tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post1756171496397603471..comments2023-10-24T04:55:21.787-05:00Comments on Omaha Mama: Curing StuffitisMelanie D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/01542313652003967176noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-46546886157845418472008-01-28T20:57:00.000-06:002008-01-28T20:57:00.000-06:00Good job. I've been avoiding the stores too--almos...Good job. <BR/><BR/>I've been avoiding the stores too--almost. It was pretty cold here for a week straight and we did head to the mall once to break the cabin fever but I came away from the experience victorious. I do have a semi-confession to make about something I picked up at the grocery store that I hope to blog about tomorrow or Wed. Stay tuned.Madhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13416585771017767796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-38025599685609432732008-01-24T23:59:00.000-06:002008-01-24T23:59:00.000-06:00Good job.My general rule about shopping sales: don...Good job.<BR/><BR/>My general rule about shopping sales: don't buy it the first day. Give yourself a 24 hour cooling off period and if you are STILL thinking about it, go back. Usually I don't think about it again, OR when I go back it is gone which I call 'fate.'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-29656920111502438952008-01-24T19:16:00.000-06:002008-01-24T19:16:00.000-06:00Yah! The best strategy for me is always just to n...Yah! The best strategy for me is always just to not go out to the shops. Or to look at magazines. It's amazing how much shopping is just impulse-driven, huh? Yay for you!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10812707312289852258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-32357788849925173082008-01-24T17:24:00.000-06:002008-01-24T17:24:00.000-06:00Do you feel powerful? I've heard some of my young...Do you feel powerful? I've heard some of my younger co-workers who've gotten strict with themselves say that they begin to feel powerful because they have control over all situations. If there's no money in an envelop there's no thinking- they can't buy. Hang in there, find some friends who are on the same page and "pauper together", ya know, eat at each other's homes or have a game night of pop and popcorn, exchange kids clothes, etc. You will have so much fun!! And blog on...........it's free!!!!!!Mimi in the Midwesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05485368750787592981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-31457977887601423462008-01-24T09:51:00.000-06:002008-01-24T09:51:00.000-06:00Sigh. The Girl just went through a growth spurt an...Sigh. The Girl just went through a growth spurt and outgrew EVERYTHING. She's out of her pants! She's out of her shirts! It sucks! So I'm going to have to take out my poor, weary credit card and buy her some clothing or start stacking books on her head to stunt her. One or the other.Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953517447164263617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-28310091579833749182008-01-24T08:22:00.000-06:002008-01-24T08:22:00.000-06:00I have one suggestion. If the bargains are someth...I have one suggestion. If the bargains are something that will be needed, is it against the rules? What I am saying is; if kids' clothes for next winter are only $2 for an outfit right now, doesn't it kind of defeat the purpose of trying to save money if you DON'T buy a couple now? I am honestly not trying to play devil's advocate here. And I am not saying go buy next year's wardrobe all at once tomorrow. I am just saying that to get a few bargains NOW will save you later. Is that against the rules? I ask because we, too, are trying the whole "less spending" thing. But, I HAVE hit those sales, not only because the boy needed pants without holes, but the sales I hit were AWESOME!! It's just a thought/question. Let me know!!<BR/><BR/>BIG HUGS!!!!!nikkis30by30https://www.blogger.com/profile/03442782590631563456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-2165526213695588632008-01-24T07:01:00.000-06:002008-01-24T07:01:00.000-06:00You are a better woman than I am. I'm doing a lot ...You are a better woman than I am. I'm doing a lot better (I mainly EAT my money with fast food). Keep it up (especially the bloggin! I love staying in touch!)Midwest Beach Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654160651226506523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2845194771436706462.post-20355619799260585132008-01-24T06:59:00.000-06:002008-01-24T06:59:00.000-06:00It is almost a relief to not come home and have to...It is almost a relief to not come home and have to figure out where to put all the stuff you bought. We did a massive basement clean-out a few weeks ago and actually went through every tote and box in the basement. <BR/><BR/>We threw out or gave to charity so much stuff it blew my mind. I am a sucker for a deal or a great sale and sometimes it IS a good buy, especially winter clothes for example at great prices for next year. <BR/><BR/>Good for you for sticking to it and your strategy of simply not going to the stores works for me too! If I stay away from the stores all week other than the local grocery store there is a lot more left over in the end.Jeniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13100043209000589029noreply@blogger.com