Shaming myself: consumer-sucka shopping during lockdown

[ixtap]

I went out and bought a Nintendo Switch and two active games, now that the switch is back to non gouging prices. It was the second to last one in the store, so I probably killed a child's dream.

Was one of the games Ring Fit Adventure? I got that about six weeks ago and LOVE it - I had been struggling with motivation to exercise since Covid started, but that game is super fun and motivating and I've been doing it regularly.

Yes! I have only done a few mini games and a shirt jogging route, but my arms are sore this morning! Really looking forward to the adventure. I hope they develop more games with this equipment.

I also got Just Dance, even though we do dance videos all the time. Yesterday I bought Zen Bound 2. I think my husband is going to enjoy that one even more than I.

Do you have Go Vacation? It looks fun, too, but only if it keeps you moving. Reviews don't talk enough about game play!

[nessness]

I went out and bought a Nintendo Switch and two active games, now that the switch is back to non gouging prices. It was the second to last one in the store, so I probably killed a child's dream.

Was one of the games Ring Fit Adventure? I got that about six weeks ago and LOVE it - I had been struggling with motivation to exercise since Covid started, but that game is super fun and motivating and I've been doing it regularly.

Yes! I have only done a few mini games and a shirt jogging route, but my arms are sore this morning! Really looking forward to the adventure. I hope they develop more games with this equipment.

I also got Just Dance, even though we do dance videos all the time. Yesterday I bought Zen Bound 2. I think my husband is going to enjoy that one even more than I.

Do you have Go Vacation? It looks fun, too, but only if it keeps you moving. Reviews don't talk enough about game play!

No, Ring Fit is the only game I play on it (my husband bought the Switch and plays various non-active games).

I've heard good things about the boxing game, so I'll probably get that if I start getting bored with Ring Fit (but I imagine that will take a while - I'm only on world 5 of 23, plus there's all the mini-games and other things to do).

[maisymouser]

Just reviewed (some) of our purchases since March to sucka punch myself where punches are due. I'm actually not *that* disappointed in March-October maisymouser.

-$24 hammock when we already had a hammock (housemate shares hers with us so I had access to one).
-$12 bubble bath for toddler. I went with the all-organic free-range hippy fair trade stuff after disliking the cheap stuff that barely bubbled. Probably didn't need this, but it smells amazing AND is much more effective.
-$6 DVD documentary on dumpster diving. Couldn't find a copy at our library. I sort of wish I hadn't ordered it, it wasn't a great video and it gives dumpster divers an even worse rep than they already have :P
-$12 hemp seeds, just because.
Total: $54 excess dollars spent on "stuff" that I really didn't need.

NOT included in my orders of shame but ordered nonetheless, all have been well worth the $:

-MENSTRUAL CUP! I finally got one! Why is this NOT a more popular thing for the ladies?!?!
-Vitamin D supplements
-Balloons for toddler, have been loads of fun
-Bulk order of curry paste- helps immensely with all the lentils and beans we try to cook with now
-Wire shelving unit to expand our pantry
-Bike tire repair glue & helmet for toddler
-Large inflatable pool for the family
-Sprouting seeds. These were expensive and I held off until last week to get them. I've decided they were well worth it. Been craving fresh sprouts for nearly a year now without COVID-safe access to a grocery store that sells them...

[OtherJen]

Just reviewed (some) of our purchases since March to sucka punch myself where punches are due. I'm actually not *that* disappointed in March-October maisymouser.

-$24 hammock when we already had a hammock (housemate shares hers with us so I had access to one).
-$12 bubble bath for toddler. I went with the all-organic free-range hippy fair trade stuff after disliking the cheap stuff that barely bubbled. Probably didn't need this, but it smells amazing AND is much more effective.
-$6 DVD documentary on dumpster diving. Couldn't find a copy at our library. I sort of wish I hadn't ordered it, it wasn't a great video and it gives dumpster divers an even worse rep than they already have :P
-$12 hemp seeds, just because.
Total: $54 excess dollars spent on "stuff" that I really didn't need.

NOT included in my orders of shame but ordered nonetheless, all have been well worth the $:

-MENSTRUAL CUP! I finally got one! Why is this NOT a more popular thing for the ladies?!?!
-Vitamin D supplements
-Balloons for toddler, have been loads of fun
-Bulk order of curry paste- helps immensely with all the lentils and beans we try to cook with now
-Wire shelving unit to expand our pantry
-Bike tire repair glue & helmet for toddler
-Large inflatable pool for the family
-Sprouting seeds. These were expensive and I held off until last week to get them. I've decided they were well worth it. Been craving fresh sprouts for nearly a year now without COVID-safe access to a grocery store that sells them...

I wish I could use a menstrual cup! It's such a great idea. They don't work for me, but I encourage all women to at least try them. I do use and love reusable cloth pads. That was an outlay of probably $175 to Lunapads several years (okay, a decade) ago, and it's been well worth it.

We've also never regretted our wire pantry shelves, especially this year.

[ixtap]

Just reviewed (some) of our purchases since March to sucka punch myself where punches are due. I'm actually not *that* disappointed in March-October maisymouser.

-$24 hammock when we already had a hammock (housemate shares hers with us so I had access to one).
-$12 bubble bath for toddler. I went with the all-organic free-range hippy fair trade stuff after disliking the cheap stuff that barely bubbled. Probably didn't need this, but it smells amazing AND is much more effective.
-$6 DVD documentary on dumpster diving. Couldn't find a copy at our library. I sort of wish I hadn't ordered it, it wasn't a great video and it gives dumpster divers an even worse rep than they already have :P
-$12 hemp seeds, just because.
Total: $54 excess dollars spent on "stuff" that I really didn't need.

NOT included in my orders of shame but ordered nonetheless, all have been well worth the $:

-MENSTRUAL CUP! I finally got one! Why is this NOT a more popular thing for the ladies?!?!
-Vitamin D supplements
-Balloons for toddler, have been loads of fun
-Bulk order of curry paste- helps immensely with all the lentils and beans we try to cook with now
-Wire shelving unit to expand our pantry
-Bike tire repair glue & helmet for toddler
-Large inflatable pool for the family
-Sprouting seeds. These were expensive and I held off until last week to get them. I've decided they were well worth it. Been craving fresh sprouts for nearly a year now without COVID-safe access to a grocery store that sells them...

I wish I could use a menstrual cup! It's such a great idea. They don't work for me, but I encourage all women to at least try them. I do use and love reusable cloth pads. That was an outlay of probably $175 to Lunapads several years (okay, a decade) ago, and it's been well worth it.

We've also never regretted our wire pantry shelves, especially this year.

It took me a good two to three cycles to really get used to it. I have a heavy enough flow that using it in a public restroom on the heavy days is not a smooth process and I feel like I am using as much paper to clean up as would have gone into other products in the first place. I would probably switch back if I were using public restrooms regularly. See also my rants against WC's in en suite bathrooms...

[OtherJen]

Just reviewed (some) of our purchases since March to sucka punch myself where punches are due. I'm actually not *that* disappointed in March-October maisymouser.

-$24 hammock when we already had a hammock (housemate shares hers with us so I had access to one).
-$12 bubble bath for toddler. I went with the all-organic free-range hippy fair trade stuff after disliking the cheap stuff that barely bubbled. Probably didn't need this, but it smells amazing AND is much more effective.
-$6 DVD documentary on dumpster diving. Couldn't find a copy at our library. I sort of wish I hadn't ordered it, it wasn't a great video and it gives dumpster divers an even worse rep than they already have :P
-$12 hemp seeds, just because.
Total: $54 excess dollars spent on "stuff" that I really didn't need.

NOT included in my orders of shame but ordered nonetheless, all have been well worth the $:

-MENSTRUAL CUP! I finally got one! Why is this NOT a more popular thing for the ladies?!?!
-Vitamin D supplements
-Balloons for toddler, have been loads of fun
-Bulk order of curry paste- helps immensely with all the lentils and beans we try to cook with now
-Wire shelving unit to expand our pantry
-Bike tire repair glue & helmet for toddler
-Large inflatable pool for the family
-Sprouting seeds. These were expensive and I held off until last week to get them. I've decided they were well worth it. Been craving fresh sprouts for nearly a year now without COVID-safe access to a grocery store that sells them...

I wish I could use a menstrual cup! It's such a great idea. They don't work for me, but I encourage all women to at least try them. I do use and love reusable cloth pads. That was an outlay of probably $175 to Lunapads several years (okay, a decade) ago, and it's been well worth it.

We've also never regretted our wire pantry shelves, especially this year.

It took me a good two to three cycles to really get used to it. I have a heavy enough flow that using it in a public restroom on the heavy days is not a smooth process and I feel like I am using as much paper to clean up as would have gone into other products in the first place. I would probably switch back if I were using public restrooms regularly. See also my rants against WC's in en suite bathrooms...

I've tried 3 different models of different sizes and materials, and various folds while inserting. They have all dislodged and leaked despite indications of a good seal. Like I said, I encourage women to try them. I'm in the minority for whom they aren't ideal.  For most women, they're a godsend. I think they're a fantastic invention.

[mspym]

-MENSTRUAL CUP! I finally got one! Why is this NOT a more popular thing for the ladies?!?!

I went with the IUD-never have periods again approach.

[maisymouser]

-MENSTRUAL CUP! I finally got one! Why is this NOT a more popular thing for the ladies?!?!

I went with the IUD-never have periods again approach.

I have an IUD but it's copper, not progestin. I would have been interested in no periods but didn't want to risk being sensitive to hormones.

I've tried 3 different models of different sizes and materials, and various folds while inserting. They have all dislodged and leaked despite indications of a good seal. Like I said, I encourage women to try them. I'm in the minority for whom they aren't ideal.  For most women, they're a godsend. I think they're a fantastic invention.

Good on you for trying it out the best you can! I was about to recommend trying different sizes, but sounds like you gave it your best shot. For me, the cup doesn't work too well for the first 1-2 days but is perfect afterward.

[facepalm]

I just dumped my truck and bought a New Honda Fit. Plan on keeping the car a while, and it is the last year they will bring it to the States. I could have kept the truck, I suppose.

I bought a Concept2 rower. No way to even justify it. SHAME SHAME SHAME

Also bought some clothes: We are heading back to in-person at wok and I have not bought clothes in over two years. Happy to discover that work-casual now includes dressy sweatpants. I probably could have gone to Goodwill instead.

Costco had an air fryer on sale. Add to cart. They also had vodka on sale so I splurged and bought TWO bottles. Should last a few years.

[RetiredAt63]

I just bought a machete. It was an impulse purchase-- I was looking for a box cutter along with some materials for an invention I'm working on-- but you can cut boxes with it, right? As I explained to the checkout clerk, it will solve a number of problems around the house and yard, ranging from tumbleweeds to door-to-door salespeople.

No shame there.  If zombie films have taught me anything, a good machete is an invaluable survival tool during the apocalypse.

I want a machete.

And a scythe.
I think having that by the front door to grab as i answer it to anyone knocking would be way more effective than a dog. or a machete

You are making me nostalgic for last-house, where I had both a machete and a scythe.  They lived in the garage, I had Missy for door guard.

[Fomerly known as something]

Well, it was more of a major multi month work project was just finished (with extra overtime pay) than a lock down purchase.  But my new fancy memory foam mattress gets delivered on Black Friday.

[YttriumNitrate]

Since I wasn't able to get to my favorite french fry spot this year, I got myself a fairly beefy deep fryer in an attempt to create them myself. The fryer wasn't too bad ($50), but the electrical upgrade to the kitchen so that I run it without repeatedly tripping the breaker will be more than that.

[honeybbq]

I posted on pandemic hoarding... but it probably belongs here, too.

Amazon is having a sale on board games so I bought 4 new ones. We have just gone back to lock down for another month (and I'm guessing it'll extend to January) so hopefully we will have some fun holiday time playing these.