I have an addictive personality. Not for drugs or alcohol - don't do either. YUCK! Rather my addiction is books (all kinds), cross stitch, paper, stamps, and any other thing that passes before my eyes.
I was looking at my recipe books as I contemplated ordering 4 more from Amazon and thought I am just plain crazy. I don't need anymore. STOP!
It's the sameway for cross stitch. I just keep buying. And rubber stamps. And paper. And books. And clothes. EVERYTHING!
I need to do a slow summer. I need to stop spending and see what it is like to use what I have. To not order anything new. To save my money. To be frugal. To be resourceful. To be creative.
I am challenging myself to do it for the month of June. To take it off from retail therapy and see how much simpler life can be.
About Me
- Deirdre
- United States
- I am a 5th grade teacher and a mother to one. I love to cross stitch, cook, and read. I collect cross stitch projects and have enough that I would never have to buy another one again and still have more than I could ever do in one lifetime. My DH calls it obsession, I call it a hobby.
3 comments:
that's a great challenge. I'd join you but I'd have to opt out for one day, June 21st when I meet up with Robin....does that work? lol
I'm a recipe collector, more than a cook. I have an entire cupboard of recipes and make something from them once in a blue moon. I've tried more times than not to stop the printed and collecting, but I never do! I need an intervention!
I know the feeling, Deirdre. I'm the same way with books. I have a ton of them and think it's a travesty to throw books away. I'm on a self imposed diet, too. I'm only buying what I need.
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