Well, That's a Bit Embarassing

As I've mentioned, every month Andy and I get a personal allowance which we can spend in any way we choose.  We started this about a year after we got married, and aside from the initial difficulties of finding a way for it to work (did you know you can't carry a positive balance on a credit card?), it's worked really well.  And it's this account which is on my spending ban--not our life in general. 

It's just over 6 months now, and aside from haircuts, occasional lunches out, and the Great Decisions group, I haven't spent anything and have quite a tidy sum in my account.  Enough to sort of make me feel stupid that I must spend about this amount every year without really noticing.  I haven't knit all the yarn from my last purchase, read the books from my last purchase, or sewn up the fabric from my last purchase.  I just keep buying more.  No wonder my sewing room is so crowded.  It contains a small fortune............

Ahem...........I'm thinking a second year of this project is a definite possibility.....

Comments

Meredith said…
I have been trying to be more cautious myself, with my son at Ohio State, it is time to be more careful, yet yarn is something I allow myself to buy. I shop at home first, but for a specific project I will allow myself to go and get what I need, it is my therapy.
Hugs,
Meredith
May 7, 2013 at 12:02 PM
kathy b said…
I try to buy on sale for Everything in life. It is fun how the money adds up. It hurts to pay full price.....I love a good sale
May 7, 2013 at 3:35 PM
Sava said…
Being a poor college student, when I first saw your massive stash, that was my first thought: "I can't even imagine the cash it took to build that up."

Its good to take a step back and see the change it can make if you change your habits :)
May 7, 2013 at 6:22 PM
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