Things I Am Not Allowed to Shop For:
- Most* processed/packaged/frozen foods
- Cosmetics and some hygiene products
- Clothes, shoes, and accessories
- Gifts for others
- Electronics
- Cleaning products and laundry detergent
- Books and magazines
- Basic kitchen supplies (plastic bags, tin foil, etc.)
Things I am Not Allowed to Buy New:
- Dishes, pans, pots, kitchen utensils
- Decorations/household items
Things I'm Allowed to Shop For:
- Specific groceries: produce, eggs, milk, yogurt, cheese, meat, and ingredients for recipes (sourced as locally as possible!)
- Medicine/pharmacy stuff
- Raw ingredients and DIY supplies
- Household appliances/electronics
I have a couple lists going to keep track of my progress and keep myself accountable:
Things I Want To Purchase Once the Shopping Ban is Over:
Items That Have Seriously Tempted Me to Break the Shopping Ban:
I am linking to all the update posts I do here:
Shopping Ban Updates: