Ugh, Target!

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Registered: 07-26-1999
Ugh, Target!
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Thu, 10-30-2008 - 4:21pm

Okay, its not just Target, Walmart could fall under this easily also.

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Registered: 03-07-2005
In reply to: arryl
Thu, 10-30-2008 - 4:49pm
Target gets you with those cool clearance end caps they always have. I swear I get the best deals there--and I sometimes get my boys tshirts for $1-$3.
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Registered: 07-26-1999
In reply to: arryl
Thu, 10-30-2008 - 5:17pm

After being a single mother for 10 years, I got really good at

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Registered: 01-25-2006
In reply to: arryl
Thu, 10-30-2008 - 5:54pm

My money bleeds are definitely dining out.

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Registered: 03-26-2003
In reply to: arryl
Thu, 10-30-2008 - 6:03pm
It's definitely eating out for us.

All my best,
Danni

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Registered: 03-25-2003
In reply to: arryl
Thu, 10-30-2008 - 9:30pm

Eating out is our biggest waste of money. We've been really good lately, but we still eat out too much.

Target is also bad. Quite often I go in there for one or two things and end up spending $50.


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Registered: 07-26-1999
In reply to: arryl
Fri, 10-31-2008 - 12:05am

Someone joked once that nothing at Ikea is over $2 but you can never get out of the place for less than $300. It's so true, all those nifty (and oh so useful, you think at the time) gadgets and knick knacks that don't cost more than a couple bucks each actually cost a fortune and keep you poor.

I looked over my bank statement and there are so many charges at the grocery store (and starbucks) that are $4-$9 each and you don't think they cost much at the time but wow do they add up. I need to learn to make my lunch. That's my biggest problem.

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Registered: 07-26-1999
In reply to: arryl
Fri, 10-31-2008 - 12:10am
BTW, this post is making me think I am really lucky I live where there isn't a Target. I have been there once and I loved it...glad it's not an available temptation.
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Registered: 06-15-2007
In reply to: arryl
Fri, 10-31-2008 - 2:37am

Oh, Target is a huge downfall for me.

 
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Registered: 03-27-2005
In reply to: arryl
Fri, 10-31-2008 - 7:52am

$2-$3 Gas station purchases


Movie rentals or buying a movie from the $5 bin at Walmart because it's the same price as renting.


Going to the grocery store with a list of what we are out of or low on, but having no actual menu planned.


stacy


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Registered: 03-27-2003
In reply to: arryl
Fri, 10-31-2008 - 9:07am

Eating out used to be our biggest downfall, but we've been able to really crack down on that in the last few months. We do the envelope system with regard to eating out, and we've stuck to it.

Target is a big problem for me too, though. In my situation, the only thing I can do is just not go. If I need toiletries or anything like that, DH will go to Wal-Mart and get the stuff for me, because he knows Target is a trigger for me.

I caved this week though, and I'm totally having buyer's remorse. :(

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