Money Matters
SallyAnneS
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Our tech team has launched updates to The Nest today. As a result of these updates, members of the Nest Community will need to change their password in order to continue participating in the community. In addition, The Nest community member's avatars will be replaced with generic default avatars. If you wish to revert to your original avatar, you will need to re-upload it via The Nest.
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Thank you.
Note: This only affects The Nest's community members and will not affect members on The Bump or The Knot.
retail therapy
I decided this morning to do some summer shopping using gift cards. I over spent by $150! Omg. I always buy a bit more then im sure I want because I try things on at home and decided if I like it or not. Turns out I don't like anything I bought! I feel weird returning the whole lot of stuff (3 shirts, two pants). But I was able to get 2 pairs of shorts and 3 shirts at walmart for $33. Also not in the budget but now im set for summer.
I definitely went shopping though because I was bored and grumpy. I'm so frusterated with myself. Living on a budget is hard work.
TRC since = Feb/09
Dx: Unexplained Infertility
Lap Surgery: July/10, small amount of endo removed
Injectables and IUI #1=bfn
Injectables and IUI #2=bfp!!!!!!
Baby Boy born May 7, 2011 at 37weeks pregnant.
Re: retail therapy
Budgeting is very hard. Especially if you enjoy a little retail therapy. So here's what I've done that has helped. I ask for gift cards for every holiday and birthday so I can go shopping for cute outfits and not feel guilty about it. I also make it my goal to pay 50% of retail cost. Between coupons, discounts, etc.
Then I also sell Tastefully Simple on the side, to help pay for any "extra's." If I want to go with the girls to get a mani/pedi, then I need to sell some product to pay for it. We do not allow those extra's to be taken from our regular budget.
Lastly, I have a rewards credit card that I pay for everything with. Then cash out the points for items I have wanted. It tastes some patience, but I don't feel guilty afterward.
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Clomid 50mg 9/13 = BFP! EDD 6/7/14 M/C 5w6d Found 11/4/13
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Chemical Pregnancy 9/15
Chemical Pregnancy 6/16
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@MrNibbles
Just to follow up I returned the big purchase, but kept the info for one piece that I will look for during the next big sale and returned some walmart stuff. So I only kept $23 worth (3 t-shirts, 1 short) and I moved budget money around to pay for it. Yay! I feel much better now.
I also ask for gift cards. I love gift cards. I know some people don't like giving them but I enjoy shopping so it works well for me.
I am a serial returner of things and clothing. Trust me, as long as you have your receipt and the tags are on, the sales associate won't care a bit! Promise!