walletbuddy.pdf (application/pdf Object)
I'm proud to say that I haven't used my credit card since February 3rd.
That's when I slipped my credit card into the Center for a New American Dream's wallet buddy (PDF). This little envelope reminds me why I'm trying to be a Conscious Consumer. I have to admit to almost using my credit card and, having taken the envelope out of my wallet, thinking twice, and putting it back.
Even using cash is better, because it's a much more tangible way for me to keep track of what I'm spending. It was hard not to miss that $20 bill after dinner last night!
So far, my strict budget for February is going well, and I'm not missing the things that I'm not buying. I'm afraid that I'm holding off some purchases (like clothes and entertainment) until next month, but hopefully I'll come up with a good system, and a realistic budget, so that I can still buy the things that I "need" and not feel bad about it all the time.
That's when I slipped my credit card into the Center for a New American Dream's wallet buddy (PDF). This little envelope reminds me why I'm trying to be a Conscious Consumer. I have to admit to almost using my credit card and, having taken the envelope out of my wallet, thinking twice, and putting it back.
Even using cash is better, because it's a much more tangible way for me to keep track of what I'm spending. It was hard not to miss that $20 bill after dinner last night!
So far, my strict budget for February is going well, and I'm not missing the things that I'm not buying. I'm afraid that I'm holding off some purchases (like clothes and entertainment) until next month, but hopefully I'll come up with a good system, and a realistic budget, so that I can still buy the things that I "need" and not feel bad about it all the time.
posted by Cindy @ 10:37 AM
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