Comments on: I am weak

By: KT

KT — Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:31:00 +0000

Purchasing items for ourselves always makes us feel good, nothing wrong with that, we just need to keep it in balance. I was speaking with Kathryn Merritt the other day about this and that is what she teaches as well. You need to set aside money every month just to blow. Money that you can just have fun with! Definitely a necessity.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 12:46:00 +0000

I am the same way with retail therapy! At least you are spending a reasonable amount and buying needed items. Of course this is total pot kettle as I adore shoes and upbraid myself for purchasing new ones at DSW.

I have an ingrained habit learned from my mother, who grew up without a lot, to only buy clothing and shoes on sale unless it is a discount store like Marshalls. The only times my mother deviates from this is for something she needs like a fofmal dress for an event.

I am simultaneously obsessed with couture fashion and sticking to arbitrary limits on what a pair of pants or blouse should cost.

*And*, I'm relocating to NY and hoping to work in some fashion related publishing, goodness knows how I will get the wardrobe for that.

By: Chai

Chai — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 01:31:00 +0000

omg, im going through the EXACT same thing. i have five windows opened right now to five different stores. i want to go online shopping but i am holding back to save money…yet, i can’t help myself from indulging. ugh….the dilemma of spring…..

By: LeoMom

LeoMom — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 14:22:00 +0000

I WISH that I could save money. I enjoy reading the comments and you certainly make me think about what I’m spending and HOW I’m spending. I do not have much, but I can’t seem to think about anything but spending on my children, grandchildren, parents, home…..and lastly myself. WHAT’S WRONG WITH ME???? I do love Target and Marshalls – too much!!

By: Single Ma

Single Ma — Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:58:00 +0000

LOL @ “Marshalls and Target (aka Urban Outfitters on the cheap)” This is classic!

Shopping is my therapy of choice. I’m amazed at what you did with $100! I sure would like to see the shoes you picked up. *wink*

*shakin my head* yea she’s fabulous…

By: MLH

MLH — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 23:33:00 +0000

Both my mom and my late father grew up poor, and they taught me everything I know about living frugally!

But…my mom has also taught me that it’s okay–and also important–to treat yourself to things at times, as long as it fits into your budget. Sounds as though you got lots of great things for $100–don’t you just love Target?

Hubby and I can save money with the best of them, but we also treat ourselves to little “extravagences” sometimes, too.

You’re not weak–you’re just human!

By: D.Fernandez

D.Fernandez — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 15:26:00 +0000

I think you did well for $100.
Every now and then we do need that occasional splurge, otherwise all work and no play makes any frugal budgeter one angry and resentful person. It’s one thing if it’s occasional, it a whole other thing if it’s all the time.
Well done. I don’t see that as weak at all. I view it to be realistic and I’m a single mother with five kids and I still find time to get the occasional treat, otherwise, I’d go nuts!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 01:36:00 +0000

You got all of that for $100?!?! Not bad at all– that’s *my* kind of shopping. And since you hadn’t purchased new spring clothes in awhile, I think these purchases were justifiable. Plus, you know you will get a lot of wear out of them.

By: Workingmom

Workingmom — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 01:29:00 +0000

You’re not weak (as I open my box from anntaylor.com) … you didn’t spend your rent, insurance, food money, etc. – if it only takes $100 to cheer you up for the season, then you did great! Happy spring!

By: Chitown

Chitown — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:52:00 +0000

LOL. Today was a very beautiful day out — albeit a little windy. I totally understand the Chicago blah’s. I cannot wait for Spring and Summer. BTW…you could have done a lot worse. Gotta love Marshalls!