I don't like spending money. No, really. You don't believe me? Please stop laughing. Okay, I'm not "buying" it either. (Or actually, maybe I am. . . I've been buying A LOT of things lately.)
I am way excited for Christmas. I actually have a wishlist this year. I don't think I've had a list since I was like 14--given that wasn't really that long ago :Djk. Most of the things on it are for the kiddos though (or at least I'm twisting it that way), so I don't feel as bad. Anyways. . . back to what I was going to say:
I think I have a problem. I keep imagining that we have money--and because of student loans, and assistance programs, we really do ummmm. . . "have" more than we ever did. Given, I don't pay full-price for much (if anything), but I pay so much when it's all added up!
Here is a list of only a few of the things we have bought since we moved here in July:
a house,
a car,
appx. 9 gallons of paint,
"Twilight"
a play kitchen,
a baby walker,
a tricycle,
crib sheets,
laminate flooring,
a dishwasher,
a couch,
a dresser,
a bed,
bedding,
a camera,
a trillion yards of cloth,
innumerable glass thingies,
3 lighting fixtures (and I want more),
a computer (for me, not Robert, sad. . . I know),
at least 6 clothing items I can remember,
2 presents for Robert,
2 new toys for the kids' presents (besides the tricycle we bought Nana for last Christmas--I don't think we've ever actually bought NEW toys for the kids--and why would we--they already have enough! BUT I WANT MORE!!!),
and oodles of makeup (which I'm actually pretty sure I'm allergic to--do you think I could get a refund?)
I should probably stop this list right now. . . I'm feeling pretty guilty.
I actually go shopping like once a week.
I KNOW! That doesn't even include online shopping!!!
I used to only shop like once a month--strictly for food. We had a 100$ a month food budget--not counting milk--and it was easier to keep to it if we only went shopping once a month. (Robert would pick up milk on his way home from school once every two weeks).
At least we bought everything used or on clearance (ex. the 9 gallons of paint probably came to 40$, and the furniture mostly came at only a little extra from the lady that sold us the house). . . Robert wouldn't let me get away with anything else, thank goodness. I guess one of Robert's presents, "Twilight", and the crib sheets weren't really on clearance or from a yardsale, but whatever, everything else was. . . and he wasn't there when I bought them ;P.
I guess what I'm saying is. . . how do I stop!? Help, please.
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CASH. Cash is the answer. Put you cash into envelopes based on how it is budgeted. When it is gone, it is gone.
if you get any suggestions let me know!
I have always been a shopper as you know and now that we will be house poor I think I need some help. 'I guess we need to budget everything.
um, my shopping only comes if I get a rebate in return, or I have play-money (extra care bucks) to pay for it. I do the $$ in this house, so I know how much I can go and squander...I just keep to things that can come back to me. Unless we really need it..then geezz...just go get it. Paul has joined the band-wagon....we don't get things unless we can use a coupon.....food, stuff, restaurants, golfing..etc. All have a coupon somewhere.
Sorry, I'm probably not much help either "hey AliMae...wanna go out shoppin' again..."...how many times have you heard that from me. Sorry, maybe I shouldn't tempt you anymore ;-)
Jolyne, I absolutely love you--your coupons are BY FAR one of the things that make me feel better :D. And I should try the cash thing too, Katherine.
You are good Ali Mae. Don't feel bad. If you want to ever feel better about yourself just call me. For example I went to the grocery store for milk and eggs and spent $40. Oh man, I need to learn how to budget....
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