Get a Grip

I love good deals. When I read them on someone's blog I want to run to the store and grab it before it's gone. But lately I have been so unhappy with my game plan. I walk away from the store having only spent a few dollars but the trip was unplanned. Often I buy something I don't need.

A good example was tonight. I was reading a couple of blogs about getting ice cream for only .50 and another had a curling iron for only 1.99. I was ready to grab my purse and head to the stores.

But my "quick trips" were defeating the purpose of my frugal shopping. I hate it when I lose a coupon or I bought something I didn't need. And yet I have been making all these quick trips for super duper items. But it adds up.

So here is my advice. By the way I am writing this post more for myself than anyone else. But thought it might help someone along the way.

• Stick to my budget
• Don't blow all my money for the week in two days! I always over spend when I do that
• Look over the grocery deals and other deals and plan around it
• If I have a little money left in my budget stock up on a super great deal otherwise let it go!
• If there isn't a great deal hold on to those extra bucks for the next week
  
• There will always be another sale!

Whew! Glad I reminded myself of those things. Hope that might help any of you who are trying to save money and stay on budget.