A word to the wise. When you are coming off a really stressful week, it is never ever a good idea to break out the credit card and head to the mall for a little retail therapy.
Why is it when I'm feeling a little down there is a little voice inside my head that is able to take this usually logical woman and convince me that a little retail therapy is just the ticket. The thought of buying myself a new pair of shoes, indulging in a pair of designer jeans or even that pretty little T I've had my eye on becomes the best idea I've ever had. It doesn't even have to be clothes, for me..even the MAC and Estee Lauder counter become a danger zone. I suddenly am in need of everything and damn it feels so good to get a few new things after being so frugal for a while. Well, it feels good for about 30 seconds. Why did I listen to my little voice! Buyers regret kicks in pretty quickly!
They should make credit cards with some kind of built in warning system. Using it too much? Maybe that little baby should vibrate a little in your hand, just enough to get your attention and make you think twice. Breaking your normal spending habits? How about if that card starts flashing neon colours every time you pull it out of your purse. Getting close to approaching the limit on the card? I say that card should heat up! Hot = Warning! Warning! What the hell are you doing? Buying this little black dress (for which you have no need) will not solve your problems!
Ah! Retail therapy is a single girls game. If its just you,no kids no mortage, go ahead and indulge! When your a mama with two kids in suburbia it's not smart to play. Emotional shopping is dangerous.
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5 comments:
It feels good....but yes, it is dangerous. Like a drug....That is why they have meetings...for people like us. :) Shoppers anonymous.
I am sure there is a meeting in your area soon. good luck
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I'm with ya, emotional shopping feels so good and then so so bad. It's kind of like cheesecake. The yummy wow followed by the "I really should not have done that"
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Ooo, boy do I agree with you here. Emotional shopping is just like that huge piece of cheesecake. So good for a moment and then... a$$tastic.
I'm the same way! MAC has been my downfall lately. Sephora is like a credit deathtrap for me these days.
I LOVE shopping when I'm down...and especially for shoes where size doesn't fluctate too much. At times I realize what I"m doing and shop for an hour then walk back around to return afterthing to their racks. Then I feel even better walking out without spending a dime. Funny.
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