Tuesday Tip: It's Only...

First of all, I have no idea why I am up! I rolled over and thought, what day is it? And then I realized it's Wednesday now. I really have to add Tuesday Tips to my to-do list! (Can I blame preggo-brain for everything I forget these days? Please!) On to the tip...

I don't know how many times in the past that I have justified purchasing something because..."It's Only..." and I hear myself saying a dollar or five bucks etc. Well, traveling down this frugal journey (I am still such a newbie compared to most of you. And I do still falter at times!) I have discovered that anytime I say, "It's Only" it's usually best to put the item back! :) Anytime that phrase pops up, I REALLY rationalize whether I truly need it or if I am being sucked into buying it because of the pretty red clearance tag, so to speak.

Anytime you fall into this trap, remind yourself this. If five times during the week, you say, "It's Only a Dollar" and throw it into your cart, it's costing you $260 at the end of the year. And for most of us, $260 is a car payment. ONE WHOLE CAR PAYMENT!

And to be honest, most "It's Only" purchases end up in the trash or donated. Think you don't tell yourself this a lot? Every time you WOULD have bought something when you've said that, put a $1 in a tin and see how much you end up with at the end of the month! You might just surprise yourself!

Now if you do find a great "It's Only," by all means, throw it in the cart, pat yourself on the back...and then email me so I can buy it, too!! :)

Happy Wednesday, Everyone!