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Posted: Fri 22:03, 30 Aug 2013 Post subject: Get Your Shopping Fix without Buying More Clothes |
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Get Your Shopping Fix without Buying More Clothes Or Hats
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I love to shop. I love the thrill of the hunt, the sense of accomplishment that comes from scoring a great buy, and the good old fashion adrenaline high that comes from acquiring a new possession. Shopping feels good. Unfortunately,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], there comes a time in a shopping maven's life when she realizes that she has enough clothes, shoes,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], hats, and handbags - more than enough,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], even.
Whether it's a family decision to reduce spending or a simple desire to declutter your closet,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], you may find yourself needing to curtail your shopping habit. But what about those good feelings? Here's a few tips for getting your shopping fix without buying another pair of pumps.
Finish decorating your home,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
This is not the best tactic if you need to quickly curb your overall spending,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], but it is a good way to divert your spending into something more practical. Note,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], however, that I said finish decorating and not "remodel that bedroom you just painted last year." The key here is to channel your bargain hunting energy into a project that you've put off in the past. Finish getting that guestroom organized or finally tackle the bathroom remodel you've been thinking about since you moved in. Can't quite afford the big remodel? Stop your shopping all together and put that money into a savings account designated for your new pet project.
Start a garden,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych].
What does digging in the dirt have in common with bargain hunting? More than you'd think. Planting a garden is a great way to replace the sense of empowerment and accomplishment that many of us get from shopping. You'll also get to enjoy the thrill of having something new when your labors produce fruit (or vegetables and herbs.) If your shopping trips have been straining the household budget,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], a home garden can put money back into your wallet by saving you money at the grocery store.
Make a year long gift list.
Who says you have to wait until December to start your holiday shopping? Make a list of gifts you plan to purchase throughout the year and keep an eye out for the perfect gift whenever you hit the stores. The success of this strategy depends on making the same buying decisions you would normally make,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], just spreading the thrill of acquisition over the course of an entire year.
Clean out your closet.
If painting the kitchen,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], growing tomatoes,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and finding the perfect birthday gift for Mom still hasn't satisfied your thirst for a new skirt,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], it's time to find yourself something pretty. But wait! Don't rush off to the nearest department store just yet. Head to your own closet and do a thorough cleaning. Reach way in the back for that skirt you got on sale last season and then promptly forgot about. What was old is new again,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and it didn't cost you a dime this time! Consider it the deal of a lifetime.
If your shopping has brought you to a point where you have more clothes than money,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], it may be time for a shopping crackdown. Look for new places to get the same emotional highs and you won't miss it. Much.
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