January No-Buy Check-in: Did I Fail? + Disney, Gratitude & Treating Myself

[@starlasell5698]

I loved how you're appreciating each new item as a treat, for what it is! I feel like you explained it all so well!

[@Shellyish]

I'm so glad that came across! 😊 Thank you, Starla!

[@mandy22f]

This is so interesting! I'm working at being more conscious while shopping/buying. I'm much better with clothes and shoes since a year or so, but books and makeup is still a work in progress 😅 I stepped away from buying something as a "self care or reward" item, because those are just enablers to me. I also try to not throw in a lipstick, blush, book or what not when i order something for a family member. I've been rearranging my bookshelfs and shopping my stash for makeup and that has helped me quite a bit. I love the thought of treating every purchase as a treat and not look at it as boring. Thank you for being so open and sharing your thoughts 🙂

[@teacherlovesbeauty]

I loved hearing your thoughts. I think you did awesome. Real, thoughtful purchases. And, you were able to say no! Yay! I've done well with the things that are on my no buy. I did it!

[@Shellyish]

YOU DID IT! I love that!

[@lifeasandrea280]

I decided to start my no buy on february 1st after years of watching no buy content. A giant clothes order and your last no buy video made me do it. And its so scary! I immediately notice wanting a bunch of stuff and scrolling online as escapism. Excited to watch your journey and do it together!!

[@Shellyish]

Love that! And we get to do it together!!

[@mediumjohnsilver]

An underappreciated treat: Opening a new jar of peanut butter and taking the first whiff of the peanuty scent.

[@TeeGreen222]

Or a brand new container of coffee….Ahhhh! 😊

[@Shellyish]

OH MY GOSH! Yes on both! I love both peanut butter and coffee. My favorite thing is the smell of fresh brewed coffee. YUM!

[@novelideea]

Kudos, friend❣️ You learned so much about yourself in this experience, & you were open to growth & change. What more could you ask of yourself than that?! How’s the musical going?

[@Shellyish]

That's true! Thank you, Deea!

[@v1a1n1n1a1eVannae]

I think you chose a wonderful "emergency outfit"! And looking for an extra treat to add to your shipping order? Girl, are you looking over my shoulder? Hahaha I think you're so brave doing this no-buy .... I'm glad you're feeling the results.

[@Shellyish]

Thank you! And I think adding a treat to an order is very normal.

[@v1a1n1n1a1eVannae]

@@Shellyish Thank you Me, too!

[@GinaStanyerBooks]

I am such a Disney adult LOL. You are totally right about Epcot being more adult focused. I am not fond of all the boozing it up around the world. Did you ever make it onto Cosmic Rewind? It's my all time favorite ride!

[@Shellyish]

I did not do the Cosmic Rewind! I feel like I missed out. I really loved Pirates! Yes! Epcot felt so much more adit!

[@flippinpages6550]

exhausting. I have so many dresses I love but being retired I have very few places to wear them. Grocery store/ library are my big fun times out. Sounds like you do need to control your shopping. I hac a one thing a month rule.

[@Shellyish]

I love my dresses as well!

[@blondgirl2509]

Hy, I'm also doing a "no buy year" in 2025 and so far it's going very well. I also do the envelope system for food and gasoline. No slip-ups so far. I have to say that I do miss online shopping because you can get everything conveniently delivered to your home online, but the envelope system means you can only pay in cash, which is an additional restriction. But it's obviously possible and I think I'll be able to do it by the end of the year. I wish everyone who takes part much success!

[@cindystephens6997]

I was at Disney weekend and the following week too. It was so cold after you left

[@Shellyish]

Oh really!!

[@danielmccann4055]

All People live under the Law of Accident, and if One tries to break from it they will experience some form of blowback or pullback event. At that point false recovery and self calming tends to be the goal. You will always learn from this type of effort, but how much is up to you. Even getting to The Law of Fate is very hard. Just remember The Law of Accident will reach for you if you try to escape. (I first encountered the Law of Accident in the third- I think- chapter of Stephen Kings' book: 'The Stand' many Moons ago). Nevertheless, I think you did well.

[@ConspiracyOpossum]

Next time hit up the goodwill in the Orlando area there are tons of souvenirs at very low prices

[@Shellyish]

I love a good Goodwill trip! Thanks for the tip!

[@ConspiracyOpossum]

@ also sometimes the locals will leave there souvenirs in the laundry room

[@bramstokerfan]

When i was 7 yrs old i enjoyed Epcot the most because it was less chaotic.

[@Shellyish]

That’s cool!

[@keithsdrinker]

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[@Shellyish]

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[@keithsdrinker]

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