Monday, May 3, 2010

april.

This has sort of turned into just documenting how little much I'm saving as opposed to my experiences as a non-shopoholic. I suppose I've just been too busy at the moment to update, but also I haven't really had many experiences. I avoid all malls and targets as if I'll catch the swine flu if I even think about going near one. That strategy seems to be working for me b/c I really feel no pain at all not going shopping. In fact, not only has it been a money saver (at least I think it will be), but also a time saver. I was one of those girls that would go to the mall when there was nothing better to do, wasting my money on things I didn't really need but felt I couldn't pass up or even better things I would someday need. You know, like in case I had some black tie affair to go to, or a random ski trip I needed to be prepared for. You know I don't like to be unprepared. So it's that time again where I hold my breath, pray for outrageous spending in '09 and confess my previous spending sins:

$38-- Target
$36-- Sephora (not counting this since make up is not on the banned list)
$36-- Marshalls (oh Marshalls, how do I love thee)
$96-- Forever 21 (don't judge, stuff is cheap there. I probably bought the entire first floor for this)
$77- Target

That's a grand total of $247. In other bank news this is also the month last year that I bought Brandon's wedding band :) and got my tax refund. So there were 2 awesome account happenings as well.

3 comments:

  1. Another benefit of following your blog besides totally enjoying your writing ability and humor is we get a chance to take some moments for self reflection to question why we shop for more than necessities. I'm going to ponder this for myself and possibly make some changes for the better. Fascinating, thank you!
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  2. Oh kara... I love your blog. I too have bought a non-necessary article of clothing ... But it has been for the littlest hntz. She likes to dress cute :)

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  3. I enjoyed reading your update. I'm surprised you have refrained from online shopping as well. good news is, your birthday is coming up. pok chow.

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