The Budget Series v.2 Spending Money on Weekends

Ever since I’ve lived a more frugal lifestyle, I prefer to stay at home during weekends washing the laundry and watching TV. However, there are times when I need to buy some essentials and hence, some trips to the mall. So here’s a list of what I usually do to have some of my own fun there without having to spend:

-      Window shop for sparkling, awesome shoes. This would result into daydreaming though, as I imagine what would it feel like when I could have worn those cool pair of Pumas, or Nikes, or Adidas. But the next day, just like bad dreams, I usually forget about them.

-       I really like visiting bookstores so I would also sometimes sneak a peek into National Bookstore or Booksale and I would feast my eyes on the latest bestsellers they put on display. I’ll never ever get tired of discovering books, so it’s a big WOW for me.

-      When I still have time to spare, I would also check out fitness shops to browse through various equipment that are available. I would sometimes lift weights there and check out the latest prices of bench presses because I’ve long been planning to purchase one. I still do not have the budget though, so I just content myself by knowing its latest price.

-       I watch films at the mall, as well. There’s a company incentive of one movie ticket whenever an employee gets perfect attendance for the month. So when I already have the ticket, I would wait for an awesome movie before spending it. Although it was given for free, I want to maximize its value fully so that’s why the wait.

-      To wrap this up, I’d just like to stress here that whenever I decide to buy something new for myself like a pair of jeans, or shoes or shirts, I would first look up their prices then plan on when to pay for it. Say for example, I’d really cannot hold buying a new shirt any more, I would then calculate my expenses and check if I can spare a certain amount for it the next payday. When I can, then I’d go and purchase it after I received the money. In this way, I avoid using my credit card and getting into debt.

Hope some of you will find the above list useful. Happy malling!

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