I've been doing pretty well with not buying anything. Until last night. I was due for some conditioner, which is allowed on my Makeout terms since I go through it regularly, but I feel a little guilty for bulk buying. I took advantage of a Buy 3, get 2 Free sale from Bath and Body Works, along with a 20% off coupon. I quite enjoy their conditioners because of their thinner consistency and how well the scent stays in my hair. But I certainly didn't need to get 5, sale or not. I feel like I got sucked into rationalizing the purchase because it was on sale, but in retrospect, I wish I'd used the Buy 2, Get 1 Free option instead. I have space for 2 in my bathroom cupboard. 4 is a bit tight.
Despite the fact that it was an allowed item that I don't count as my 10 items, my bigger goal is to get away from excess buying due to space issues. I really don't like seeing things cluttered together, whether it's organized or not. It stresses me out. I'd rather just get something when I need it, instead of having unnecessary backups. This has been challenging, trying to discipline myself, but I feel like I'm learning a lot. I'm being more careful with my purchases, and really asking myself it it's something I need versus something I want.
Oh, and here's a silly dilemma. One of my 10 items this year was going to be the next Allure Beauty Box. I don't know if they're doing a spring or summer one next, but I usually buy them anytime it comes out because I get good use out of most of the items and it's a good value. Anything I'm not interested in goes to family or donation. But I'm having trouble deciding if that would just count as a single item because it'll be purchased at one price, even though there's usually around 10 items in there, at least. I'm thinking it'd be fair to use 2, maybe 3 of my allowances on it. I'm still keeping track of other items that have caught my eye on a word document, but so far I haven't been tempted to get a single one. That's kind of major for me, and it's keeping me encouraged, knowing that I seem to be in it for the long haul.