It is tax free weekend in Texas. I guess the kids and I could use new school clothes. But it is more of a want than a need. And I reall should not be spending the money now, tax free or not. In 1 month, the pay raises will have gone through, and THEN I can buy more clothing.

I know why I want to shop, it is because it gives me that same rush that eating a large quantity of chocolate or ice cream gives me. And I know I can't do that.

Tell me I don't need to shop (or snack), and that my daughter will not be shunned from popularity in Kindergarten because she does not have the newest hottest whateverest clothes.

HELP!

She will not be shunned. I plan on avoiding the stores since they are always packed during tax free weekend. We picked up the few things that Brian needed a few weeks ago at Target. I do think DH plans to pick up some clothes. His are so expensive and there won't be a back to school rush at the Big and Tall shop.

My husband actually called and asked if there was anything I needed for him to go buy. "You are actually volunteering to go out into the storm?" I asked him. "Uh, that is pretty silly isn't it." He was being sweet. He asked if he could go ahead and buy me some clothing for Christmas. I told him that the season will probably be wrong, and that I hope to be wearing a different size then I currently am now by December 25!

Fingers Crossed! (and determination to stay on plan!)

After having moved from a big house with storage to a little house with none I have learned the mantra of Less is More. Less to spend $ on, less to clean, less to pick up, less to store, less to trip on and less to jam closets!

We now have to give away/ throw away something for every item (nonfood) that comes in. I feel better in my home and feel better about not contributing to underpaid garment workers and pollution from shipping the items around the continant (yes, I am a tree-hugger and proud of it!)

I get the same rush out of cleaning out stuff and organizing it than I used to by buying stuff! As long as I actually finish the project I started...

Jess

Louren - I certainly recognize that rush. I'm trying not to buy much clothing either. All my wieght is in my torso so nothing fits right when I gain. Shirts and pants will change equally. I hate to buy stuff now - only to have it droopy in a couple of months (if I work hard and stay op).

As for her being shunned....I think she'll be just fine!!! Besides, as you said, you can go soon when raises kick in. you're doing a great job staying strong!!