Comments on: Make a List: Budget Bootcamp Week #2

By: Allison

Allison — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:29:41 +0000

I need to organize my lists by store layout too. Otherwise I just waste time going back and forth. And it's so easy to grab extra items along the way. .-= Allison´s last undefined ..Response cached until Fri 16 @ 21:15 GMT (Refreshes in 47 Minutes) =-.

By: Adrianscrazylife

Adrianscrazylife — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:39:38 +0000

I am TERRIBLE with impulse buys. It doesn’t matter if I have a list or a friend who assures me “I won’t let you buy anything”, if I see it in a store and I want it, I’m buying it. It’s been such a problem and I hate that sinking feeling when you’re sitting at the cash register knowing that you’ve spent the money that would have seen you through til next payday.

So several years ago, I took a very unusual step. I have voluntarily banned myself from stores. All stores. Department stores, craft stores, grocery stores, drugstores, and especially Costco-type stores. I know I can not possibly control myself in a store that sells food, AND books, AND movies, AND clothes. I like their prices, but it’s my own personal nightmare!

Now if I want something, I have to put it on a list and give it to my husband or my grown son, or I can order it online. For some reason, I can control myself somewhat with online shopping – go figure… It’s not very convenient for either one of us, but I’ll bet it’s saved us thousands of dollars over the years.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:18:18 +0000

In reply to Erin. Thanks!! (for stopping by and for the compliment) I am kind of a professional photographer. I don't consider myself fully pro-level, but I do make money taking pictures, so I guess that qualifies me. :) Hope to see you again! .-= Lolli´s last blog ..Fracture Giveaway =-.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:16:57 +0000

In reply to tess. Yes! When I bring kids it's always worse, too. Except that I am more motivated to get through the store quickly when they're tagging along! .-= Lolli´s last blog ..His Love Affair with Ketchup =-.

By: Erin

Erin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:13:51 +0000

Hi Lolli! I saw your post on ParentsConnect and wanted to come by your blog to find out what you do! Your photography is AMAZING! Are you a professional?

By: tess

tess — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:12:36 +0000

Yes! I am really bad about it. I have a list but I throw in stuff that I dont need. When I bring the kids its worse!

By: blueviolet

blueviolet — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 02:15:18 +0000

I always have a list, but I'll go off of it for an essential that I know I need but forgot to put on the list, like eggs or bread or something. Otherwise, I'm pretty tough on myself. .-= blueviolet´s last blog ..Boobs in the Making - W-W =-.

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