So I'm back, the Sonic Addict.
I've been doing MUCH better over the past few weeks. I have not completely eliminated my Sonic stops, but they have drastically decreased. I've also made a lot of other positive changes: careful budgeting, shopping mostly at Aldi, and making sure to pack snacks from home so I won't get the urge to buy junk convenience stuff.
Today, for the first time, I got a serious urge to spend. There actually isn't a whole lot that we need right now, but I still find myself racking my brain for stuff to buy. I had a cart full of clothes for the kids online with The Children's Place and I totally would have bought it if there hadn't been an Internet glitch. Do my kids need clothes? Not really.
I'm also feeling urges to "treat myself" with makeup, new clothes and beauty products. Face masks, fancy shampoo, a new dress, lipstick.
Part of me feels like why am I working so hard to save money and be frugal if I'm not going to indulge a little bit? But then...I can't really justify spending $20 on a Tarte face mask...that's almost half my weekly grocery budget!
Anyway....anyone else struggling with impulse purchases? I guess I'm mostly just venting.
June 02, 2017 at 12:11PM
