Resisting the urge....

This morning, I really, really, reeealy wanted to shop. In fact, I started to. I was ready to purchase some designer boots off of Ebay (less expensive, in my defense, but spending $ nonetheless) and had an online shopping cart full of clothes for Abbie. But by a couple twists of fate, I instead found my shopping halted and found myself putting away laundry.
It was there that I remembered that Abbie and I really aren't in need of clothes. Putting away jeans next to all of my sweaters and in the same closet where I keep all the boots I already love, I realized those boots could probably wait. I could work with what I've got.
And watching Abbie's clothing pile up, I realized that she probably didn't need all those shirts and accessories I had thought earlier that she just HAD to have.
It got me thinking about how I really need to be more organized when I shop. Because, you see, I am all about a good deal. But I am NOT all about setting a certain amount aside to shop with. No, I tend to be the "We need it; I'll buy it" personality. And that can add up. I am frugal and I am smart when it comes to shopping. but I must also be more organized.
And I've found being organized around the house helps me save $ as well. Because it makes me realize that we really don't need to buy as much stuff as I'd like to think ;) :)
I *did* give into my shopping urge just a little. I headed to the Dollar Store and picked up an adorable fall-themed center-piece for the kitchen table. And I grabbed 2 cute little scarecrow buckets that are serving as great accessories in my kitchen. (One is holding random little items that were floating around my kitchen counters and the other is holding the overflow of my bread box- the tortillas and hamburger buns, etc that were just sitting sloppily on my counter). So today's shopping was not only affordable (at 12.99 for all three items), but also practical. And I'm much happier than I would have been with my boots and 3 year old clothes. :)