On Thursday I did very well and spent no money. Basically, Kate was home and we just didn't leave. Today, however, I got sucked in to a store by a need for cold medicine! I ended up buying $5 of headbands and such for the girls, some trouser socks for myself (a color I needed to put on right away!), and the cold medicines (small fortune).
Then I got sucked in to the mall by a love for the outfit I was wearing. I thought that maybe they'd have the same pants in a different color, and they were 80% off, only $14. Of course I walked out with a skirt and sweater, and plans to go back on Sunday, when I will stalk the shoes (nearly 90% off w/ a coupon by Sunday). Then Andy & I met for lunch at a restaurant, but I'd allowed for that anyway.
I realize, just these few days in to it, that "NO spending" isn't going to work for me. In addition to hair, lunches, etc., I also need to set a monthly (low) allowance in some amount. That way, I can do some of this extra shopping, but will have to weigh one purchase against another to stay within the limit. I'm thinking something in the ballpark of $150 or $200. Perhaps I'll see how this month goes, and then try to do the "no spending" again next month, but stick very strictly to my allowance limits! Maybe I can get away w/ an allowance of $100?
UGH with the no spending, but I really do have some great looking outfits for the rest of the winter! :) I'm wondering what I can cut back to make this break even. . . sigh.
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