Optimal Finance Daily · Thursday, September 3, 2026
Britt describes her current shopping approach as mindful, where she only buys items she truly needs, especially when an item she wears frequently becomes damaged and irreparable. Her shopping process is now lengthy, prioritizing secondhand and vintage sites like Etsy and eBay, and then looking for Canadian companies before considering new purchases.
“I only shop for something when I truly need it, like when something I wear a lot becomes damaged and I cannot repair it. And my shopping process is a very long one.”
“Now, when I shop online, my first place to check is secondhand and vintage sites like Etsy and eBay. If I can't find something used, I try to find the item from a Canadian company.”
“Really considering an item and how it will fit into my day-to-day life has helped me cut down on impulse purchases I know I will regret.”