I am a bit of a nut. Okay more than a bit of a nut. I am like a whole package of assorted nuts. Each bite of me would be different. Sometimes sweet, sometimes tart, and sometimes salted.
There is one thing that I realized, just within the mad scramble, especially in this economy, that you do NOT have to pay full price for anything. I mean in the beginning (two suitcases and a 6 week old baby off an international flight, arriving into an empty apartment that didnt even have a light in the bedroom) we had no choice, we had to buy what we needed when we saw it, and when we could afford it cash.
Now that we are established in our little cocoon, the girls each have a bed room, the husband has his tv room, I have my kitchen and laundry areas (also known as the slavery portal and entrapment area), and we have clothes and shoes on our feet. So everything else is a luxury.
Of course there are things that we want (the human part of us can never be denied)... and then comes in the mommies wacky crazy nutty personality and the purchasing guilt (always feel guilty when I buy anything)... plus an amazing outlet mall and Amazon.com.... and I would like to tell you that being cheap never felt so good!
We have always had tiny budget for xmas. Our first year here we didnt have an xmas budget. It just wasnt a possibility. Then it was like $100. Then $200. Then this year its $300. And we have 10 people to buy for! Two children and eight adults. And I must say I am VERY CLOSE on target.
I take great pleasure and buying things like gorgeous plaid shirts for the husband from Macys for $5.97. Please do not let him know or he will never wear them! Its all about timing. Its about that incredible deal that you just can not pass up. My kids wear Osh Kosh and new clothing off the shelves. It just depends which shelf. The babies party dress for next year cost $2.40. So I dunno... but I think this is my new hobby :)
How nutty am I ?
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