tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60993879769094831552024-03-19T00:45:34.367-07:00The Bulimic ShopperI shop.....I feel guilty.....I return. (Binge, then purge) Then I owe! This is my journey to climb out of a buttload of debt and when I buy....I keep!!Leigh Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934665054953836194noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099387976909483155.post-66643663324378771622011-07-17T12:43:00.000-07:002011-07-17T12:43:22.313-07:00Long WeekI went shopping with my friend and decided to just focus on helping her find a dress for a wedding. And it was the most fun ever. I didn't spend anything!Leigh Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934665054953836194noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099387976909483155.post-42971036008845505682011-05-30T13:04:00.000-07:002011-05-30T13:05:34.111-07:00Living on CashSo I am now on an official budget and it looks like this.....<br />
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I have five different coin pouches that I split all the money into....except the blue one I am not budgeting anything for right now. I will probably next month. <br />
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Here are the coin purses I'm using:<br />
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</div>I'm using this for transportation. The amount is HUGE!!!! And it's only for gas. If the gas prices don't go down I think I might just start rowing to work....it would be a lot cheaper. Although I would probably drowned. I am a terrible swimmer. <br />
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I am using the green one for food. This is another big one. This can be my weakness and what ultimately does me in. I love to eat out and it is usually sushi! This is the category I am going to really have to work at!<br />
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This is the one I am using for entertainment. I put my Starbucks money in here and enough money to go out to breakfast once a week. That is SO much less than I was spending. This will be a gigantic challenge.<br />
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This is my Everything Else one. I only budgeted for my dogs for this. In case they need food or treats. The money will probably roll over since I already have what they need. I will have to figure out what to do with extra money each week that is left over. ANY SUGGESTIONS??<br />
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And the blue one isn't being used for now since I am trying not to buy anything extra. Although I have to get a baby shower gift next week so I will be doing that. But for now....no clothes or gifts.<br />
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Which I funny considering I came online to look up clothes since there is a good sale today!! NOT A GOOD SIGN. <br />
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No shopping....no shopping....no shopping.......<br />
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If I get through this week I will have spent almost nothing compared to what I normally do!!<br />
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WISH ME LUCK!!Leigh Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934665054953836194noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099387976909483155.post-71020587858720204442011-05-26T21:18:00.000-07:002011-05-26T21:20:17.112-07:00Budget!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmOonx7PTwWLbYHtHrQcNYaSgLcRUs4lrlPZJ8nNJgLY-lDsd761ATMUbm-d5qrhSDL-SyDwWAMGtHSKzMrqY7ODeIDHwuZyK0OkSmBTBnrlBTnjk1nYPU0ZGXoNkjWMTZqQFDa28Fyp8/s1600/Budget.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFmOonx7PTwWLbYHtHrQcNYaSgLcRUs4lrlPZJ8nNJgLY-lDsd761ATMUbm-d5qrhSDL-SyDwWAMGtHSKzMrqY7ODeIDHwuZyK0OkSmBTBnrlBTnjk1nYPU0ZGXoNkjWMTZqQFDa28Fyp8/s320/Budget.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><br />
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I am using a new budget system. I just sat down and crunched all the numbers. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I crunched so much it was like a Pringles convention!!</span><br />
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I used this system <a href="http://www.gailvazoxlade.com/resources/interactive_budget_worksheet.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: magenta;"><b>HERE. </b></span></a><br />
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Since I am going to go back to using cash only, I wanted the easiest way to do it. This worksheet is super cool since it tells you how much to take out each week. And I am only a financial expert.....I have no idea how to add ya know!! haha!<br />
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I will post separately the cash system I made. I have to be stylish even while paying cash.....I can't use my BLACK AMEX or anything so I had to improvise!! <br />
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Be sure to read the instructions at the bottom of the budget worksheet. <br />
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Photos coming up!..........Leigh Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934665054953836194noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6099387976909483155.post-20222090077764366842011-05-25T20:01:00.000-07:002011-05-25T20:08:22.263-07:00My New Blog<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1D-ZfJuPCELJMArvS8YDouz0qwyE6asaaK6Cg8oSyEizSsCavMpFZldXzVYrfBmWitb2WOQDGhAWr6PALbSdImBijqs-byMNpDrIKgWav7ygY_NypAM3jnZVKXCQi_CdHy3FzRQndlRgN/s1600/black-i-love-to-shop-2-2c-neu-men_design.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1D-ZfJuPCELJMArvS8YDouz0qwyE6asaaK6Cg8oSyEizSsCavMpFZldXzVYrfBmWitb2WOQDGhAWr6PALbSdImBijqs-byMNpDrIKgWav7ygY_NypAM3jnZVKXCQi_CdHy3FzRQndlRgN/s320/black-i-love-to-shop-2-2c-neu-men_design.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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This is a fresh start. I am addicted. Yes, I said it. I'm addicted to shopping. I spend and buy stuff I usually don't need....then feel guilty and return it. Which doesn't do me much good considering I end up finding other stuff to buy. I just love shopping. <br />
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Today is the day I take back my control. I want to focus on this and pay off my debt. <br />
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I owe about $20,000 in credit card debt. I am going to blog about shopping and paying it down. I have done it before, I can do it again. <br />
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SHOP....KEEP.....DON'T USE CREDIT!!Leigh Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13934665054953836194noreply@blogger.com2