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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2016 18:27:16 GMT
Do you have things you used to buy regularly that you no longer do or seldom do?
I never buy dvds or bluerays anymore. I used to purchase at least a few a year. I still have a few left, but are donating those and just going to buy the occasional digital one if I know I will watch it multiple times (and there are only about 20 movies that would fit in that list) With the ease of watching things online and the fact I'm trying to downsize, it just makes more sense to me.
Books are another. I pretty much only get books from the library now. I rarely reread things, and I've been trying to become debt free, so I can't justify spending so much on something I can borrow for free.
what about you?
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Post by myshelly on May 17, 2016 18:31:56 GMT
Definitely books.
There's just no point in spending that much money when I am going to read them quickly and only once.
Cable.
I still occasionally buy DVDs because the kids like to be able to physically take movies with them to watch in the car or at a friend's house.
Bottled water. So wasteful.
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Post by krc11 on May 17, 2016 18:33:22 GMT
I don't buy scrapbooking supplies anymore. I have too much. And I don't do much crafting. In the rare occasion, I don't own something I need for a project, I go buy that one item.
I haven't bought music or books for a while. I think I still have quite a bit on an iTunes card. I need to go make sure it doesn't expire.
I'm trying to only buy needed clothing shoes. I really have plenty.
I don't buy dog toys as my dog just tears them up.
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Post by schizo319 on May 17, 2016 18:36:18 GMT
The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is processed foods (cream of soup, taco seasonings, rice-a-roni, hamburger helper, etc.). Now, I just look up substitutions or diy recipes for those kinds of things. I like that it saves $, I know what's in them, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand.
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Post by miominmio on May 17, 2016 18:36:46 GMT
Music....I can't remember last time I bought a CD.
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Post by lbp on May 17, 2016 18:37:44 GMT
Tampons! After my ablation, periods are a thing of the past!
Music- I just listen online.
I only buy books at thrift stores then re-thrift them when I am finished.
Size 7/8 clothes - unfortunately.
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on May 17, 2016 18:42:08 GMT
Juice boxes...don't buy those anymore
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Post by pudgygroundhog on May 17, 2016 18:42:49 GMT
Do you have things you used to buy regularly that you no longer do or seldom do? I never buy dvds or bluerays anymore. I used to purchase at least a few a year. I still have a few left, but are donating those and just going to buy the occasional digital one if I know I will watch it multiple times (and there are only about 20 movies that would fit in that list) With the ease of watching things online and the fact I'm trying to downsize, it just makes more sense to me. Books are another. I pretty much only get books from the library now. I rarely reread things, and I've been trying to become debt free, so I can't justify spending so much on something I can borrow for free. what about you? Same things for me. Somebody gave me a set of DVDs as a gift in the past year and I don't even know where our DVD player is - we do everything digital. I used to buy a lot of books before utilizing the library. I get most of my books from the library and I do buy e-books when I find deals (usually $1.99).
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Post by papersilly on May 17, 2016 18:42:52 GMT
thanks to a hysterectomy.....yeah, that's right.....no need to shop in that aisle anymore
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Post by padresfan619 on May 17, 2016 18:50:55 GMT
Soda
White bread
Neutrogena pink grapefruit oil free acne wash
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Post by katlady on May 17, 2016 19:01:47 GMT
CD's - I download music now. Scrapbook stuff - I have enough to scrap a family of 10 for 100 years. Soda Novels - used to read about 4 books a month. Sadly I hardly read now. Magazines Newspaper
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2016 19:02:09 GMT
Anything that I can get digitally. Books, movies, music, photos, magazines, etc.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2016 19:02:56 GMT
I've given up the juice boxes and bottled water too, you all reminded me.
I bet it's been 10 years since I bought a CD!
I also realized I no longer buy disposable cleaning things (the floor pads, dusters, etc) I bought the washable ones a couple years ago and they still work great.
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Post by Fidget on May 17, 2016 19:10:23 GMT
Frozen lunches, - healthy choice, lean cuisine etc. I used to eat those every day for lunch. I now eat a nice big salad with tuna and avocado.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on May 17, 2016 19:13:11 GMT
Nail polish. I'm just lying to myself when I say I'm going to keep my nails pretty.
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Post by calgal08 on May 17, 2016 19:15:39 GMT
Books - thanks to free Kindle books DVDs - not sure we even have something to play them on now - hmmmmm Scrapbooks supplies - I think I've finally stopped scrapping
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2016 19:21:13 GMT
I used to buy a lot of magazines, I don't buy any now. Since I can no longer eat I have a huge list of food stuff that I don't buy.
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Post by NoWomanNoCry on May 17, 2016 19:39:16 GMT
CDs Papercraft stuff. I haven't crafted in months. Magazines. Back in the day I bought waaay too many. Wasabi almonds. My teeth are too bad in the back to eat them. Fire Jolly Ranchers. Again my teeth issues.
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Post by anniefb on May 17, 2016 19:40:34 GMT
Books, CDs and DVDs. All digital now.
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Post by caro on May 17, 2016 19:46:42 GMT
Most processed foods Soda Artificial sweeteners CD's DVD's
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Post by mimi3566 on May 17, 2016 19:47:32 GMT
Cable TV Tampons (the upside of Menopause....about the only good thing ) Pfaltzgraff...I once had an obsession...must have every piece they made in my pattern Landline Phone Dark Chocolate...chocolate trinity ice cream by Publix to be exact....I've discovered it gives me migraines Gym membership...running on the trail 1 mile from my house is free I'm sure there are more, but these are all I can think of at the moment.
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Post by GamGam on May 17, 2016 19:48:37 GMT
Pink grapefruit juice--I take statins sliced bread--DH makes ours regular gasoline--our cars are diesel cat food We no longer have a cat margarine--use butter instead
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Post by quinlove on May 17, 2016 19:49:59 GMT
Panty Hose.
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Post by deafpea on May 17, 2016 19:53:03 GMT
Diapers/pullups! Youngest child was fully potty trained (yes, even overnight) a few months ago and it is SO NICE not to have to buy those anymore! We don't buy many movies but when we do, we buy them through iTunes and watch them through Apple TV now. I'm borrowing e-books and reading them on my Kindle. If there's one I want to buy, I'll buy a Kindle version. I'm sure I'll think of others. Merilee
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Post by bratkar on May 17, 2016 19:57:07 GMT
music, books, dvds FILM (although DH does because its become a new old hobby again along with all the developing supplies) Or even better, I rarely print just the pictures even. which means I rarely buy scrapbook supplies anymore since I have enough to supply most of the people on every scrapping board from here to California! We don't buy a lot of processed foods anymore. Dress clothes for work! We are allowed jeans now. I just donated over 20 skirts and 20 dress pants! I'm sure there is more oh yeah, Longaberger. I haven't bought anything from them in YEARS!
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Post by gale w on May 17, 2016 20:26:25 GMT
The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is processed foods (cream of soup, taco seasonings, rice-a-roni, hamburger helper, etc.). Now, I just look up substitutions or diy recipes for those kinds of things. I like that it saves $, I know what's in them, and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. I've started doing this too, including cake mixes, canned frosting, etc. I even made some chili powder. I also quit buying magazines. I use zinio and get magazines on it through my library. I subscribe to one or two that the library doesn't offer. I buy a few dvds and books for the kids but mostly don't buy those anymore either. Not even craft or quilt books.
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Post by scorpeao on May 17, 2016 20:38:37 GMT
Cow's milk and cereal. Cow's milk gives me gas and cereal makes me fat. A serving of cereal for me is half the box. Better to just not have it in the house.
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Post by melanell on May 17, 2016 20:42:30 GMT
Oh gosh---so many things!
Many different food items that we no longer eat. Paper towels & napkins. Full size bottles of hairspray, gel, mousse. (I do keep one travel size bottle of hair spray & mousse on hand, but that's it.) Most cosmetics jewelry most CDs (I still buy a select CD every so often, but years can go by in between purchases.) same as above for DVDs home decor items (I've cut way back on this kind of thing.) Christmas decor (Same as above) picture frames (I know this falls under decor, but this is one item I used to buy tons of. Now I just swap out between what I already have. Or I alter something I already have.)
I'm sure there are many more!
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Post by breetheflea on May 17, 2016 20:54:56 GMT
According to my 11 year old I'm a health nut who doesn't want her to eat lunch because I only pack healthy stuff. So I guess junk food. I'm far from a health nut the kids just inhale all the junk food as soon as it enters the house so I buy less of it and once it's gone it's gone...
Still buy dvds if I really like something and it's on sale...
I get a lot of books used or from the library but still buy real books (gotta support writers, I am going to be one someday) and a book is still a deal and cheaper than a Starbucks addiction...
I don't buy pre-made coffee (I make it at home) but DH does.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2016 20:59:27 GMT
Oh gosh---so many things! Many different food items that we no longer eat. Paper towels & napkins. Full size bottles of hairspray, gel, mousse. (I do keep one travel size bottle of hair spray & mousse on hand, but that's it.) Most cosmetics jewelry most CDs (I still buy a select CD every so often, but years can go by in between purchases.) same as above for DVDs home decor items (I've cut way back on this kind of thing.) Christmas decor (Same as above) picture frames (I know this falls under decor, but this is one item I used to buy tons of. Now I just swap out between what I already have. Or I alter something I already have.) I'm sure there are many more! Yes to so many of these for me too, I don't buy any new decorations, and home decor just means more to dust. I haven't bought that kind of stuff in the last 5 years. Also forgot to add Kcups, too expensive and hate all the plastic. I've switched back to ground with a washable filter.
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