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Do you need NO November?

So it’s days from Halloween last week, and I’m dashing out to bulk up our candy supplies for trick-or-treating.

Just one problem, though: I had a hard time finding the Halloween candy, thanks to all the Christmas displays already out in full force.

Funny, I had the same problem when finishing back-to-school shopping – in AUGUST. Where I live, the last gasps of sweltering summer days are totally at odds with December decorations that prominently feature snow. But that didn’t stop our local warehouse club from devoting floor space to them in the weeks before the kiddos were back to school.

And for the first time this year, I was bombarded with postcards and emails in OCTOBER, urging me to get something “just for me” before the holiday shopping rush begins. With a steep discount code attached, in case I had any hesitation.

Seriously?

It seems as if seasonal creep in the retail world becomes more pronounced each year. But a recent phone chat with my dear friend Maraiah inspired me to try something new this November: just say no. Her NO November is the answer to a lot of seasonal challenges I’m facing, and maybe you are too.

Budget better for end-of-year expenses! Fight holiday creep! Save your time, money, and sanity! Sound good? Then try NO November this year!

What is NO November?

As Raiah explained it to me, NO November is simple: NO November means “saying NO to buying more stuff we don’t need:

But NO November means more than just no spend November. Not only does Raiah’s NO November   cover excess purchases, it also helps with another weak spot she and I have been noticing: As the days get shorter and the darkness grows, we’ve both found ourselves sneaking in extra carb- and sugar-filled snacks, instead of sneaking in extra opportunities to exercise. Just-say-NO can cover excess snacking as well as excess spending.

How can NO November help you?

The way I see it, NO November can help with all sorts of year-end challenges:

What do you think?

I admit, one week into November and I’m still struggling with the “just say NO” mindset when it comes to those extra calorie-rich snacks I find myself craving. Moreover, those sale coupons I’ve already received are awfully tempting.

But I love the idea of taking this one positive step to counteract some of the challenges I face at year’s end.

And best of all, it gives me a head start on “less is more” December, which I’m already looking forward to celebrating again this year.

What about you? What are your favorite strategies for making it through November, when there’s not enough daylight and too much Halloween candy lying around?

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