks have lighting that is programmed via wifi and apps. Very cool stuff. The tanks each have a mix of corals, fish and other critters. My favorite fish have the funniest behaviors and characteristics.
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Newest tank - 88 gallon with 30 gallon sump tank
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Maroon Clownfish in Watermelon Bubbletip Anenomes - I originally had one anenome and then a couple months ago, it decided to grow and split into two. So very cool!
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Lawnmower Blenny - One of my favorites. Strange combination of a dragon/dinosaur, reptile, snake, eel fish critter, with an interactive personality. If you walk up to the tank, he will swim right up to the glass to look at you. I think because he thinks he is going to be fed...lol

Hard to believe the time change is this coming weekend and spring is only 2 weeks away! It has been quite a winter...I am so ready for warmer, sunnier weather.

That was awesome! you did great with savings!! I like your TF fragrances score, and the cool photos! that dish looks yummy right up my alley!, and like you, I cannot wait for spring!
 

lenchen

Well-known member
Low Buy Check-In ~ February 2019


Purchases:

2 Sonia G's newly released builder 3 brush, this is a better take on the old MAC 239 brush. total spent 64.00/1000
KL Polish- When I found out the company was shutting down, I decided to use my E-Bates cash reward of 60.00, waited for one of their promotions and purchased the shades that I wanted to purchase and spent the 60.00 on 11 colors that I wanted. I purchased mostly cream formulas including a beautiful true red called ace. I love how it pops against my skin tone. I had issues finding a red that is flattering, and long lasting at the same time.

Total spent for January = $64.00 out of pocket, 60.00-Ebates reward
Gave Away /Disposed Of/Used UP:

Gave away: The majority of my MAC brushes with the exception of the 242 and 252 brushes I have. I have been using my Sonia g, Chikuhodo, hakuhodo and Wayne goss brushes so much that I used my mAC brushes for an eye look and they were so scratchy! my eyes watered a bit. so I passed on all 16 brushes to my mom. she was really grateful for them!
Disposed of:

Nothing, except my make up empties from the last 8 months

Used Up: Cerave moisturizing cream, I can't believe I used this up so quickly 2 months! lol! I opened my back-up.



Will Dispose Of:

On The Horizon:


Beauty- I still haven't ordered my relaxer kit for the year, I need to do that soon, I also need to pick up a few tubs of the as I am hydration elation intensive conditioner, and I use quite a bit to deep condition my hair, and like I mentioned last month, I need a new primer soon. I asked for a sample of the hourglass primer to try, and I absolutely love it!! so yeah, I will purchase during the Sephora sale. I also have to order 2 Makeupgeek eyeshadow palette pans as I plan on deporting my pat McGrath eyeshadows, the packaging is taking up too much space.

Fitness- I lost 12 lbs! I'm amazed really as I haven't done cardio just diet change and walking!

monthly favourites-I’ve been really enjoying my makeup stash. Strangely, I'm not tempted by any of the new releases and have been enjoying my stash and loving my items. I have been using my own singles palette creation, it's similar to the UD born to run palette, my Sonia g, Wayne goss, chikuhoudo and hakyhodo eye brushes brushes. I have been using my marc Jacobs highlighter from the holiday release, and makeup geeks ablaze highlighter.
 

shellygrrl

Moderator
Staff member
I ordered some stuff from Sephora this week -- all skincare, including a 500-point Dr. Brandt set. Yesterday's face...

* Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer (first impression isn't bad)
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly (blended in with the smallest e.l.f. sponge in that set...which I actually like!)
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Primer
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette
--- mix of Brunette and Cool Grey for the brows
--- Grey all over the lid
--- Cool Grey along the lashlines
* Covergirl Bloom by Lashblast Mascara
* The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02
* NARS Satin Lip Pencil - Rikugien
* wet'n'wild Liquid Catsuit High Shine Lipstick - Caught You Bare Naked
 

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* Dr. Brandt Pores No More Pore Refiner Primer
* wet'n'wild Photofocus Foundation - Porcelain
* NARS RCC - Chantilly
* Laura Mercier Secret Brightening Powder
* MAC Prep and Prime 24-Hour Extend Eye Primer
* Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Hipster
* MAC Eyeshadow - Sumptuous Olive
* Bobbi Brown Downtown Cool Palette
--- Cool Grey through the brows
--- Brunette along the lashlines
* Covergirl Bloom by Lashblast Mascara
* surratt beauty Expressioniste Brow Pomade
* Makeup Geek Blush - Main Squeeze
* MAC Lipstick - Fanfare
 

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