No spend challenge…
So I decided last month that January would be no spend month. Barring a few pre-calculated expenses (new shoes for Girlie, a “mental health day” with Reesie, etc), I will not buy anything beyond the basics this month. No trips to Target “just to see if they have anything good” or to KmartĀ b/c OMG! It’s after Christmas, and Martha ornaments are on sale! No thrifting, no fast food, nada. So far so good. I got the shakes one day as I passed the turn for Kmart and I just try to pretend Target doesn’t exist, heh. I think I can make it to the end of the month. I’ll be spending lots of time reading, knitting, and keeping up one of my unwritten new year’s goals which was to stay on top of the laundry and dishes. I find once those things are taken care of, I find it easier to get other things done around the house without those two red flags waving over my head. Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to go put sale stuff in my j. crew cart, and leave it there. ![]()
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And hey, you only need to come here for any baked goods, hahaa!
Ohhh, virtual shopping is a great idea. I think I’ve still got crap in an Amazon cart from years ago, lol.
I’m trying to raid the pantry and freezer for cooking purposes, but I’m out of butter and eggs, which are essentials for baking, which will use up so many ingredients I’ve had for awhile.
Posted by: Teresa | January 7th, 2008 11:29
That is a really, really good idea. I have already been preparing myself for giving up Target for Lent. Feb 6 - Mar 23. I think I can do it…right?
Posted by: Anna | January 7th, 2008 22:58
No Target? **starts getting the shakes**
Posted by: 1969 | January 8th, 2008 09:59
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