Its always something right....

[jamie79]

I have been putting off getting new sneakers for months now. I was going to do it this weekend. Dh got paid on Friday. I paid the bills, balance the checkbook, bought food till the first so I could buy new sneakers right? Wrong. The thermostat on the a.c went. I just got the bill. $157. Its been 90 all week so we need the a.c. Then I am driving my car today and look up and realize I am overdue on an oil change. So Monday I will call and make an appt, for that. Dh get paid on the first but I cant buy them then. I have to have the tag renewed on my car ($55) and the water bill will be due. It comes every 3 months and I estimate it at $200 for water, sewer and trash. Maybe I will be able to get new sneakers before the snow flies.

[mikandmari]

Oh that stinks! We always put ourselves last. Will your feet start to hurt if your sneakers get too worn? (Mine do!)

If you know exactly what size you wear in a favorite brand, would it be any cheaper to find them somewhere like Ebay?

I need new sneaks, too, so I'm hoping that you'll get some good tips on other places to look. I don't usually have good luck with looking for sneakers at the Goodwill.

[geckoace]

i would get a pair of comfy payless/ walmart shoes so your feet dont fall off LOL. write it all down and just start plowing throught it.....though i swear those tag renewals always come at the wrong moment

[Mom23boys]

Have you looked on shoes.com? You can look at their sale shoes and even use a coupon for 35% off. The coupon code is 35OFFSALE (exp. 7/13).

I need a new pair of sneakers too, but keep putting it off too beause something always seems to come first. I think it is about time we put ourselves first!!

[Jenna]

Bleh. I know what you mean.

Car insurance payment - finally saved
Vacation fund (to visit family) - finally saved

Just when I think I'm in the clear -- here comes the need for new tires.

Then it'll be a struggle to fund the ROTH.... then the holidays, then another car insurance payment...

[Jenna]

Jamie, maybe you can check your car's manual for the recommended number of miles between oil changes...

How often are you changing the oil?

And can you set aside $5 a week (or some amount) toward a new pair of shoes fund?

[Frugal Girl]

dh and my tag renewals both come in december! it's horrible.

i would buy some flip flops. Actually, I wear flip flops everyday. I can't afford new sneakers either.

[TheRootedNomad]

I hear ya!!! Sneakers aren't generally where I run into the keep putting off problem it's usually bras with me. I wear a really uncommon size so I always have to go to the high dollar places to get them. There just never seems to be the extra money to get them when I need them.

[Luv2BeFrugal]

I put off getting dress clothes for work... I hate clothes shopping. I'm tall and it's just obnoxious. By the time I go ahead and go I have to get several items...it adds up...

[bumplett]

Ah Ha! so, I'm not the only one!

I bought my last pair of shoes off ebay last year ~ well worth it too

I'm terrible about buying new undies & bras for myself

[bumplett]

Hey Jaime, what size shoes do you wear??

[Katybird]

It does seem like the Mommys and the wives always end up putting ourselves last in line for new anything. I hope that you can eek out the $$$ for your new sneaks soon.

[HandyMom]

I do that, too. Put off buying things for myself. My parents gift me money and I use it to pay off bills. It makes them mad.

[JanieD]

Just when you could see your new sneakers on your feet... something happens. I just hate it when you wait & still can't seem to get the things you need. Guess that's why credit cards seem like a friend sometimes. But don't get discouraged! I like the $5 fund idea Jenna mentioned. That works for me sometimes... putting a few dollars away can add up pretty fast.