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The app's 'CHALLENGES' screen shows four options: 'I want to buy a thing,' 'I bought a thing,' 'I didn't buy a thing,' and 'I got rid of a thing,' each with a plus sign to add entries.

A 'RETHINK' screen asks if a postponed purchase, a 'Skims dress' for $85, is still desired. Options are 'don't want it anymore,' 'still want it,' or 'already bought it.'

Do I Really Need To Buy This

I am definitely an impulsive buyer. I buy if I am happy , I buy if I’m sad, I just buy. I found an app that actually helps with impulsive buying. It’s a must download and a great finance tip. I have definitely saved some money with this app Bless : 10/10 ⭐️ - you can track if you wanna buy some

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what to buy at ulta

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A light blue binder or notebook titled '100 envelope SAVINGS CHALLENGE' is displayed on a granite surface, adorned with heart stickers. This item is a tool for tracking savings goals.

A '100 ENVELOPE SAVING CHALLENGE TRACKER' sheet is shown, featuring a grid of numbered circles from 1 to 100. The tracker indicates a total savings goal of $5,050.

💵 my “no buy” spending list for 2025 💵

#NoBuy2025 #lemon8challenge This is going to be a glimpse into how I won’t spend in 2025 💵 Put to use my 100 Envelope Challenge which will save $5,050 💵 Do NOT pull from any savings account 💵 Use my Oportun app to pull money to save for whatever expenses I need 💵 Use PayPal savings

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A woman wearing a cap introduces the topic of whether to rent or buy a home, prompting viewers to consider various factors for this financial decision.

Against a mountain landscape, text outlines personal considerations for when to buy a home, including life stability, credit score, long-term plans, and affordability metrics like down payment and debt-to-income ratio.

Set against a rocky canyon, this image lists the true costs of homeownership, such as mortgage, down payment, closing costs, taxes, insurance, real estate fees, and maintenance, emphasizing that loan approval isn't the full cost.

TO RENT OR BUY 🏡

I feel like this is the million dollar question lately -- everywhere I look someone is telling you whether or not it's the right market to buy! So how do we make the decision then?! Let's start by analyzing the situation and asking ourselves some questions. Start with these: Do you

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He sure did, now get yours to buy you something

#coachbag #coachpurse #nikevomero5 #perfume #girlyvibes

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A collection of various skincare products arranged on a bathroom counter, including cleansers, serums, toners, and creams, with decorative doodles and text indicating a 'BUY OR BYE: Skincare Edition' theme.

A hand holding a blue healing balm stick, recommended for lips and chapped skin, with text indicating a positive review and multiple uses.

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BUY OR BYE: Skincare Edition🫧✨💗

1. Aquaphor healing balm stick: I originally bought this bc I saw a tik tok about how you can use it under your eyes before applying concealer to help creasing! I usually use the aquaphor tube for my lips so I was intrigued and wanted to try this on my lips. LIFE CHANGING. Now I need to buy an ext

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no buy list 2025

2025 No-Buy Challenge: Realistic + Relatable Edition 🛑💸 ✨ My No-Buy List ✨ 1️⃣ No Amazon Shopping 📦: I’m steering clear of those late-night impulse buys to save more. 2️⃣ No Clothing Shopping 👗: I’ll treat myself after I hit my weight loss goal—it’ll be worth the wait! 3️⃣ No Coffee Shop Drin

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✨🥨 BEST Snacks To Buy RIGHT NOW 🍿✨

✨ These snacks have been on HEAVY rotation lately and for good reason 😮‍💨 Whether I’m craving something salty, sweet, high protein, or just a quick grab-and-go bite, these have been getting the job DONE 👏🏾 🥒 Oh Snap Pickles, well pickles of any kind, are ELITE. Hella crunchy, flavorful, and low

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Nine stick lip balms in various colors, including white, silver, blue, green, yellow, orange, and pink, are arranged in a row.

Four squeeze-tube lip balms in peach, light yellow, light green, and coral colors are shown on a white surface.

Buy or Bye Pt.2

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm (BYE) The shades are Coconut and Pear 🥥 🍐, Ultra conditioning💧, Vanilla Bean 🐚, Cucumber and Mint 🥒, Original 🐝, Honey 🍯, Mango 🥭, Pink Grapefruit 🌸, Pomegranate 🌺. I started collecting these during my VSCO phase but tbh they were never really that good, my lips would get even

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A hand holds a vibrant pink rose against a light background. The text "My 'no buy' list" is prominently displayed at the top, with "lemon8 @knightedluna" at the bottom.

Against a blue, cloudy background, two text boxes outline "no buy" rules for "Clothes" and "Makeup," emphasizing practical purchases and replacement-only makeup. The bottom includes "lemon8 @knightedluna."

Set against a blue, cloudy background, three text boxes detail "no buy" rules for "No Starbucks," "Restaurants" (once a month, under $40), and "No fast food." "lemon8 @knightedluna" is at the bottom.

My ‘no buy’ list

This is my current no buy list! Of course things can change as we get farther into the year but this is what it’s looking like now! The main thing is only buy necessities. But if i do need to buy something else, like clothes, i have rules about it. That way im not overspending #nobuy2025

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A hand holds a light blue jar of a whipped curl cream. The text 'BUY' is prominently displayed, along with bullet points highlighting its frizz-reducing, moisturizing, and pleasant scent properties, noting its clean ingredients.

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BUY or BYE: hair edition✨

Thought I’d hop on this trend but for hair products! I’m still learning what products work well for my hair but so far these are a few of my favorites (and not so favorites). Plus they are all mostly super affordable! ✨Shea Moisture Hydrate & Repair Curl Cream Pros: smells really good, feel

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A collage showing a hand holding a toothpaste box and a hand holding a toothpaste tube, both indicating hydrogen peroxide content. Text indicates the user is going to try this product for teeth whitening.

Help!! idk what products to buy!!

Over the years my teeth have become stained due to coffee. I’ve had coffee every single day for years and years. I’ve noticed my teeth are the yellowest it’s ever been 😭 I’m now doing something about it because I’m embarrassed to smile. What products work for whitening and removing the stain? Can b

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Buy Or Bye: College Dorm Edition

As An Incoming Junior In College And With Freshman Starting To Buy Things For Their Dorm, Here Is A Few "Buy Or Bye" Items (From Personal Experiences) ✨Drying Mat: Your Shower Caddy And Shower Shows Are Going To Be Wet And Especially If You Have Community Showers, You Don't Want To L

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No buy list 2026

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💵 my “no buy” spending list for 2025 💵

I know that I have a tendency to buy things that I don’t actually need without using up what I have 💁🏻‍♀️ I also don’t *actually* spend money on experiences and this is something I want to do more of in 2025. Less money on ✨things✨ more money on ❤️experiences❤️ I’m also in a phase of my l

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💵 My “NO BUY” Spending List for Q1 of 2025 💵

For this upcoming year we’re getting serious about our money goals 💸💛✨ Here is a breakdown of each of my goals: 💵 1. If it is not a planned shopping trip with a specific then I am not buying no clothes. We have 👖, 👠, 👗, and etc at home. 💵2. I am obsessed with getting breakfast in the morning

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my no buy list 🛍️

What I am doing: - using up all my products and not letting myself get influenced - only eating food from grocery stores and learning how to cook - not shopping online and only going to a mall or store if I need something - asking myself, do I NEED it or do I just WANT it? - telling myself

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This is my list for my no spend 2025! 🫶 1. No new lotions or perfumes until I use the ones I have (I have accumulated too many it’s insane) 2. No new skincare unless my bottles are empty (replacing only want I use and need) 3. No new clothes unless something is worn or doesn’t fit and it nece

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TikTok made me buy it!

Does anybody else get pressured by TikTok? These eyeshadow palettes were BEAUUUUTIFUL! I couldn’t pass them up, so I just had to buy both. If you’re looking for something new to add to your collection check these palettes out ! And they won’t put a hole in your wallet! #makeup #eyeshadow #E

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A text graphic titled "MY REASON" listing motivations for the no-buy challenge, such as building savings, reducing clutter, working through products, and finding contentment.

✨No Buy 2025 Rules ✨

I have decided to post this early as I actually started my No Buy, yesterday! I was far too excited and felt ready to just get going with it. My rules are pretty self explanatory, I am on a total no buy of all makeup, skincare, haircare, bodycare, clothing and accessories and fragrance! My only exc

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buy 🛍️ or bye 👋 | rating lippies 💋

Honestly rating & reviewing trending lip products💋 I will always be honest when I’m sharing my opinion especially when it comes to the “trendy” stuff. I never want someone to spend money on something that isn’t worth it!! I hate reading reviews & realizing the product is nothing like ppl

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A graphic titled 'NO BUY CHALLENGE' displays a 'No buy list' including take-out, Starbucks, and junk food. Below it, a 'Yes list' permits meal prep, dog food, and vitamins/supplements, outlining the challenge's purchasing rules.

No buy challenge

It’s so hard not to buy Starbucks and junk food. I definitely have to be strong and keep eating healthy. I have been doing really good in eating healthy. I’m a person the loves snacks so I’m choosing healthier options. I buy to much food on uber eats and Grubhub. I need to stop shopping online.Meal

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🚫 DON’T BUY THIS KEYBOARD IF YOU ARE A TYPIST! 🚫

Hot take... but this keyboard was made for keyboard aesthetic enthusiasts and not people who need a keyboard to type with... The Lofree Dot Foundation Keyboard is on the desk of EVERY girly desk setup creator and for a good reason... IT'S SO CUTE... but is it functional? Hmm... Maybe you can

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#nobuy2025 #lemon8challenge My no buy challenge for this year is not like everyone else. For me it’s not specifics, it is more just not buying stuff when I have the money. I tend to see things on clearance or just something I think I need and buy cuz I have the money. But this year I am cha

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Wellness Trends I Don’t Buy Into

There’s a lot of trends in the wellness space that promise to make you the healthiest and happiest version of yourself. And while I think that some of these trends are great, there’s definitely some that I don’t buy into. For the most part, I think that living a healthy lifestyle can be done on

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I Want to Buy a Home! (Advice?)

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My no buy 2025!!!

These are my rules for no buy 2025! 1. no new makeup or skincare: i have been lucky to receive pr and have so much skincare and makeup and don’t need to buy anything until i run out of things 2. no new clothing: i have so much clothing that my drawers barely close and there’s so much i don’t wear

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Joining the “trend” of a no buy 2025. 🚫Let’s be real we all have way too much stuff. 👎🏻What’s cooler than stuff ? Saving $$$. 💵💵If you haven’t heard of Dave Ramsey check him out. He puts personal accountability into finances. Helps you see exactly where every dollar goes. Save the planet 🌎 and your

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Six different lip mask containers are arranged on a white textured surface. The image has text overlay "BUY OR BYE LIP MASK EDITION", indicating a comparison of lip care products.

Two lip mask containers, one white and one silver, are displayed on a white textured surface. Text indicates positive reviews for both products, highlighting their benefits for lip smoothing, plumping, and hydration.

Two lip mask containers, one pink and one teal, are shown on a white textured surface. Text indicates negative reviews for both products, citing issues with effectiveness, reapplication frequency, and greasy texture.

Buy or Bye: Lip Mask Edition

Lip masks are so important and doing one every night or before a makeup and skincare routine can change the way your lips look everyday. Not all lip masks are made equal and I’m always looking for a new one to try especially as someone with lines all over my lips and dry lips now that it’s summerti

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Why can’t I get this NoBuy2025 together?

I need to be more intentional about my spending, by shopping triggers my mind and that leads me to make impulse decisions on my buying power, which hinders my lack of a solid plan that I failed to maintain!😩 #nobuy2025 #lemon8challenge #letschat #alisun #shopping

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No buy challenge tips 2025

#nobuy2025 #lemon8challenge #savesomemoney #savingthatmoney #Lemon8Diary I will be the first to admit I need to learn to save money! Here is a layout on how I plan to save my money in 2025! 1st- I WILL NOT be going out to eat everyday for lunch when I work. I have a bad habit of no

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Canning: How many Jars 🫙 should I even buy?

Buy these over time! You don’t have to do it all at once. Make one batch of product at a time and just keep doing that over time. Eventually, your pantry will be stocked full. When making a batch of something, buy the amount of jars you’ll need for that product. A good estimate on what you may c

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My No Buy List - Part 1

I am moving to a new home. As I'm trying to clear out and pack my stuff, I realize I have too much stuff. Meaning I spent so much money on things I didn't need. So, I will try to post pictures of what I have too much of. This will be a reminder to myself I don't need any more. 🍀I have E

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My 2026 No Buy List ✨

I’m officially locking in on my goals this year. That means setting real boundaries with my spending and habits. •I’m cutting out impulse Amazon buys (if it’s not planned, for a trip or something I don’t already actually have a need for it’s not purchased) • Simplifying my cleaning routine

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my no buy list of 2025🛍️

2025 is the year of saying no to clutter, impulse buys, and overpriced regrets. My no-buy list includes fast food (goodbye, mystery calories), skincare I don’t need (my face can only handle so much), home decor knick-knacks (dusting nightmares), clothing (no more ‘just in case’ outfits), and music

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Apple Stock: when should you buy?! Read here 🫶💵

If you are wondering all about the Apple stock, then this post is for you. Should you buy apple stock before or after new product launches. I am by no means giving any advice and I am reporting from Investopedia. Typically Apple releases their iPhones in the fall of each year. They released one

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Five retractable eyeliners in white, green, blue, brown, and black are displayed on a white furry surface. The image has text overlays "BEAUTY EDITION," "Buy or Bye," and "SWIPE" with an arrow, indicating a review.

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🥰BUY OR BYE: EYELINERS 🥰

I am not one to throw something out until its finished regardless of expiration dates Unfortunately my eyes dont agree and i had to toss my eyeliners that were YEARS old as they were causing irritation lol I decided to take advantage of NYX 's 30% off they did last weekend and got some of

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A graphic titled 'No-Buy Year Challenge Rules' outlines four rules: no new clothing, essential foods only with limited eating out, makeup/skincare replacements only, and buying gifts for others while requesting essentials for oneself. Additional rules for travel/home decor are mentioned.

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🛍️ No-Buy Year Challenge Rules 🛑

👗 No New Clothing Purchases: This year, commit to not buying any new clothes. Instead, make use of what you already have in your wardrobe or borrow from friends or family. Get creative with styling and appreciate the value of what you own. 🥦 Essential Foods Only: Groceries for necessary meals

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A hand holds a bottle of EOS Shea Better 24H Moisture Body Lotion in vanilla cashmere scent, recommended as a 'buy' for its soft finish and long-lasting smell.

A hand holds a bottle of Tree Hut Limited Edition Cinnamon Dolce Foaming Gel Wash, recommended as a 'buy' for its sweet, flattering, and long-lasting scent.

My Target #buyorbye ! ✨

👋🏽 Hey ladies, it’s time to take a @target trip 🛍️ It’s okay! We all need a little pick me up sometimes. It can out little secret 🤫💕 … I hope you enjoy my #buyorbye target haul! If I encouraged you to go to target comment what you’re going to get! 💄 Items Pictured ✨ 1) BUY ✅ : @

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No/low buy 2025!

This will be a little difficult for me but very important! I need to pay off debts that I have and by doing and following this list it will be very helpful! Work hard everyone and make 2025 OUR YEAR ✨❤️ 1: only dine out once every week or two This one I have already done well on! I want to not

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NO BUY 2025: As a college student

2025 is my year of smart spending and bigger savings! 💰📈 Cutting unnecessary expenses, budgeting like a pro, and investing wisely—let’s make financial goals a reality! MY FOUR CATEGORIES FOR NOBUY25: 1. CLOTHES 2. FOOD 3.TOILETRIES 4. UBER/LYFT These are my main four areas of saving as a

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1. Horrible problem of getting coffee outside the house! No spending money on coffee outside the house. We have 2 coffee makers & an expresso machine we got this! 2. Only eating out 2X a month we have plenty of food at home! 3. No impulse buying from favorite stores (I love candles, crystal

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A smiling woman makes a peace sign, with text overlay asking "NEED A No BUY 2025 TIP? SWIPE" and a "SWIPE" arrow. Bubbles and white dash graphics are also present.

White text on a black background explains the "7 Day Rule," which suggests postponing non-essential purchases for a week to evaluate necessity.

A Nintendo Switch game case for "THE GRINCH CHRISTMAS ADVENTURES" is shown on a green textured surface, with the question "To buy or not to buy??" overlaid.

Need a No Buy 2025 tip?

#nobuy2025 #lemon8challenge #finances #tips #7dayrule This is something I usually do because I do not like spending money. I do it very solemnly if I’m being honest. I think this is a great tip especially for no buy it give you time to fully think if this is something you need or if i

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