Learning from my debt, one paycheck at a time.
So yesterday I decided to look at my historical spending trends in YNAB (my budgeting software) in order to see where I am doing well and where I could do better, and what I came away with was this: I am spending way too much on groceries. I think this has been sort of a … Continue reading Overspending on Groceries (Whole Foods is my Kryptonite)
In this post, I will talk about the addictive nature of shopping, and how to manage impulses to shop. This post is a follow-up to my recent post: The YNAB Glitch: What Happened When the Budget Went Down (a.k.a. Self-Control or Lack Thereof) . I wanted to follow-up on some more after-shocks I experienced from my spending … Continue reading 5 Ways I am Kicking the Urge to Shop (Shopping Addictions and Motivational Enhancement)
Hi there! So in this post I will share an update, and talk about the second-hand economy. Firstly, I want to share an update: I am going to be featured in Canadian Budget Binder's Making a Difference series as part of their Saturday Weekend Review, on July 22! This will share a little bit about who I am … Continue reading Second Hand Economy & a Debt Dummy Update
Makeup, fashion, waxing, lotions, creams, self-tanners, manis, pedis, perfume: it's all really EXPENSIVE. Like Dolly Parton said: "It costs a lot of money to look this cheap." Even if you are just doing basic level things (brushing your teeth, washing your hair, wearing deodorant of some form, moisturizing occasionally, maybe wearing mascara, lip chap, etc), … Continue reading Beauty, Fashion, & General Girl Stuff: What are you willing to pay for?