Skip to main content

Healthy Habits Challenge - January 2019

I'm letting my total money available roll over from last year (because I'm in the positives and don't need an excuse to hit "refresh"). These posts will now also serve as a brief update on the status of the No-Buy.

Purchases:
~ Cover FX Power Play foundation, Mario Badescu glycolic foaming cleanser - $56.29 - I had a moment of weakness due to a bad day and a too-tempting Ulta Beauty Break. Ironically on the day I posted my no-buy intro. Good job, Maggie. I'll get back to the no-buy again for February. No way but forward.
~ I also got a replacement loofah at Ulta, but that doesn't count. A) it's a straightforward replacement; B) it's a hygiene tool, like buying another toothbrush when one gets worn out.

Books read ($1 per 100 pages)
~ Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli - 312 pages ($3.12)
~ Empire of Storms by Sarah J Maas - 691 pages ($6.91)
~ Tempests and Slaughter by Tamora Pierce - 480 pages ($4.80)

Exercise ($5 per workout video, from the BeachBody line of workout videos)
~ 01/03/19"Dirty 30" video from 21 day fix - $5
~ 01/04/19 - "Upper Fix" video from 21 day fix - $5
~ 01/06/19 - 1h walk - $5
~ 01/13/19 - 1h walk - $5
~ 01/16/19 - "Total Body Cardio Fix" - $5
~ 01/16/19 - 1h walk - $5
~ 01/19/19 - 1h walk - $5
~ 01/20/19 - 1h walk - $5
~ 01/21/19 - "Cardio Fix" video from 21 day fix - $5
~ 01/22/19 - "Upper Fix" video from 21 day fix - $5
~ 01/24/19 - "Total Body Cardio Fix" - $5
~ 01/28/19 - "Upper Fix" - $5
~ 01/30/19 - 1h walk - $5
~ 01/31/19 - "Dirty 30" video - $5

Duolingo ($1 per 10 day streak)
~ 01/02/19 - 260 day streak ($1)

Money available to spend: $33.35

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

November 2017 Empties

I'm happy with my skincare progress this past month. My system for using up perfume samples is also still going well, even though the darn things keep coming in. Per usual, here's a picture to be followed by mini-reviews and thoughts: ~ Stella McCartney sample card - I remember this as being a nice floral. Something I would use a sample of, but not necessarily buy. ~ J'Adore by Dior sample card - this smells like perfume to me. I couldn't really discern any specific notes. That said, it smells nice. I probably would not purchase this, partly because it doesn't come in a rollerball. ~ Elizabeth & James Nirvana Amethyst sample - The tobacco flower notes made me smell a bit like a smoker. A powdery smoker. Would not purchase. ~ Josie Maran finishing balm - will discuss in project pan update ~ Urban Decay "Stark Naked" - will discuss in project pan update ~ Maybelline FitMe concealer in 15/fair - This grew on me. It looks a bit too warm right of...
Post a Comment
Read more

December Empties

I finished 7 products in December, including 1 makeup product instead of all skincare! ~ Clinique take the day off cleansing balm sephora sample: It was odorless, and just oily enough to efficiently remove my eye makeup and mascara. Bonus, it didn't irritate my eyes. I got the full size for Christmas, but I'm going to try to make some progress on my Pond's cream before I crack into it. ~ Peter Thomas Roth pumpkin enzyme mask sample: I got the pack of deluxe sizes to try, and this mask took so long to finish, I'd never buy a full size. It smelled just like a pumpkin treat, so I enjoyed using it up in the fall/winter. ~ Too Cool for School egg mellow cream lotion: I used this as my morning moisturizer. It had a faintly sweet-lemon scent, which I enjoyed. The pump was nice, but I didn't know how much I had left until I went to pump it and it was empty :( ~ Clinique Welcome Wednesday deluxe lipstick from Christmas 2015: finally! I loved the brown-pink color, bu...
Post a Comment
Read more

Empties - June 2019

This past month, I came for my skincare foil samples with a vengeance. So this empties is, as always, mostly skincare with a little bit of makeup and haircare. ~ Exuviance performance peel - This is a two step kind of deal with an activated pad and a neutralizer pad. This sample contained one use, and I didn't see much of a change. I'm also in my 20s and am probably not the target audience. Wouldn't repurchase at this time. ~ boscia Clarifying Detox mask - Clay mask that dries on your face - meh. My skin felt maybe a little cleaner, but no other improvements. It was nice to use, but I probably wouldn't buy this again. I bought it at TJ Maxx a while ago, so goodness knows how old it is. ~ Mango Coconut Guava lotion - I have two sets of mini lotions like this from my family. So you can expect to see more little bottles like this. It smelled nice and has a thin texture, which is nice for the summer. I have seven more of these, so no need to repurchase anything righ...
Post a Comment
Read more