tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post1074908869702970473..comments2023-12-27T17:26:35.546+00:00Comments on A Smaller and Simpler Life: Temptation ... and Shopping Sue http://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-14598042030749247462022-02-01T13:32:29.497+00:002022-02-01T13:32:29.497+00:00That really is THE best idea!!That really is THE best idea!!Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-74397611091687398782022-01-31T11:08:34.278+00:002022-01-31T11:08:34.278+00:00Absolutely THE best thing to do. :-)Absolutely THE best thing to do. :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-91067486559713401342022-01-31T11:08:14.400+00:002022-01-31T11:08:14.400+00:00Thank you Joy. xxThank you Joy. xxSue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-83872019327655897622022-01-31T11:08:02.097+00:002022-01-31T11:08:02.097+00:00A list really is the best weapon against over-spen...A list really is the best weapon against over-spending and temptation isn't it.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-62473109324091719062022-01-31T11:07:36.175+00:002022-01-31T11:07:36.175+00:00It seems that we are all entering February with a ...It seems that we are all entering February with a really frugal mindset ... the shops are going to hate us :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-29494300770769129022022-01-31T09:01:37.340+00:002022-01-31T09:01:37.340+00:00Marketing ploys fail with me! I go in the shop wit...Marketing ploys fail with me! I go in the shop with a list and enough cash to cover that list. End of!! :-) Fiona xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181989679534512005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-43397751554562478622022-01-30T20:15:19.018+00:002022-01-30T20:15:19.018+00:00You're doing so very well - good for you. xxYou're doing so very well - good for you. xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-15870839622905399502022-01-30T17:10:41.172+00:002022-01-30T17:10:41.172+00:00I always have a list and do stick to it. That sai...I always have a list and do stick to it. That said, lately with stock running short, on some items, I tend to buy an "extra" if it is something I use daily. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-62714400174749580732022-01-30T16:36:01.526+00:002022-01-30T16:36:01.526+00:00Shops are very clever with their ploys to get you ...Shops are very clever with their ploys to get you to spend money and buy the stuff THEY want you to buy (more expensive). But I think us bloggers are equally clever at seeing through their tactics! I'm going to see how far through February we can get without doing any shopping, and then only as few (necessary) items as we really need (like milk, cheese and a bit of fresh veg) towards the end of the month.Soozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03762391472811785736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-39883981507576982522022-01-30T15:33:25.595+00:002022-01-30T15:33:25.595+00:00You really do, you suddenly notice that virtually ...You really do, you suddenly notice that virtually everyone is trying to sell you something or trying to make you feel that if you just had this, that or the other life would be so much better, easier, happier etc etc.Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-25744007463265471142022-01-30T15:32:19.769+00:002022-01-30T15:32:19.769+00:00It's the safest place for them at the moment. ...It's the safest place for them at the moment. :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-36519117752063351482022-01-30T15:32:00.081+00:002022-01-30T15:32:00.081+00:00Oh yes, I am and I do :-)Oh yes, I am and I do :-)Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-33883125864884177432022-01-30T15:11:31.142+00:002022-01-30T15:11:31.142+00:00I think you notice it more when you are NOT buying...I think you notice it more when you are NOT buying! You are organized, tho, and seem to have the determination you need to resist! Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-62299807720005089202022-01-30T15:05:01.729+00:002022-01-30T15:05:01.729+00:00Hands in pockets everywhere I reckon!Hands in pockets everywhere I reckon!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-63284673293077603282022-01-30T14:50:26.251+00:002022-01-30T14:50:26.251+00:00Which is why no spend times see me steering clear ...Which is why no spend times see me steering clear of stores altogether. It is easy to give into impulse.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501869780961229827.post-71942638781031332952022-01-30T13:53:07.221+00:002022-01-30T13:53:07.221+00:00Just repeat " I am strong, I can resist tempt...Just repeat " I am strong, I can resist temptation" whenever you see such a tempting display ;)Pensive Pensionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753467730053378848noreply@blogger.com