use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without

I’m still working on this. I’ve discovered even more stashes of goodies in all of what was unpacked from my storage unit … and so I’ve stored them temporarily in easy-to-access spots in my bathroom and linen closet and kitchen, and I intend to use em up!

I’m also not buying any gifts for my family this Christmas. I already have plenty of wonderful things stashed away in my re-gift bins, that others have given me or that I picked up throughout the year (and even past years!) and I intend to use as much of that up as I can. Feels great to be doing that, let me tell you. =)

Even though I just added this goal, I’ve already been on this kick for 09. Rather than buying new beauty products, I got out the enourmous stash of soaps etc. that people have given me over the years. I have enough stuff to last me a schmillion and one showers! Why be buying new when this stuff is perfectly good?! I found shampoos, conditioners, soaps, lotions, contact solution, hair potion, deodorant … you name it. Operation Use It All Up is currently underway. I’ve also put a moratorium on clothes-buying. Every time I’ve been tempted, I’ve just reminded myself that I have plenty of clothes already. I’ve even been cooking through our cupboards lately, and choosing to eat my homemade soups and things rather than grab a sandwich out. It feels great, in more ways than one.