Splurge Without Breaking the Bank
When I hear someone says shopping is stressful, I seriously object. Shopping is indeed one of the best medicine for most girls who are depressed. To clear things out, it is actually the budgeting that makes it a dilemma most especially if your resources is limited.
I couldn't agree more when they say budgeting is a real stumbling block and a difficult task for a mommy like me. However, here's a reality check: It doesn't have to be a scientist to be good at it. Here's a summary of how you can stretch your budget when shopping to make ends meet.
Set up your budget. Jot down all the expenses you have for the whole month including pay for rents, car, food, utilities, cable, water and electricity. After you have all those listed down, get the net income. It allows you to track all the expenses you need to spend for the whole month. If you need to buy something called guilty pleasure, make sure it won't hurt your pocket. But if it is a bit pricey, maybe you should consider saving each month to buy it. Impulse buying is never healthy.
Research and plan ahead. It pays to know where you can get items you need in much cheaper prices. Some stores have a regular sale at the end of each month. When you are shopping online, it is easier to find a store that has an ongoing sale or which store has a much cheaper price. After you listed down the items you need to buy with the total price, you may now call all the positive energy to help you STICK TO IT (I hope that helps, grin face). Sometimes when you are shopping in physical stores, the scenario is you tend to buy unnecessary stuff which makes it more ideal to just do the shopping online. AntiRetailHome always has an ongoing great deals that really suit your budget if you are looking to shop for furniture, outdoor, baby and kids, home decoration and kitchen utensil. Most especially if you are looking for great selection, they have the right stuffs for you.
Shopping doesn't has be stressful. There are techniques on how you can save while you splurge. It is just a matter of awareness. Awareness of how you can get a product on a much cheaper price. Who has a problem on that area? I used to count myself in, but that was before I have known the best strategy on how to expand your budget.
