Put the shoes down, and walk away slowly

**Updated with a really crappy pic from my cell phone. The one that I sent my husband :) **


Or quickly in my case, so that I don't change my mind and do something I shouldn't!

Ok a little background.

I went to Target today to get another tub for our Christmas decorations. I had plenty of time so I'm just moseying around the departments. I end up in the shoe department - who wouldn't! There's been this one pair of shoes that I've been coveting for the past month or so and I always check if they're are on clearance. The last few times I've seen them they have been but out of the 3 stores in town I hadn't been able to find my size. I'm not really a big shoe person. But every once in awhile I find a pair (or 2) that I love so much it's hard for me to think of much else. These fell into that category. They weren't flats but they didn't have TOO much of a heel either. They had a little ruffle on the toe (cuter than it sounds) and they were MUSTARD YELLOW! A color that I've become rather obsessed with lately as you can tell by my background.
So anyway, I'm wandering up and down the aisles and in the non-clearance section I come up some ballet flats. And they're zebra print. I love me some zebra print. Tastefully done of course. And these were like a metallicky glittery type (again WAY cuter than it sounds) so that they take on the color of what you're wearing. My brown shirt created a brown tinge but my purple sweater created a more purpley tone. Get my drift? And then the price. Regular price remember? Only $12.99!!!!! I just love Target.
They immediately go into the cart. And instead of exiting the shoe department (like a good girl) I continue to browse the clearance aisles.
Right away I see the mustard yellow adorableness but they were all size 7 1/2. So not my size! I start to give up but then see one more glimpse of mustard yellow at the end of the aisle. I kid you not these babies were sent from heaven because they were a size 9! Just what I needed! And they were on clearance for $13.98, down from 19.99.
Now the dilemma. Two pairs of shoes. Maybe to some of you there would be no dilemma. $30 for TWO incredibly adorable pairs of shoes? Both very comfortable and versatile so you know you're going to get your money's worth. Such a screamin' deal.
Well, I'm just not that person. Maybe I was at some point, maybe I will be again some day. But not today.
You see, as you may recall, we are a one income family. Which makes are budget a little bit tighter than others. Don't get me wrong. We are in the best financial position of our lives and we do live quite comfortably. My husband is really not a strict bread winner. He rarely denies me my hearts desire (a $1000 camera, or say a BABY is just a bit too much :) ).
When I sent him a text "asking permission" to buy the shoes, his reply was "I'll leave it up to you" GAH!!! See what I mean?
But like I said we are but one income. An income that comes in ONCE a month. That's it. We usually have David's paychecks earmarked before we even get them, because we like to plan ahead. We know we will get to enjoy the money. We know we have all that we need. But we do still have to be careful.
We're going out of town for the day this weekend. Gas, event tickets, lunch, dinner, babysitter, merchandise. That spending is all earmarked so that we can have a good time. Not that I think this $30 splurge would've broke the bank. I just don't think it would have been the most wise or necessary decision. Capish?
So when it comes to an unexpected glorious and very reasonably priced gift from the Target gods. Sometimes you just have to put it back.









Well not BOTH of them! These little babies did make it home with me today. I just can't say no to fate :)

These other beauties will have to sit and wait. Till next time (my birthday is next month you know). And who knows, maybe they'll be even cheaper!

*sorry blogger isn't letting me upload the pictures. so click on the links to see the cuteness!*

New Toys

Courtesy of our tax return :) I can now cross some more things off my perpetual wishlist! And all of em at a bargain too!!

My hunny bought me this lil beauty for my birthday!

I found this at the scrapbook store today for $19.99 and used my Michael's 40% off coupon!
It's not the Paul Mitchell one but it's cheaper and I had a $10 off coupon! (JC Penney salon) Picked this bad boy up at Linen's N Things last night - 4.5qt on sale for $199.99 and a free $20 GC = I had 20% off coupon SCORE!

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I just read a great article that was passed onto me by a friend. It is called 12 Ways to Make Your Kids Financially Savvy. IT WAS GREAT!!!! Especially to a financially dysfunctional kinda gal! I think every parent should read this thoroughly and consider adding some of his suggestions to your household. Even though we already agreed to considerably cut out our eating out this month, I can't wait till we can try out the soda bargain with our kids! You'll have to read the article to know what I'm talking about! I am also going to REALLY start working hard with the kids about delayed gratiication. I am sorry to say that we just missed a wonderful opportunity with Lacie this past weekend when she had the experience of cashing her very first check (a blog on that event - with pictures - will come later). I am kicking myself for taking better advantage of that opportunity. Which just goes to show that the hubs and I have a lot to learn when it comes to finances too! Be sure to lemme know what you thought of the article!

WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!

We made it through the month! We are SO proud of ourselves and how we handled our money this month! We're being rewarded BIG time tomorrow by.....
GETTING THE KEYS TO OUR HOUSE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I can't hardly stand it! It's FINALLY time! WOOHOOO! I just wanna scream hahaha
We'll be without internet and house phone for almost 2 weeks after saturday :( But please keep us in your prayers as we make this big transition! I will have lots of pictures and stories to post when I'm able to get back online though!