So, I know I haven't been on for a few days, and I am really proud to say that yesterday my mother in law wanted to go to costco with me and I am really happy to say that I walked out of there with only 2 items, and both of which I needed!! Batteries and a mop.
Friday we went out and bought our Wii, its so much fun, now I just want to save up for a Wii fit so I can really start exercising.
I still haven't eaten fast food, well, I take that back, I ate at Captain D's with my mom on wednesday and truth be told, I didn't enjoy it at all, all I tasted was grease and salt. Can't believe my taste buds have changed that much in a couple of weeks, its getting much easier to dismiss my cravings for something more satisfying that I can make at home. Only problem is that sometimes I find myself devouring candy, which of course is not good, so im learning to work on that too.
My dad got a bonus from his work friday and he gave us the money to get two tires and an alignment done on our car and quite honestly, I felt defeated about it, still do kinda, but he told me that I should ask around and he would pretty much guarantee that any newlyweds with parents that can help have accepted help from them, so I shrugged my shoulders and said thank you. I know I know, maybe I should have not bought the Wii and paid for the tires, but I get so frustrated and torn between what has to be done and what we want, and that was probably a stupid decision and most likely why I feel guilty.
Just finished looking through the paper, think I will go to Target later this week to pick up paper towels, they have them on sale and I think I might have some coupons too, gotta check though.
Well, I'm going to go make some lunch with hubby. Talk to you all later.
Thanks again for all the support.
Been doing good
March 15th, 2009 at 03:16 pm
March 15th, 2009 at 04:15 pm 1237133717
I can understand where you're coming from about deciding between what you want and need. I've dealt with that for a very long time. There's really not a secert formula that makes you change your spending habits. But after saving for over a month, once you do it , saving money becomes addictive.
Good Luck!
March 18th, 2009 at 05:06 am 1237352763
Don't beat yourself up.. Your dad is right, I help my 3 grown daughters out alot...And your wii may turn out to save you money cuz it will keep you home and away from restaurants and other money spending things.. You need to have something for entertainment..You're doing a good job it seems.... Good luck...