Comments on: Don’t Put Yourself In The Situation

By: Donna Freedman

Donna Freedman — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 01:01:56 +0000

Friends don’t let friends shop drunk. J$, you might need new friends. ;-)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:47:34 +0000

haha, they sure do! glad you got inspired :) i like the “bringing cash only” idea, but MAN that is hard… esp for someone who uses credit card for everything. glad you’re finding ways to rock it! keep it up my friend :)

By: Jill

Jill — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:03:28 +0000

@Doctor S- i’m such a word dork…:)

@ J.Money I DO have some tips!! AND you’ve inspired me to write a post!!! Here is the cut-to-the-chase version of how I haven’t shopped since July 22:
I plan ahead and BATCH my shopping for the season ahead. Once a season I shop at outlet malls (still quality clothing) and don’t allow myself to randomly shop- otherwise i’ll emotionally/unconciously shop and thats baaaaaaaaaaddd.
I dont buy something unless I’d regret NOT buying it. If there is something that I think I need/want/have-to-have I ask myself: how will I feel if I leave the store and don’t buy it? Will I think about it later? 9 times out of 10 the answer is no and I can put it back. If the answer is yes, I put it on hold. The stores ALWAYS hold things for at least 24 hours. If it means that much, is that important, I WILL come back for it and its worth it.
I don’t bring my wallet on errands, I carry cash. When I go out for lunch, my cards stay at my office. Sucks, but has to be done.
I change up my outfits and dress for my body type (this is for all the ladies out there). I have 5 or 6 “go-to” items of clothing and I mix and match them up in all different variations and still get compliments ALL the time:)
I stop, I sit, I think. I ask: Will this blah-blah-blah really make me happy? Then I repeat this process until I either stop lying to myself or decide that I do need it and only then I can buy it.

Hope these help a bit!!!

By: J. Money

J. Money — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 05:29:42 +0000

haha YUP! I've written a post about that one too ;) I ALWAYS fall for it and it sucks every time... https://eliteedgemoney.com/dont-go-to-the-grocery-store-hungry/

By: Shaun

Shaun — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:17:03 +0000

Shopping while drunk = definitely bad. Another bad one is food shopping while hungry, do you know how much junk you buy when you are starving hungry?

Nice post ;)

By: J. Money

J. Money — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 03:58:51 +0000

@Kim – You can read magazines, just keep it personal finance ones ;) haha… although even in those you see some pretty high-end ads! (Caddys, watches, etc etc)
@Miss Lissy – Good one, lists do work.
@JMK – MAN I wish I was as good as you w/ Christmas shopping! That’s impressive! I think the earliest I’ve ever gotten it done was on the 22nd. Haha…
@Jill – GOOD JOB!!! You know the date and everything, that is awesome! :) Any tricks/ideas you wanna share with us?
@Burnette – Haha love that term “Shopping Detox”. It really does work though, you’re right. Been pretty much “sober” for 3 years now!
@Nick – I’d picket if i could blog at the same time ;)
@brooklyn money – Haha YES! Same here -it sucks. Which is why when I DO go into stores I end up dropping a lot (if i find stuff worth it, of course) because who knows how long it will take for me to get back in one! I usually try and get like 5-6 shirts and a pair of jeans each time, and then get rid of the old stuff in the closet. Whatever # comes in, that same # goes out! Helps w/ minimalism, baby.
@Techbud – That def. helps! Still haven’t listened to Ramsey yet, but I will one day…
@Doctor S – You’re a riot dude, haha… seriously, make me laugh :)
@In Kinsey’s Closet – Or just cut it up! But then life would be pretty boring ;)
@Jenna – HAH! That would also do the trick ;) haha… good one.
@Briana @ GBR – Oh hell yeah it’s hard! Esp in your example – i do that every single work day! But as I mentioned last week i’m totally cool with that one ;) Gotta “splurge” on something!

By: Briana @ GBR

Briana @ GBR — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 02:00:26 +0000

Spending has become second nature to a lot of us. “I’m hungry, I’m going to go buy something across the street”. Time to break the bad habits! It’s hard J, really hard :-

By: Jenna

Jenna — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 23:38:48 +0000

Or hanging out with slutty / friends who spend too much money and make you feel like its okay…

By: In Kinsey's Closet

In Kinsey's Closet — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:37:29 +0000

Keeping my credit card on me at all times is my downfall. I need to hide it from myself!

By: Doctor S

Doctor S — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 20:11:18 +0000

The problem is most people are too stubborn to take a look at themselves in the mirror. I am the biggest complainer about my own habits, yet I shred myself on a weekly basis when I write about the dumb stuff I do. But we KEEP doing it b/c we LOVEEEEE being in those situation that we shouldn’t be in! The irony of life is why we get up every day.

@Jill – i had to look up the word “unencumbered” . I learned something new today! thanks!