No more spending for me

[RealMickeysGirl]

I have been spending a lot lately - I know I shouldn't but everything was just so cute or useful.

I bought about 4 things at the last quv scrapbooking 2 hour show and in the past 2 months have bought a sizzix machine, several dies, a sizzlets alphabet set, about $200 from different sticker websites, and many other things at the local stores.

I wasn't really worried about it but my husband brought up the fact that we are going on another 7 day cruse in Dec 06 so we need to start saving up to pay for it. Now I feel like I shouldn't buy anything at all. I have a lot of scrapbooking stuff already so I really don't need anything but I have just gotten back into it enthusiastically and want all the new stuff that has come along since the last time I was really into it.

I don't expect you guys to be able to do anything, I just needed to get it off my chest. I have plenty of stuff to scrapbook with, I just need to use it.

I am also cutting way down on spending in other areas to so it isn't just my scrapbooking habit that is taking a hit. I am not buying anything that isn't necessary for the next few months just to see how much we can save up for our trip. NO more ebay, no more QVC, no more sticker websites, no more online clothing websites. I do a lot of shopping online so staying away from the websites will be difficult but I figure that if I don't go to the websites, I won't be tempted to buy anything.

Just venting - thanks for listening.

 

[Disneyland_emily]

I know its hard but think of all the fun stuff to get AFTER when you scrap the trip

-em

 

[scrapcreator]

I really need to use up my stash before buying anything more myself, so I know what you mean. Instead of shopping this summer, I am going to scrap!

Since you do/did a lot of shopping online, why don't you put a cruise pic up near your computer with your new cruise date as a "gentle reminder" ?

Hang in there! You can do it

Jeanne

 

[RealMickeysGirl]

Since you do/did a lot of shopping online, why don't you put a cruise pic up near your computer with your new cruise date as a "gentle reminder" ?

That is a great idea!! I will do that.

It is all I can do not to go over to the sizzix site and see what the tuesday teaser is today. I am sure at some point I will go look but I WON'T buy.

 

[becky7953]

I also have been on a spending spree. I told myself to settle down, but you just had to say that it was Tuesday......off to sizzix. Maybe I can convince my DH to give the go ahead to start planning a trip. We did the Disney Cruise in 2001. It was awesome! just think cruise and remember "just say no to shopping"

 

[ohiominnie]

Thanks a lot! I had no idea sizzix.com had Tuesday specials. I am now $45 lighter thanks to a Sizzlit die camping set and a Sidekick storage tote (great price for this!!)

 

[RealMickeysGirl]

I told myself to settle down, but you just had to say that it was Tuesday......off to sizzix.

Thanks a lot! I had no idea sizzix.com had Tuesday specials. I am now $45 lighter thanks to a Sizzlit die camping set and a Sidekick storage tote (great price for this!!)

I snuck over there myself for a look but I didn't buy anything. It is just killing me to know that I have a 30% off coupon that will expire the end of July to.

I decided to make a list of the scrapbook things I want and give it to my sorority secret sister and maybe she will get me items from my scrapbooking list this year.

 

[WDWMom]

Good luck. My motto lately (the past year) as been, "Use what I have." It works most of the time, but some times I fall off the wagon.

 

[cobbler]

I am with ya. I just realized how much stuff I have that I should really stop buying. I really need to get scrapping and not buying to use up what I have.

 

[becky7953]

I checked out the sizzix site and behaved myself!!!!!! But boy, those sizzlet alphabet sets were calling my name

 

[Laurajean1014]

I cut back as well. It's hard at first but then it gets easier not to spend.

Also, I spend more time on the DisBoards!

 

[Suz D]

Pop into the budget board now and then. It is REALLY motivating. I'm fairly frugal, but totally *collect* scrapbooking and stamping things (so some people collect Precious Moments figurines-I collect SB & stamping things Ü)

Suz

 

[cobbler]

Also check out ebay for letter sets. I got the sizzlets classic, playground and script for 69 each with free shipping. A whole lot better than 149 and still better than the 89 I would pay with a Michaels 40% of coupon.