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Holly is Stopping Shopping

Holly is Stopping Shopping

http://hollyisstoppingshopping.blogspot.com

Fed up with never having any money, a girl with more clothes, shoes and bags than she knows what to do with sets out on a mission to go one whole year without shopping and learn to see the best in the things she already has.

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  • The Beginning of the End

    Posted on Monday May 4th, 2009 at 13:47

    After much umming and ahhing that I have decided to close this blog. It doesn't seem right to run a blog called Holly is Stopping Shopping when I'm now quite obviously doing the opposite (albeit much less frequently).This blog is the story of what ha...

  • Holly Has Resumed Shopping

    Posted on Sunday May 3rd, 2009 at 03:31

    Friday was more manageable than I thought it would be. I worked during the day and my lovely friends bought me flowers, a cake in the shape of a bag and an old lady shopping trolley which I have always wanted. You know, one of those pull along cart t...

  • One Year Ago Today

    Posted on Friday May 1st, 2009 at 01:15

    One year ago today I woke up in a bit of a panic thinking "Oh my God!! What have I done?!" All of a sudden the reality of Stopping Shopping for a year hit me, I wanted to take it all back and pretend I'd never come up with the idea. It was too late t...

  • 1

    Posted on Thursday April 30th, 2009 at 01:57

    1 day to go and 1 thing I will always remind myself when I'm tempted to shop1) A penny spent is a penny not saved.Sure it doesn't exactly roll off the tongue but it speaks so clearly to me. Any time I am tempted to buy something I will remind myself ...

  • 2

    Posted on Wednesday April 29th, 2009 at 06:15

    2 days to go and 2 things that have really helped me stay focused this past year.1) Daily Tracking. Seeing everything written down in front on you is the perfect way of realising where you're spending too much. I'll definitely be continuing with this...

  • 3

    Posted on Tuesday April 28th, 2009 at 05:36

    3 days to go and 3 things a year without shopping has taught me.1) The difference between a "want" and a "need"2) The peace of mind gained from knowing exactly where you're at financially3) The pleasure of plowing money into savings (far better than ...

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This blog is currently rated a 5.00 out of a possible 5 based on 1 comment.

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5 stars Quail By Mail

Holly is an amusing writer. I've been visiting her blog for awhile and it's painless and hilarious.

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