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With rising prices at the grocery store, inflation and the overall cost of living going up, here is a list of What I’m NOT Buying in 2024. It’s definitely time to tighten the budget, save more and shop wiser. I wouldn’t call myself frugal, but I do have a tendency to be cheap, especially when it comes to spending money on myself. How are you and your family saving money in 2024? Let us know your tips and tricks for spending less by leaving a comment below.
What I’m NOT Buying in 2024:
- Coffee shop drinks. It is so much cheaper to make a pot of coffee at home.
- Streaming Services. Between sharing services with friends and family and free streaming services, we don’t have to pay for any tv service.
- Jewelry. I have a serious addiction to shiny objects and have so many pieces of jewelry that I don’t wear. I need to get rid of some, not purchase more.
- Holiday Decor. We don’t decorate a lot for the holidays so no need to buy more, even though every Fall I see so many cute pumpkins.
- Candles. I have a surplus of candles that I have received as gifts so I don’t need to purchase anymore until I have used up what I already have at home.
- Magazines. I fall into the trap of buying magazines, especially while on vacation and they are never really that good, just mostly advertisements. I canceled my subscription to Pioneer Woman and Magnolia Journal this year since Amazon no longer sells their subscriptions.
- Coffee mugs. Like seriously, how many coffee mugs do 2 people need? We do not need any new ones.
- Paper Planner/ Calendar. I have transitioned over to an all electronic calendar system via Google Calendar. Plus we received a free one from our county, which may not be cute, but it is loaded with coupons for local businesses.
- Sale Items. I will not buy anything just because it is on sale. It has to serve a purpose in our home or replace a worn out item.
What type of things are you not going to buy in 2024? How are you saving money in the new year? Let us know in a comment below.
