Have you ever just gone into a store and found a few bargains you simply can’t pass up, only to wind up at the register with a bill a little larger than you anticipated…….. ?(Or a lot larger, oops me)!
I mean seriously a bargain top here, a bargain dress there, and an ‘oh my gosh’ (or something not so lady like), running through your brain as you swipe, or tap the credit card!! How did that happen?????
Today I was feeling a little low and a quick dash to the shops later, my pick me up was complete!
It’s funny now though, (not funny ha ha), how then the guilts set it, did I really need that stuff? Um, um, um, well let’s just say yes, I mean it will come in handy, and it’s all practical everyday stuff, and it was all on sale, well okay, almost all on sale. Funny how we justify these things, but no point beating myself up!
The truth is there is usually, pretty much always a better way to “feel better” than shopping! Like
- chatting to a friend
- going for a walk (swim, or just exercise in general)
- reading a good book
- getting fresh air
- meditation
- watching a funny movie
- hugs
At least those I wouldn’t feel guilty about afterwards! But like I said no point beating ourselves up!
(You may want to read my post about “Finding REAL happiness“, if you don’t want to break the bank.)
Wish me luck with telling hubby before he see’s the statement, I might tell him whilst wearing the cute little black dress (it is practical I promise) that I brought, then he’ll have to be happy.
Thanks for joining me, love Mackenzie xx
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9 comments
A new theme….I like it
Ahhh, I said it all in my last post of the year. I will go for the alternatives 🙂
Haha, I agree that there are other things that make us happy but shopping is fun every now and again!
#stayclassymama
Its practical I promise :)….lol I love that comment. I do love a shop then especially in the sales but I also get guilt…I end up sending half back then I get a balance of good bargains and then sending stuff I really don’t need back! I agree there are other ways to make you feel happy, my favourite is talking to friends though I don’t get the opportunity as much since I became a mum #stayclassymama xx
Yes when mine were littler it was so hard to find time to chat with friends, it does get easier I promise xx
Lol I like to keep the receipts close JUST in case! #TheList
haha yes good idea
Shopping is good fun….in moderation though! We agree that sitting down to watch a funny movie is just as satisfying x #TheListLinky
Yesss you are so right! We need to get out of that shop and stop buying random stuff. I just watched this documentary on becoming a minimalist and this one guy had his whole life in one bag. That’s it! One bag. I want to do this and it’s my goal for 2017 to do this because I don’t think we need STUFF. It’s just…You know….STUFF.
Oh dear. It does add up when you shop across different days, and different shops or online. Much easier when it’s one day in store and you can tot it up as you’re going. Although I don’t, but not much fits me any more so I tend to only buy things that N needs…oh and dancing tops for me because I never have enough #thelist
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