How I didn't buy anything new for an entire year

I just realized that yesterday made 3 weeks without buying anything new. I have found something constructive to do with my time. I have been making a little bit of money writing articles on ehow. Here's my article of things to do instead of shop! http://www.ehow.com/how_4622028_other-things-do-instead-shop.html

I made it. I was so tempted to shop last Wednesday. I looked around a website, but didn't make any purchases. I guess I window shopped.

I am sooooo tempted to buy stuff right now. It's the deals. I think this is my weakness. If I find something for 80 or 90% off, it makes me want to buy it. Even if I don't need it. I think this is my biggest problem with spending. I like to buy stuff on sale. Especially 60% or more off. I have to stop this. I don't need the stuff.

I've been coming up with a list of things to do for free....check it out. http://www.ehow.com/how_4622028_other-things-do-instead-shop.html

I'm at the two week mark!!!! I went to Walgreen's today for some shampoo and milk. I had to practice a great deal of control. It's hard doing this during the Christmas season. All the sales out there tempt me a great deal. But I held on. I didn't buy anything aside from food and shampoo.

I've decided to get rid of some of my stuff. It is so crowded in my home. I need to turn some of my unused stuff into $$$$. Day 12 and still going strong.

My wallet is feeling better already. I give myself a certain amount to spend every week on gas and other things that may come up. I looked in my wallet today and I still have money. By this time I would have spent all of my money for the week on stupid stuff. Now maybe I can put the unspent money away for a rainy day or pay a bill with it.