Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Every time we buy something, our brain releases dopamine—but it’s not from owning the item, it’s from the anticipation of buying it. We're wired for the chase, which keeps us stuck in a cycle of always wanting the next thing.
A few months ago, I did a no-buy month. It had been years, but the experience was so eye-opening I did it again the next month—and I’ll likely do another soon. It made me realize how easily consumerism had crept back into my life. But I’m not alone in this reckoning: #nobuy2025 has over 10 million shares and no-buy content has surged. I think that says something.
No-buy months aren’t new, but they’re having a moment, and I want to share how I approach them, what to expect, and how to make the most of one. Grab a notebook, a doc, or the printable I linked below to get started.
Grab my free "no buy" printable: open.substack.com/pub/thatpracticalmom/p/the-no-buy-month-that-changed-me
Timestamps:
0:00 - The truth of Consumerism
3:24 - Before your start a "no buy" month
5:00 Setting rules for a "no buy"
6:05 Removing shopping tempations
7:07: Staying engaged all month
8:02 Why do you shop?
9:20 Using a wishlist
10:12 Focus on your wins
10:30 My WINS from a no-buy month
15:02 No Buy Mantras
👋 HEY! My name is Kallie Branciforte, and I am That Practical Mom™ I'm here to share practical life hacks to help you get organized realistically, find attainable productivity, and simplify some of the chaos of life.
▶WEBSITE: thatpracticalmom.com
▶INSTAGRAM: urlgeni.us/instagram/kallie_branciforte
▶MY STORE (my planner, merch, and printables): caffeinateandconquerco.com
▶SHOP MY FAVS: urlgeni.us/amazon/thatpracticalmom
▶PODCAST: just4momspodcast.com
▶SUBSTACK: thatpracticalmom.substack.com
➡️ ➡️ ➡️ I’M HERE TO HELP YOU SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Need more?
1. Check out my FREE Printables: thatpracticalmom.substack.com/s/free-printables
2. Grab my “30 Days To a Cleaner Person” e-book: caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/cleaner-in-30-days-e-book-how-anyone-can-learn-to-be-tidy
3. Become a Morning Person in 7 Days: caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/how-to-become-a-morning-person-e-book-and-workbook-bundle .
____________________________________________
For business inquiries: kallie@select.co
Every time we buy something, our brain releases dopamine—but it’s not from owning the item, it’s from the anticipation of buying it. We're wired for the chase, which keeps us stuck in a cycle of always wanting the next thing.
A few months ago, I did a no-buy month. It had been years, but the experience was so eye-opening I did it again the next month—and I’ll likely do another soon. It made me realize how easily consumerism had crept back into my life. But I’m not alone in this reckoning: #nobuy2025 has over 10 million shares and no-buy content has surged. I think that says something.
No-buy months aren’t new, but they’re having a moment, and I want to share how I approach them, what to expect, and how to make the most of one. Grab a notebook, a doc, or the printable I linked below to get started.
Grab my free "no buy" printable: open.substack.com/pub/thatpracticalmom/p/the-no-buy-month-that-changed-me
Timestamps:
0:00 - The truth of Consumerism
3:24 - Before your start a "no buy" month
5:00 Setting rules for a "no buy"
6:05 Removing shopping tempations
7:07: Staying engaged all month
8:02 Why do you shop?
9:20 Using a wishlist
10:12 Focus on your wins
10:30 My WINS from a no-buy month
15:02 No Buy Mantras
👋 HEY! My name is Kallie Branciforte, and I am That Practical Mom™ I'm here to share practical life hacks to help you get organized realistically, find attainable productivity, and simplify some of the chaos of life.
▶WEBSITE: thatpracticalmom.com
▶INSTAGRAM: urlgeni.us/instagram/kallie_branciforte
▶MY STORE (my planner, merch, and printables): caffeinateandconquerco.com
▶SHOP MY FAVS: urlgeni.us/amazon/thatpracticalmom
▶PODCAST: just4momspodcast.com
▶SUBSTACK: thatpracticalmom.substack.com
➡️ ➡️ ➡️ I’M HERE TO HELP YOU SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Need more?
1. Check out my FREE Printables: thatpracticalmom.substack.com/s/free-printables
2. Grab my “30 Days To a Cleaner Person” e-book: caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/cleaner-in-30-days-e-book-how-anyone-can-learn-to-be-tidy
3. Become a Morning Person in 7 Days: caffeinateandconquerco.com/products/how-to-become-a-morning-person-e-book-and-workbook-bundle .
____________________________________________
For business inquiries: kallie@select.co
