Okay, I know how petty this post will sound, but I also know how many people are in the same boat with me and I promised myself that the writing of this blog would be transparent. I would write honestly and then engage in some self reflection in order to grow. So here it is...
Upon arriving back from a quick trip to the beach I begin washing the pile of dirty clothes that our family of five creates and decided to sort through the mail stack later. That came this morning over coffee. I saw the familiar Kohl's advertisement and like always, peeled off the green sticker to see what the percentage off coupon for these next two weeks would be.
I don't know about ya'll, but I don't even bother driving over there unless it is at least a 20% off coupon. If you combine a 20% off coupon with a clearance rack item, that is some significant savings. A 30% off coupon is coveted because they are rare - I get them maybe twice a year- and you are able to stock up on the clothing and home stuff that you normally don't buy unless they are reduced.
My husband has never understood this infatuation with the 30% off. He says, "Dawn you get so excited about how much money you saved, but look you had to spend this much (points to bottom line amount on the receipt) to save that. What if you just let the offer pass you by?" Now, I don't consider myself to be a big shopper, but with five of us there is usually something somebody needs or could use when that 30% coupon rolls around. I have been known to buy khaki pants for Greg in bulk when I have a coupon on top of a sale because I know he will eventually need them. (I know, I need intervention!)
Well, intervention came through 7. This morning after almost a week wearing the same 7 clothes (except for the one pair of cheat pants on the way home that helped the sunburn that I am embarrassed happened) I have discovered that I really can and should let a 30% coupon pass me by. I don't need half of what I think I need, and definitely not even a quarter of what I buy. I peeled that coupon off and instead of calling my mom and my friends to ask who wants to go on a Kohls run, I put it in recycling and chose to give thanks for what I already had hanging in our closets.
Now I know this isn't much to be thankful for, but it is a huge step in the right direction for me as this book study applied to my real life shines areas that need less.
Sincerely,
Dawn
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