Summary: <br> <br> 5 Tricks to Help You Buy Less Stuff<br> <br> If you often make impulse purchases you end up regretting later, you can thank The Itch.<br> The Itch is that feeling that blinds our better judgement when we see an item we really, really want. The Itch is cunning: It goads us into throwing caution to the wind and buying whatever the fancy item may be.<br> Despite all we know about <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/071/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">conscious consumerism</a>, it’s natural for you and me to experience The Itch when we spy goods that are new, shiny, and attractive.<br> But buying hurts our wallets; the planet takes a hit, too.<br> The answer is not to buy now and worry about the consequences later. The answer is to buy less.<br> On this week’s episode I offer 5 smart strategies to halt impulse purchases and buy less stuff.<br> Enjoy!<br> <br> * Access this week’s Show Notes <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/impulse-purchases/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Join our (free!) community <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.<br> * Find your tribe. Sustainable Minimalists are on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook,</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> + <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mommyminimalist/pins/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a>.<br> * Sharing is caring! Have you left the show a review yet? <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">On the Apple Podcasts app</a>, hit the Library tab, scroll allll the way to the bottom past all my episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review. Thank you!<br> <br>
