DD2 is turning 21 on Friday, so I wanted to get her a little something extra (outside the birthday club gift that we do as a family)
I went to Michaels and got her a scrapbook case/holder and a gift card. She said she wanted to start this hobby, and I though this would make a nice gift for her. I spent $53 for everything.
That comes out of the Birthday Club fund that I have.
My allowance this week was $19- as I took the odd amount from DHs paycheck rather than the normal amount. I had planned on saving it, but ended up spending it all on LUNCH for DD1, GD, DD3 and me..and A BELT for DD3. Whoosh...just like that my $19 was gone.
Then we went to Target and I got 5 items that came to $13.
Most interesting is what I didnt buy.
"mom, can I get a $64 pair of tennis shoes that I will love forever" ....NO
"can I have this stuff from bath and body works"...NO...
"can I get some of this for school..." no
"I need this..." NO.
I honestly saved more than I spent...and my resolve strengthens....now if I can just use that same philosophy for my allowance!!!
Shopping today
September 5th, 2006 at 02:03 am