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  • postingalwaysposting
    postingalwaysposting Posts: 13,987 Forumite
    mmm... very good tips and ideas here... keep them coming :)
  • jenchin66
    jenchin66 Posts: 648 Forumite
    :bdaycake: Happy Birthday Posting, hope you have had a good day:beer:
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  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    I couldn't resist it, especially when I was broke and got into a right mess. I find what helps now is to never buy on impulse, plan everything I buy, always check to see if I need something before I buy it. The one I was a nightmare for was things for the animals and children, but after counting my son had 40 t-shirts for playing in (and 20 school ones) that is just one of the children, they both have about the same, I have stopped myself until they need something it's not being bought. I threw clothes out for charity shop last year again that they haddn't even worn. I do however allow myself treats, like my reflexology etc.

    PS Happy Birthday Posting :)
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
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  • JAMIEDODGER
    JAMIEDODGER Posts: 4,339 Forumite
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    oooh happy birthday pap:)

    hope you have a good evening:D
    November NSD's - 7
  • elisebutt65
    elisebutt65 Posts: 3,854 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    I find the best thing when shopping fo luxuries - i.e.; wants NOT needs, is to go away for a few days and think about it. Especially in the sale. If you go away and you still want them and the item is still there - then it is a sign that they are destined for you - Hence the red sparkly shoes!!!!

    I researched them - looked up prices on the web, tried them on and then thought about it a bit more. Then they were reduced even more and that decided it!!!!

    I went shopping in Birmingham in the sales today and i came home with absolutely NOTHING!! NADA!! ZILCH!! ZERO!!!! I am so proud of myself:D I found some gorgeous Mikey necklaces reduced to half price and then thought about it - Do I need another necklace, considering that I have 5 jewellery boxes already at home?

    So I am going to think about it this until Tuesday when I am going shopping again with a friend and if I still really, really want them then I may get one - All my bills come out on Tuesday as well so this will be another deciding factor - LOL!!!!
    Noli nothis permittere te terere
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  • postingalwaysposting
    postingalwaysposting Posts: 13,987 Forumite
    ohh its not till tommorow but thanks :)
  • jenchin66
    jenchin66 Posts: 648 Forumite
    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Posting I thought you were a New Years Eve Baby, but theres a thread for you on ebay so thought maybe I was wrong
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  • postingalwaysposting
    postingalwaysposting Posts: 13,987 Forumite
    jenchin66 wrote:
    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Posting I thought you were a New Years Eve Baby, but theres a thread for you on ebay so thought maybe I was wrong

    i am... people seem to be ahead of themselves... they want
    the new year to come ;)... anywas thanks for the heads up i missed that thread :) btw how do you know i use ebay too?
  • jenchin66
    jenchin66 Posts: 648 Forumite
    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Posting I'm Jenny-wren;)
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  • jenchin66
    jenchin66 Posts: 648 Forumite
    postingalwaysposting wrote:
    i am... people seem to be ahead of themselves... they want
    the new year to come ;)... anywas thanks for the heads up i missed that thread :) btw how do you know i use ebay too?


    Have virtually given up with ebay after all the unplesantness lately
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