There are different ways of being thrifty. Some people practice amazing restraint with their money, cut out luxuries, and spend their money on only practical necessities. Then there are people like me who love to treat themselves but hate wasting money.
I’ve come to embrace Tom and Donna’s “treat yo self” philosophy. It’s so easy to talk myself into buying/doing something. It usually goes something along the lines of, “You work so hard to earn money and some of it might as well go to enjoying yourself” etc. There’s nothing wrong with a little self-love, but it shouldn’t involve going into debt.
I’ve found that by finding great deals, I’m able to indulge in my desires to shop, go out to eat, and have fun without breaking the bank. I’m quite talented at spotting a great deal. My motto is “never pay full retail for anything.”
This past weekend, I took my siblings to Belmont Park, a beautiful beach-side amusement park in San Diego. Thanks to Groupon, I was able to get us $10 unlimited-attractions wrist bands (a $43 value!). We played unlimited laser tag and minigolf, and enjoyed the pier, rides, and carnival food. I love amusement parks, but I’m rarely willing to pay the price of a full ticket.
My sister and I ready for some major laser tag combat. It was our first time and we really enjoyed getting aggressively competitive against 10 year olds
I’ve also done a ton of shopping since getting back home. I bought a bunch of stuff I need, but I also couldn’t pass up buying some really adorable things on sale. Here are my best steals:
This shirt and top combo cost a total of $4 at the thrift store, making each item $2. I loved the floral shirt (from Forever 21), and grabbed the skirt to go with it on my way out.
Grabbed this classy backless dress off a clearance rack for $3! Now I just need an occasion to wear it
A little bit of money can go a long way when you know where to look for deals!
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