casii
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Post by casii on Mar 14, 2023 16:56:16 GMT
And are there levels? Like minorly stressed could be soothed with a new nail polish but major stress means a new purse.
My DDs, both expecting, one high risk, and I were talking about retail therapy and we're all kind of stressed right now. One ordered a new nugget (some kind of children's thing), another bought an armful of books and I've got a purse, on sale, in my shopping cart. Do I need it? I do not. I probably won't get it because I just cleaned out my closet a few weeks ago and bemoaned that I don't have space for anything.
What are your favorite retail therapy go-tos? LOL
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oh yvonne
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Post by oh yvonne on Mar 14, 2023 16:59:28 GMT
low stress, a few new kitcheny things, like a pretty new tablecloth or a nice new wooden spoon. More stressy, clothes, shoes and makeup in that order.  |
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Post by Basket1lady on Mar 14, 2023 17:02:54 GMT
Flowers! They feed my soul.
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Post by peano on Mar 14, 2023 17:08:11 GMT
Clothes or shoes. I have a sneaker addiction.
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Post by Delta Dawn on Mar 14, 2023 17:08:34 GMT
I buy makeup, a purse, makeup brushes and LV scarves. That said I should buy new makeup because some of my stuff is getting old.
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Post by papersilly on Mar 14, 2023 17:09:41 GMT
a good vintage Coach purse. all leather and from the 80's-90's. i actually have a piece of therapy coming tomorrow. LOL
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Post by gar on Mar 14, 2023 17:20:08 GMT
In the summer, plants. In winter, throws, a cushion or candle…something that says “cozy”.
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Post by Monica* on Mar 14, 2023 17:20:13 GMT
Plants, seeds, and gardening supplies for myself.
Cute outfits for grandbabies.
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Post by jeremysgirl on Mar 14, 2023 17:21:00 GMT
I buy yarn.
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Post by ~summer~ on Mar 14, 2023 17:21:27 GMT
I don’t normally shop when I’m stressed - but if so I’d be most likely to buy flowers or do self care such as a manicure, massage etc.
My favorite things to buy are things that make me feel pretty - I love blouses, skirts…and a sexy heel lol.
I also love buying jewelry and pretty hair clips.
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lesley
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Post by lesley on Mar 14, 2023 17:27:37 GMT
Socks. 😊 But they need to be bamboo.
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Post by lisae on Mar 14, 2023 17:29:25 GMT
Craft supplies, which has lately been watercolors, or vintage tablecloths from Ebay
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Mar 14, 2023 17:31:12 GMT
Fabric! The answer for whatever ails me!
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Post by Lurkingpea on Mar 14, 2023 17:33:45 GMT
Crafting stuff.
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Post by mom2rjcr on Mar 14, 2023 18:02:51 GMT
Shoes, puzzles, t-shirts, pens and notebooks
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snyder
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Post by snyder on Mar 14, 2023 18:15:25 GMT
Chocolate for all stress levels.
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Post by Merge on Mar 14, 2023 18:17:06 GMT
Shoes.
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Post by craftedbys on Mar 14, 2023 18:22:20 GMT
Plants and fabric.
Low stress a few fat quarters. High stress is enough for a quilt. Or two.
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Post by roundtwo on Mar 14, 2023 18:25:30 GMT
Fabric and chocolate  |
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Post by FrozenPea on Mar 14, 2023 18:29:37 GMT
I have been really good about not using retail therapy lately as we are going to move and I don't need more stuff. I add the money to my savings.
My mil fills her cart online shopping and then talks herself out of it and gives the money to one of the 3 grandkids instead. I like that idea.
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Post by hopemax on Mar 14, 2023 18:32:49 GMT
I've collected Disney pins for over 30 years. So I usually head to Ebay, or look for people selling on social media sites to look for good deals that are a little more indulgent than my usual pickups. I don't buy a lot of regular item shopping. Clothes, shoes, etc do nothing for me. In the old days, I would go to Tuesday Morning or Michaels for scrapping supplies, but I haven't done that in almost 10 years now.
If I'm stressed I'd usually choose food. Bakery items, ice cream.
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Post by PolarGreen12 on Mar 14, 2023 18:32:57 GMT
My lowest level is probably a new book and a pedicure. Next level is probably clothes and/or shoes. After that shit gets real and it's a a new Coach bag.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Mar 14, 2023 18:33:13 GMT
If I can get out to shop, then strolling through antique stores, vintage shops, and thrift stores is always soul-soothing for me. On-line shopping doesn't provide that same feeling.
Small purchases that can make me happy though are beautiful new stationery, high-end candles, flowers, or some exotic (to me) new ingredient to cook with.
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Post by Zee on Mar 14, 2023 18:37:36 GMT
Nail polish or craft supplies. I also love a trip to a good thrift store looking for vintage odds and ends to use in art projects.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2023 18:51:26 GMT
I tend to buy things for the house. Curtains in the house have been swapped out a few times. New seasonal stuff have appeared.
When I really feel like I need retail therapy, Etsy and Amazon are bad for me. I love hoodies and have gotten a few new ones in moments of stress.
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Post by tenacious on Mar 14, 2023 19:09:23 GMT
Makeup and plants.
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purplebee
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Post by purplebee on Mar 14, 2023 19:34:49 GMT
Crafty stuff, been on an ephemera kick lately and have bought a ton of stickers and washi tape from Temu. Glad that it’s so cheap. Don’t have to be stressed out for retail therapy! Also have too many cheap watches in an assortment of colors from Amazon.
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Post by Ryann on Mar 14, 2023 19:39:52 GMT
Craft supplies and the stock market.
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pantsonfire
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Post by pantsonfire on Mar 14, 2023 19:42:00 GMT
Low level is iced tea or iced coffee.
High? Cookbook.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Mar 14, 2023 19:43:43 GMT
How are your picks when you are stressed? Hope you are making money off your stress! |
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