Showing Year: 2012
Why I Am Unraveling
June 26, 2012
This is not a blog about frugality. I hope to aspire to want to try to be frugal someday. That’s how far removed from frugality I am. I have an unhealthy desire to shop, and a healthy desire to stop. As the fabulous Bette Davis once said, “Fasten your seat belts, it’s going to be…
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When Negative is Positive.
June 26, 2012
It was hard to escape shopping today. I needed groceries, had promised the boys a bowling trip, and booked the babysitter so that I could run errands (and use the bathroom!) alone. As I planned my expenses, I started feeling guilty about the gel mani/pedi I’d booked for the day before our 2-week vacation. I…
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That Shoppin’ Feeling, Part I.
June 27, 2012
On the First Day of Unraveling, I started writing about why I shop. I quickly realized that I could group the reasons into three categories: Practical (The Good), Emotional (The Bad), and… The Ugly. There’s no other way to describe the third part. Here are the practical reasons for why I shop… and how I…
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Sometimes It’s Cheaper to Keep than to Return.
June 27, 2012
I have a pricey lipstick that I bought from the Elegant Department Store at the Far Away Mall. I would really like to exchange it for a different color, especially since my Unshopping Rules prevent me from ever buying another one. I had to do the math, though. One trip to Far Away Mall = Lunch…
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That Shoppin’ Feeling, Part II.
June 28, 2012
I listed the positive and practical reasons for why I shop in That Shoppin’ Feelin, Part I. Here, I list the superficial, emotional, and impractical reasons for why I shop. Fun. Shopping is fun! I enjoy checking out new handbag styles from my favorite designers, new shoe styles with unique touches, new color combinations in…
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That Shoppin’ Feeling, Part III.
June 28, 2012
I covered the practical and emotional reasons for why I shop in That Shoppin’ Feelin, Part I and Part II. When I was writing down my reasons for shopping, I had to face the aspects that make me feel yucky. I feel these daily. Embarrassment. Years ago I lived in an apartment next door to…
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A plan for vacation.
June 29, 2012
I’m a little anxious about my upcoming vacation, which usually means lots of shopping and eating out. I never think about budget or limits or anything practical like that when we’re on vacation. It’s like the Magic Shopping Cart all over again. I’m one of many children, and we always had two full grocery carts…
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Monthly Budget: Beneficial or Bad News?
July 1, 2012
I’ve been trying to figure something out. Do I want a monthly clothing budget? Do I need one? Is this shopping fast just a fad for me? Will this work the way a habit does, where it takes 21 days to “stick”? Or will I crave & cave? I’m always gung-ho in the beginning, stocking up…
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