According to my post schedule, it’s not Friday. But Friday is usually a happy day for people, so allow me to pretend. Just let me have this one thing.
Recently I received some reader questions about my favorite things. Since the questions weren’t specific and I could go many ways with this, I chose to do a whole post on faves! I’m preparing my Christmas list as we speak…errr…write. I even included price points so you all can rest assured I’m a cheap date.
On my face/body:
Smashbox Full Exposure Mascara $25
Softlips Lip Balm in Vanilla (pack of 2) $3
ULTA complete eye palette $12
Love Beauty and Planet Coconut Water and Mimosa Flower Body Lotion $11
Same as above in Body Wash $7
Acqua di Gioia Perfume $75
Wearables:
Saucony Endorphin 2″ Split Short $40
Brooks Greenlight Essential Tight $60
Fitbit Ionic $250
Brooks Adrenaline GTS 18 $118
Sports Bra: anything in the Champion line from Target (whoohoo small-chested girls!) price varies
Perhaps I was wrong. This list is extensive and, combined, quite pricey. Now I definitely didn’t accumulate all this in one swoop so I should get brownie points for that. Or at least brownies. Did I mention I’ve been on a no-shopping sabbatical since April? Technically, it’s not “no shopping”, but it is no purchasing. I’ve not bought one new article of clothing in 5 months. And I’m using all the cosmetic products I own before buying any more. No impulse buying! My bank account and closet are enjoying the reprieve.
Always the question – what does this have to do with fitness, Kel? So happy you asked!
I imagine I’ve saved at least $200, most likely more, since April because I haven’t bought any new clothing. Also, I don’t wear relatively expensive items anyway. So there’s further cost savings. With this money, I can afford a gym membership or at least use the money to focus on my health: food, vitamins, etc. The list of favorites doesn’t have to cost a lot to be worth more than face value. Are certain items costly? Yes. But they also last a long time and are worth the money (to me). You may have other ideas and that’s fine, too!
There was a short radio clip the other day on the drive that mentioned downsizing Maria-what’s-her-face style as a key element to focusing on what really makes you happy. Cleaning out the clutter makes me happy! I took it to mean that by shedding excess weight, literally and figuratively, I can find peace in less material things. Working out makes me happy and keeps my mind and body strong.
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I ask you –
What items do you spend the most on? Personal items?
Is my Christmas list unreasonable?!
Have you ever been on a no-shopping spree?
Running on Fumes 