Happy Wednesday, Everyone! Is frugal fatigue beginning to set it? Are you getting tired of the spending freeze? Apparently it is for me, and I have a confession.
Yesterday, I went to the grocery store for the first time since the freeze began. I had necessities on my list like milk, eggs, and a few fresh produce items. Well, my big mistake was going at 5:00 when I was hungry for dinner. Everything looked and smelled fantastic. Avocadoes on sale? I can make guacamole! (Not on my list). Strike one. I also spotted a bunch of meat reduced for quick sale and couldn't resist buying a few packages (even though we still have meat in our freezer). Strike two. And, look -- croutons are on sale! They'll go with the bagged salad I just put in my cart! (nevermind the fact I know how to make them at home for a fraction of that oh-so-good sale price). Strike three.
I emerged from the grocery store with a whole bunch more food than I had planned and $40 less in my pocket. Spending mistakes aside -- today's a new day, and luckily I have a little bit of renewed energy having a stocked refrigerator and a bunch of yummy ideas for meals. I have decided to forgive myself and jump back on the frugal bandwagon.
Do YOU have any spending confessions?
Yesterday, I went to the grocery store for the first time since the freeze began. I had necessities on my list like milk, eggs, and a few fresh produce items. Well, my big mistake was going at 5:00 when I was hungry for dinner. Everything looked and smelled fantastic. Avocadoes on sale? I can make guacamole! (Not on my list). Strike one. I also spotted a bunch of meat reduced for quick sale and couldn't resist buying a few packages (even though we still have meat in our freezer). Strike two. And, look -- croutons are on sale! They'll go with the bagged salad I just put in my cart! (nevermind the fact I know how to make them at home for a fraction of that oh-so-good sale price). Strike three.
I emerged from the grocery store with a whole bunch more food than I had planned and $40 less in my pocket. Spending mistakes aside -- today's a new day, and luckily I have a little bit of renewed energy having a stocked refrigerator and a bunch of yummy ideas for meals. I have decided to forgive myself and jump back on the frugal bandwagon.
Do YOU have any spending confessions?
At least you bought food Kim instead of a dvd! I will be working on my price book today!
