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ironkurtin

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Cuz it's the 6th and I'm well done with mine! Filling out my uniform gaps... next few weeks are time to SUCK IN!

13 years ago

Shopping

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Latest reply was from JulieJohn

JulieJohn

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I hear you loud and clear. I'm going shopping tomorrow with limited funds and I'm
a) scared I won't find anything
and
b) scared I will find something.

Suck in, brave soldier.

13 years ago

Raisin

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Now you just have 3.5 weeks to maximize your new duds!

13 years ago

Suz

(website)

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LOL, JulieJohn!!

I know what you mean, IK. I just blew mine yesterday on one thing....oh, and this was PRE TRIP Prophylactic shopping, too!! Just wait until the trip!!

13 years ago

Jaime

(website)

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Umm, perhaps you all would like to share what broke the bank?

13 years ago

cheryle (Dianthus)

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Suz, did you know that prophylactic is often used interchangeably with condom? I am laughing right now. Hope you are too.

I find the easiest way to stay on budget is to not shop online. I do like the idea of making a list of needed items and sticking to it or having a uniform.

IK do you think you can hold out until April?

13 years ago

Spiffy

Active Member

Because I basically was starting from scratch with my wardrobe, it wasn't a free for all but building a functional closet did get to be a priority in my budget for a few months. Now that I have a functional base I'm trying to get to a more consisten and smaller monthly budget. I isn't easy!

I'd like to know what you bought already this month?

13 years ago

Thistle

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What dianthanus said! I chuckled when I read that!

Time to p,Ay in your closet, IK. And you do have such a beautiful closet!

13 years ago

(website)

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heh, I hear you. I am partway into April with my allotment/allowances.

13 years ago

ironkurtin

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I love the word prophylactic! It means a preventative or protective. Prophylactic shopping sounds about right to me for sure!

Guys, it was the sandals that did me in. For the first, I actually selected bright orange since that's the color in my size. And the second were a pair I have been stalking for years and finally found in my size.

Both are on order. They'll go back if they are not perfect!

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13 years ago

Nicole D

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I went over budget by 50% today. Must need bigger budget...

13 years ago

Anonymous

Tell me about it. I blew my $300.00 allowance in 3 hours at C21, poor but happy though.

13 years ago

Debbie

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IK-I think these shoes were worth it. Especially the first pair!

13 years ago

jayne

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I officially blew the kids budget (yes, on the kids) on feb 28th, a day before the month actually started.....gee I hope they can make it through the month!

13 years ago

Deborah

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Funny read! I do hope the sandals work out cos they both look pretty cool.

I'm pleased to say I am currently on budget but don't know for how long now that I am seeing the winter items in store:)

13 years ago

krishnidoux

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Too funny! I think this forum will have coined the notion of "safe shopping": having taken precautions to protect oneself from catching a BBB (Budget Busting Buying).

(But is it working?)

13 years ago

Sarah A

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Love the sandals though! I hear you on the budget....

13 years ago

Jules

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Yeah... this is why I'm afraid to *set* a budget...

13 years ago

modgrl

(website)

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Um, yes, it is!!! My closet is basically in good shape. While I'm not strictly keeping to 1 piece per month, that is ultimately my goal since I shouldn't really need to overhaul my entire wardrobe anymore. I find that as soon as the first of the month rolls around, something is ordered right away! It's like the flood gates are opened after being held back for a whole month. Though it is month 3 and I am at 6 (pricey!) pieces. No more transition anything for me. I want to refresh my summer dress capsule this year! Also need to hold back on handbags. I WANT new bags but I know myself. I simply don't switch them out on a daily basis. I don't want to have a museum of unused bags.

13 years ago

Anonymous

Ugh, I hear you. The good news is you can really be picky with them and if one pair doesn't work out you can return them and then spend the money all over again.

13 years ago

ironkurtin

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I started an excel chart to keep track of my spending. Eep.

Time to be disciplined! This is new to me. But I figure if I can force myself to live on 1400 calories a day, I can shop on a budget!

13 years ago

modgrl

(website)

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Keeping track of your spending can be quite eye opening. Not in a good way! But it is necessary. It's easy to get out of control if you don't keep track.

13 years ago

Raisin

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Oh no, 1400 calories a day! I'd rather have to stick to a shopping budget, lol!

13 years ago

ironkurtin

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I broke on 1400 calories a day after two weeks. I better be much more committed to this budget!

13 years ago

JulieJohn

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Suz, glad you were able to stock up for your trip on those ... cough ... necessary supplies.

I didn't go shopping today as I planned, so my budget is still intact, but I am a ticking time bomb with a credit card.

13 years ago

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