Use 1 buy 1 Challenge 2009 pt.2

lamaravilla said:
Well I'm going on a no-buy the 1st of the yea anyway so the U1B1 is a moot point for me. I like that we discuss multiple topics in here at times, it builds friendships and provides useful info to us all. I think it would make more sense to call it something else though, the name is a bit misleading :lol:
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Charzboss said:
I like that this thread isn't so uptight and I can go off topic a little. Cuz honestly pjism isn't just regarding hair products. It knows no borders and will be something most women deal with. If this thread can lead me to make informed decisions, whether is vitamins, makeup, or whatever then I won't have to spend so much money on trying new things. I'm typing from my bb so sorry for the grammar.
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Excellent Points! Thanks Ladies! IA @Bolded. Thank You for Your Responses. And really thinking about it.

I hope everyone that posts in here will post and give their 'honest' opinions.:look:

Alot of folx started here and stopped posting, because they didn't think it was a 'serious' thread about using stuff up and curbing pj tendencies.:blush:

So, I wanted to see where Ya'll's heads were with this, before Friday.:yep:
 
I fully intend on not buying any hair products unless I NEED it. And I don't forsee that happening before March, and at that time all I'll need is some KCCC.
 
i like this place.

obviously not a pj like some of you and i never officially joined the challenge... but you guys are cool peoples. :yep:
 
Ill be done with my njoi creations pomade by the end of this week.

Im going to *try* to start pre-pooing with amla oil so that I can be done with it.

I used the amala or amla shampoo from hairveda yesterday. I liked it a lot. I also used the protein conditioner (moist pro?) from hairveda. I liked it, but I had to go somewhere so I couldnt leave it on for as long as I would have liked to :(

its going to break my heart, but I will be cutting 1-2 inches of my hair in January. My ends need it. I just have to find a place that wont chop, chop, chop off my hair.
 
I like all of the various tips, reviews and support that is in this thread. I just cannot commit to the U1B1 though.:ohwell:

You all are just a great group of people. I would love to see it continue in 2010.:yep:
 
chebaby said:
i love this challenge because its so small and it seems like we all really know each other. i like the ramdom topics too:lachen:.
but i really do plan on stopping my pj-ness. like i said before:rolleyes: i plan on sticking to oyin. of course ill still have other conditioners like giovanni and AO. and shea butter and oils. but as far as a brand goes, its all oyin. that is really my ultimate goal as far as products go. sometimes i get overwhelmed(sp?) when i look at my stash. its too much:perplexed
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chebaby said:
and i hate to be selfish but i like the members we have:look:
sorry:lachen:
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Thanks Che (for being soooooo Honest):lachen:

So Ladies, Should we Re-Name it? Or should we honestly continue trying to Use Up our Stashes, Curb of PH-ism, Whittle Down Stuff, Find Our Staples and still Discuss Random Topics and go from there?

And if we Re-Name.....What would we call it?:look:
 
IDareT'sHair said:
Ya'll I Need to Ask Everybody that Post Here a Serious Question:think::

If we do this "Challenge" *cough* and I use that word very loosely Next Year......What Would you Personally like to get out of it?

Are you Still "Honestly" Committed to Using Up Stuff?:sekret:

Do you like the "Free Fall" of Topics:dizzy: not necessarily related to Using Up 1 & Buying 1? i.e. make-up, vitamins, clothes? Are Ya'll Okay with that?:look: Should we keep a 'loose' format?

I would like to know what you would like to see in this Thread (if it should continue) in 2010?:yep:

We have all Grown Extremely "Close" and I would like to know what you want to get out of it Next Year.....

Your Honest Feedback/Opinion.:kiss:

*just asking*
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Use 1 buy 1 pretty much died a long time ago. The name will be changed, next year im going on a strict budget and im going to be all about saving money. I will still buy things but they will be saved up for, only bought when needed and if there is a sale. Im not trying to be a pj anymore, ive wasted too much money. Ive been keeping track of the news since ive been off and my profession is not doing so hot right now. When i get back to work, there is no way that i will be spending the money that ive spent this year. Im going to use up my products and continue to save.
 
I love this thread too. I think it was discussed before to change the title to pj support group or something similar. As Char said pjism seems to run rampant in all parts of our lives so I like that we touch on purchasing products in general. Since this is the most visited part of the forum it makes sense to keep it here. I am sorry to hear some people stopped posting bc they didn't think we were serious but this is not a joke and no one can expect you to stop cold turkey. Also we ain't nobody's mama and we all gonna do what we want regardless. I'm not a believer in shoving things down people's throats either. We have fun and if I came in here and people were trying to tell me what to do I would KIM.

I am still working on getting my stash smaller. I haven't purchased any hair products in a month. I talk about purchasing things and trying things out but at this point I'm in no danger of purchasing anything at the moment.
 
same here. Ive decided that Im done with HV (unless they have a AMAZING sale/improve their customer service. I WILL be sticking with Njoi Creations products. Since Im now a DIYer with washing my own hair, I know I will be saving lots of $$$$$$.


La Colocha said:
Use 1 buy 1 pretty much died a long time ago. The name will be changed, next year im going on a strict budget and im going to be all about saving money. I will still buy things but they will be saved up for, only bought when needed and if there is a sale. Im not trying to be a pj anymore, ive wasted too much money. Ive been keeping track of the news since ive been off and my profession is not doing so hot right now. When i get back to work, there is no way that i will be spending the money that ive spent this year. Im going to use up my products and continue to save.
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Charzboss said:
I like that this thread isn't so uptight and I can go off topic a little. Cuz honestly pjism isn't just regarding hair products. It knows no borders and will be something most women deal with. If this thread can lead me to make informed decisions, whether is vitamins, makeup, or whatever then I won't have to spend so much money on trying new things. I'm typing from my bb so sorry for the grammar.
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I totally agree!! I really needed a U1B1 in many areas of my life :look: and this thread definitely inspired me. I have cut back in so many ways. I think it should stay just as it is. The meandering conversations are wonderful!!! :yep:
 
I want to let you all know also that i won't be here as much as i used to. I spend way too much time on the internet. I want you all to think of a name, and we will agree on it. I may have problems being here also on ny eve that is when my membership expires and i don't know if it automatically renews or not.
 
taz007 said:
I like all of the various tips, reviews and support that is in this thread. I just cannot commit to the U1B1 though.:ohwell:

You all are just a great group of people. I would love to see it continue in 2010.:yep:
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La Colocha said:
Use 1 buy 1 pretty much died a long time ago. The name will be changed, next year im going on a strict budget and im going to be all about saving money. I will still buy things but they will be saved up for, only bought when needed and if there is a sale. Im not trying to be a pj anymore, ive wasted too much money. Ive been keeping track of the news since ive been off and my profession is not doing so hot right now. When i get back to work, there is no way that i will be spending the money that ive spent this year. Im going to use up my products and continue to save.
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ROBOTxcore said:
i like the atmosphere and this place is like one huge review thread in one place, so i like that. i can always confer with someone before i purchase. :yep:
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Shay72 said:
I love this thread too. I think it was discussed before to change the title to pj support group or something similar. As Char said pjism seems to run rampant in all parts of our lives so I like that we touch on purchasing products in general. Since this is the most visited part of the forum it makes sense to keep it here. I am sorry to hear some people stopped posting bc they didn't think we were serious but this is not a joke and no one can expect you to stop cold turkey. Also we ain't nobody's mama and we all gonna do what we want regardless. I'm not a believer in shoving things down people's throats either. We have fun and if I came in here and people were trying to tell me what to do I would KIM.

I am still working on getting my stash smaller. I haven't purchased any hair products in a month. I talk about purchasing things and trying things out but at this point I'm in no danger of purchasing anything at the moment.
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washnset said:
same here. Ive decided that Im done with HV (unless they have a AMAZING sale/improve their customer service. I WILL be sticking with Njoi Creations products. Since Im now a DIYer with washing my own hair, I know I will be saving lots of $$$$$$.
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All of You Ladies are Awesome. And I am Honored to Call You All "Friends" :grouphug:

That is Definitely not a Word I throw around or use 'loosely' The Older you become.....the 'smaller' your Circle Gets.:yep:

You all are Great! And I would Like to get to my Hair Goals (with my bald-head self:sekret:) with You all By My Side.

But I would also like for us to stick to our Personal Goals. Whether it is Saving Up Money and Using Up Stuff, Finding Our Regimen & Staples , Becoming DIY's, Hair Health etc.....We all have our 'Reasons' for being here AND Personal Goals.:yep:

IK we don't stick to it as 'rigid-ly' as we could, But we are a Very Close Group.

So.........Should we Change the Name???:look:

Should there be Rules????
 
La Colocha said:
I want to let you all know also that i won't be here as much as i used to. I spend way too much time on the internet. I want you all to think of a name, and we will agree on it. I may have problems being here also on ny eve that is when my membership expires and i don't know if it automatically renews or not.
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Same here LC. This is my last semester of graduate school so I won't have time for anything :(
 
Brownie518 said:
I totally agree!! I really needed a U1B1 in many areas of my life :look: and this thread definitely inspired me. I have cut back in so many ways. I think it should stay just as it is. The meandering conversations are wonderful!!! :yep:
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I Did Too, Ms. B! Even though My Stash is still Ginormous!:look: I am determined to do much better in 2010:perplexed And IK it is a 'process'

I am not as outta control with shoes, purses, clothes, perfume, make-up, house-stuff. (I was hooked on all 'dat) :sad:

My Vice right now is Hair Stuff. If I could curb that, I'd be a Very Happy Woman!:lachen:
 
La Colocha said:
I want to let you all know also that i won't be here as much as i used to. I spend way too much time on the internet. I want you all to think of a name, and we will agree on it. I may have problems being here also on ny eve that is when my membership expires and i don't know if it automatically renews or not.
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I was planning to say it automatically renews but I think you were given a choice when you signed up.
 
IDareT'sHair said:
Ya'll I Need to Ask Everybody that Post Here a Serious Question:think::

If we do this "Challenge" *cough* and I use that word very loosely Next Year......What Would you Personally like to get out of it?

Are you Still "Honestly" Committed to Using Up Stuff?:sekret:

Do you like the "Free Fall" of Topics:dizzy: not necessarily related to Using Up 1 & Buying 1? i.e. make-up, vitamins, clothes? Are Ya'll Okay with that?:look: Should we keep a 'loose' format?

I would like to know what you would like to see in this Thread (if it should continue) in 2010?:yep:

We have all Grown Extremely "Close" and I would like to know what you want to get out of it Next Year.....

Your Honest Feedback/Opinion.:kiss:

*just asking*
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I like this thread because of the reviews and general conversation and the relationships you get to build with other people. And cuz it's so much fun...y'all really make my day.

Honestly, I can see that sometimes this thread is less than helpful for some of you because the purchasing has outweighed the using. I know a few of you have enough stuff to last at least 2 years and are still steadily buying things. I'm not saying that to be judgmental, but just to point out that sometimes this thread seems to be a hindrance to your personal goals of really using things up. In that vein, I think the next thread should be focused solely on using things up, if that's really a person's goal. Reporting purchases and new interesting products constantly seems to encourage buying unnecessarily.

I guess it just depends on your goals. If your goal is to use things up, then the use 1 buy 1 model will just keep you stagnant, imo.
 
also i know i wont be spurging in 2010 a lot because im going back to school:dance7:. yaaaaayyyyy. and i will be paying out of pocket until fall of next year so i need my money. books are no joke.:nono:
 
maysay said:
I like this thread because of the reviews and general conversation and the relationships you get to build with other people. And cuz it's so much fun...y'all really make my day.

Honestly, I can see that sometimes this thread is less than helpful for some of you because the purchasing has outweighed the using. I know a few of you have enough stuff to last at least 2 years and are still steadily buying things. I'm not saying that to be judgmental, but just to point out that sometimes this thread seems to be a hindrance to your personal goals of really using things up. In that vein, I think the next thread should be focused solely on using things up, if that's really a person's goal. Reporting purchases and new interesting products constantly seems to encourage buying unnecessarily.

I guess it just depends on your goals. If your goal is to use things up, then the use 1 buy 1 model will just keep you stagnant, imo.
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Thanks For Your Honest Opinion.:yep: I Agree.

Like they were talking about all that make-up buying....And I Knew I didn't need any more make-up, so What did I do.....Buy more Conditioner from Curlmart, before the Coupon expired.:nono:

And I tried to 'justify' it by saying I'm in the DC Challenge.:rolleyes:

I Need to get a grip in 2010:lachen:
 
chebaby said:
also i know i wont be spurging in 2010 a lot because im going back to school:dance7:. yaaaaayyyyy. and i will be paying out of pocket until fall of next year so i need my money. books are no joke.:nono:
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You're Right. They're Not @Bolded.:ohwell:

Glad you're going back Sweetie. I am sure you'll do well.:yep:
 
I really like this thread, maybe we can just change the name. Honestly, I don't have a huge stash but I like to try new stuff and I like to be able to ask questions and talk hair without starting and thread and hoping someone responds because I am not a popular poster:look:
 
i like this thread because we have developed relationships. when i go into other threads i just answer the question and roll out. or i dont even post a reply/comment. i just read and kim.
 
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