In bankruptcy & shopaholic?

[catzz64]

Thanks Angel,
All in all things are going well. Just a little update... We told my DS that we couldn't do his expected christmas gift, and he countered with an offer of paying for most of it himself, which we are working on (he received a lot of christmas money which he wants to put toward the game, and then sell some of his older stuff as well to declutter and still have some money left over) So anyway, it has been a bit of a transition getting him back in "mommy mode" after being gone for 3 weeks but he's getting there. Anyone with a broken family can identify I'm sure! Back to school tomorrow and that will help with the routine as well! YAY for me!!! I've been really busy selling on ebay and haven't had much time to be on here over the weekend because I was so busy there and with some plans to expand a bit. I've got a ton to do but there is only one me!

I just really really want to take a moment and thank all of you who responded. It meant a lot to me. It's easy to get caught up in our own lives and read someone elses story and say "geeze, how rough" but not respond, you all respond with helpful and supportive ways. I will never forget that. Thank you.

On the bankruptcy note; that is going to court on the 16th (prayers appreciated here) , and then we should be done with that and I can busy myself with becoming successful in all areas of my life! I have been shopping, a couple small trips and gone overboard with "bargains", so I did what someone here suggested, and now my husband and older son are in charge of shopping for the time being. I will work into that once I feel I can be stronger. As long as they can and will do it for me, the better. I have chronic pain anyway, it's better for them to be wandering around aimlessly in a store than me!

Thanks again, and bless all you lovely ladies!

[Elisbeth]

We're not to the bankrupcy but I can definitly relate to the shopaholic. I buy things and then decide I don't want them. We really can't afford for me to do this so this thread has helped me also. Thank God for frugal women willing to share.

[Juto]

I love to bargain shop as well. Really the only thing I can do is go for a walk or find something else to do to get me away from the computer. I also keep in mind that the REAL bargain is when I don't buy ANYTHING! Now THAT is a savings!
Good luck!