#nobuyyear

[nellsvsthenet]

Starting my Year of No Buy

Consumerism has been CRAZY especially after COVID. During the Pandemic I unfortunately discovered the dreaded Buy now, pay later apps... Already having a difficult relationship with money, this did not help.

So I have decided, Starting today. November 18th, 2025 I have set some rules for myself. I will be documenting my journey and will be extremely transparent saving and difficulties. I hope I learn to have a healthy relationship with money and have a good amount of savings.

Here is having self control, and as a fashion girlie... I am going to challenge myself to wear EVERYTHING in my closet. I also want to ensure I actual empties before I replace. In my next post I will be establishing exactly what my rules are, in case some of you wanna join in.

Yay!

My name is Nellie, and this is NellsVsTheNet.

[nellsvsthenet]

Welcome to my Blog! NellsVsTheNet. The little corner of the internet where I combat the very scary parts of the internet that wants me to buy things. I truly am easily influenced by well.... influencers. Call me crazy but I am starting a journey of not buying for sport, but buying with intention and care.

[tapmora]

Why I'm Not Buying Anything New This Year - And How It's Changing Me

In January, I did something impulsive: I told myself, “You're not buying anything new this year.”

No new clothes. No gadgets. No skincare “just to try.” No “treat yourself” Amazon binges at 2am.

And to be honest? I didn’t think I’d last more than two weeks. But here I am, months in, and it’s been one of the most freeing decisions I’ve ever made.

The Why Behind My No-Buy Year

I started noticing a pattern: I was buying things to feel better, not because I needed them.

Bad day? Buy something. Good day? Reward yourself. Bored? Scroll and add to cart. It became a loop of emotional spending masked as “self-care.”

So I decided to break the cycle, and experiment with what would happen if I just stopped buying.

What I Learned

1. Most of my “needs” were wants in disguise. Turns out, I don’t need 3 black sweaters or a fancy new water bottle. My stuff wasn’t broken, I was just used to upgrading.

2. Gratitude hits harder when you stop chasing more. When you pause the consumption, you actually see what you already have, and appreciate it more deeply.

3. Life feels lighter with less. Physically and mentally. My space is clearer. My head feels less cluttered. I'm no longer trying to fill emotional gaps with material things.

Unexpected Wins

My savings skyrocketed

I stopped mindless scrolling

I got creative with what I already own

I finally read those books I kept hoarding

This year isn’t about deprivation. It’s about intention. And in a world telling us to consume constantly, choosing “no” feels rebellious, and kind of powerful.

[chicgeekblog]

Interested in hearing about why might have have failed a no buy? Check out my youtube channel!

[chicgeekblog]

Interested in hearing about my 5 month makeup low buy update? Check out my youtube channel!

[chicgeekblog]

Interested in hearing about some makeup low buy tips? Check out my youtube channel!

[abrazamecomosimequisieras]

This new video sums up all the makeup products I was left with after my #nobuyyear I was an interesting experience, I highly recommend you embrace if you feel overwhelmed by the stuff you have. #usewhatyouhave #makeuorocks (at Baltimore, Maryland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B71knhwnPvO/?igshid=gcw4pf641ccn

[daniel-oneiroi]

It is the second week of January, and I am not done building January's lists of things. So. As usual, I will not accomplish them. Hahaha... but I have been working hard on things that drain my energy with the fibro + EDS combo, like keeping the apartment minimally clean, getting some German studying done every day, keeping up taking care of mail and cats... I got some stickers as a reward. <3 My #nobuychallenge for this month is for notebooks and stationary. Class started today and I have so many old binders, folders, tab dividers, and notebooks that are old and partially used, I always want the fun of buying new (and a clean start!) But do I need a dozen half-used spiral notebooks? NO. In fact, I hate them! So I'm taking out all the paper and putting it in one binder. This month, I will inventory all office supplies and not buy more until I need them. What are you doing in 2020 for your #nobuy ? #nobuy2020 #nobuyyear #sustainability #sustainableliving #savings #ecofriendly #environmentalism #thrifty #nowaste #nowastelife #nowasteliving #lowincome #solutions #officesupplies #college #collegelife #bujo #bujo2020 #bulletjournal https://www.instagram.com/p/B7RLHPFJbml/?igshid=1lrw509wikm7i