No-buy 2025
Self-care was the theme of 2024 for me.
Since that mainly manifested in swiping right (or down, as it were), my credit card issuers have stopped asking, “Were you the one who made this purchase?”
They know, yes, yes it was.
So, 2025 is a year for restraint.
I heard about the no-buy challenge and I thought, now this I can do.
Well it’s Day 8 and the only thing I’ve done is buy groceries and a manicure.
Here’s hoping the banks start texting, “Where are you and what have you done with our swipe fees?”
Kelly and I made a pact after we saw the Christmas markets in New York. We decided we will see Christmas markets in Europe.
Preferably we will find men to fund this trip. But still, we gotta get ourselves liquid for this adventure.
This detox hopefully means regulating my dopamine.
That hopefully results in reducing my carbon footprint.
THE YES LIST
One pair of good boots.
Fitness expenses.
Experiences.
Budget travel.
Signature pieces. (skulls, sparkle, Betsey Johnson)
Donations (charity, political).
Gifts for others.
Nails.
Good food — e.g., no cheaping out/wasting $ on crap.
Cleaning lady (one of these days).
Making store exchanges — using store credit means it’s OK to spend a little more since I’m not fully paying cash.
THE NO LIST
“Little treats.”
Clothes.
Makeup.
Lipstick/lip gloss.
Home decor.
Denim.
Coffee.
Wine. (at least until I drink my stash.)
Technology.
Any company that supports tRump.
Doom spending.
EXCEPTIONS
Vacations = all bets are off.
If something vital breaks (computer, phone).
Walmart (and only online) is the only place that has my kids’ litter.