Favelist notes
Notes on wanting less and choosing better.
Thoughts on impulse buying, slow shopping and building Favelist.
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How to clean up a wishlist that's gotten out of hand
Too many saved items can turn a wishlist into a to-buy list. Here's a gentle, 20-minute way to sort it, let things go without guilt, and keep it short from now on.
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How to stop shopping when you're bored, stressed or tired
A lot of impulse buys have less to do with the thing and more to do with how we feel. Here's why boredom and stress make us shop, and six gentle ways to break the habit.
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5 shopping rules to stop impulse buying (beyond the 30-day rule)
The 24-hour and 30-day rules are a great start. Here are five more simple shopping rules, from the 72-hour rule to one in, one out, and how to pick the right one for what you're buying.
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Your Black Friday game plan: what to do now, on Nov 13 and on the day
Black Friday is built to rush you. A three-date plan keeps you in charge - write a short list now with today's prices, cut it down on November 13, and on November 27 only buy what's left at your price.
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How to stop impulse buying from TikTok and Instagram
So much impulse buying starts in a scroll now. Here's why social media makes buying feel so easy, and simple ways to keep your feed from turning into a shop, without quitting it.
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How to make a holiday gift list you'll actually stick to
Start your holiday gift list in October and December gets a lot calmer. Here's how to plan who you're buying for, save ideas as they come, and give fewer, better gifts.
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7 tricks stores use to make you buy right now (and how to spot them)
Countdown timers, "only 3 left," crossed-out prices and more. Here's how the most common shopping tricks work, and a simple way to see through each one.
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How to use a cost per wear calculator (with a worked example)
A step-by-step guide to the cost per wear calculator. Enter a price, guess your wears honestly, compare two items and read the result, with a real example.
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The cost-per-wear rule: how to tell if something's worth it
A simple way to see what something really costs. Divide the price by how often you'll actually use it, and the "cheap" option often turns out to be the expensive one.
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How to make a Black Friday wish list (that actually saves you money)
Black Friday is built for impulse buys. A list made in October flips that around. Here's how to make a Black Friday wish list, let it wait, and only buy what's still on it.
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How to do a no-buy month (without feeling miserable)
A simple, kind guide to a no-buy month. What counts, how to set it up, what to do when you really want something, and why it doesn't have to feel like a punishment.
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How to stop impulse buying online: 7 things that actually help
Online shopping is built to be instant. These 7 small changes add back just enough friction to stop impulse buys, without giving up the things you really want.
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8 questions to ask before you buy anything
A quick, honest checklist for the moment before checkout. Eight questions that help you tell the difference between something you want and something you just want right now.
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The 24-hour rule vs. the 30-day rule for shopping (and how to pick)
Two simple waiting rules that stop impulse buys before they happen. What each one is, when to use which, and how to actually stick to them.
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Meet Mark, the little bookmark who waits with you
Say hi to Mark, Favelist's new mascot. He's a bookmark with googly eyes, a strong opinion about waiting before you buy, and legs only when he needs them.
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Why I built Favelist (and why I'm trying to stop impulse buying)
Impulse buys were quietly eating my money, and most of them weren't even my idea. Here's what I noticed when I started waiting, and why I built a quiet place to do it.
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