Wow.
It's been nearly a year since my last post.
Time really does fly by, doesn't it?
Previous post aside, this is the perfect time to write my second post as it is discount-clearance time at nearly all retail shops.
Major department and retail stores are now slowly clearing out their winter apparel and accessories to make room for their spring line. In the past few weeks, I've picked up new winter hats, gloves, sweaters and shoes at nearly 75 percent off.
I do this every year as the season's change and stock up on the ending season's apparel and accessories to use for the following season.
I also take advantage of many store's annual sales (e.g. Victoria's Secret, Bath and Body Works) and purchase items that I know I'll have to buy in the future.
I know I have several birthdays and three bachelorette parties coming up this year, so I took advantage of BBW and VS' semi-annual sales and purchased quality items for my brides-to-be and gal pals' upcoming birthdays.
One of my resolutions, (which I actually made in 2011 but want it to carry over this year) is to try and focus on needs and not wants. And with some new, major changes in my life, I really want to stick to this resolution to save some money and make myself feel more financially secure.
Another resolution I made to help save money is to try and not waste food in the house. That means using up all the meat, veggies and pantry items we have in the house instead of running to the grocery store every other day to pick up ingredients for dinner.
So far this week, (I know, I know, it's only Tuesday) I've used up items in our fridge and pantry that I purchased late last week to make dinner for me and the hubster. Let's see if I can continue doing it for the rest of the week. I have enough meat, veggies and staple pantry items to do it.
What are some of the resolutions you made this year to try and save money?
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