You Should Never Stop...Taking Long Sunday Drives by Yourself.

After a long week of work, school, and whatever else goes on in our busy lives, it is nice to take a break from everything and have a little ME time. One of the best ways to accomplish this type of serenity, I believe, is simply by going for a drive by yourself. You’ve got to admit that there is something peaceful about sitting behind the wheel with nowhere to go. Just you and the road. As much fun as being productive and having a social life is, sometimes taking a drive up the canyon is just what the doctor ordered! Now some of you probably appreciate the sound of silence on these lazy Sunday drives; however, I value music too much for it to go unheard. I am someone who believes there is a song out there for every situation or mood possible and it is nice to hear that someone might be relating to how you feel in particular moments in life. For those of you who share this value for music, make a playlist especially for long drives and get lost in the road and the melody.

You Should Never Stop...Splurging on too Many Items just because they are on Sale.

Alright, girls I know that you have to understand this one. I can’t think of any one of my friends who would pass up a good deal. This thought came to me this summer when I was as broke as ever. First off, a recap of my summer: 2 speeding tickets and 1 ridiculous fine for climbing a water tower. The outcome turns out to be me owing close to $800 in tickets. So…in an attempt to be a responsible, money-saving adult, I went shopping with a friend and, in order to refrain from buying anything, left my wallet in the car. Little did I know that this particular store was having a shoe sale…and not just any shoe sale, but a real money saver.  So what did I do? Ran back outside to grab my wallet and bought not one, but THREE pairs of shoes. Looking back, I probably should have just gone home BUT it was okay because they were on sale!!!

The same can go for furniture. Us girls, we like to decorate. And a decorator’s best friend/sworn enemy is a little store you guys may have heard of: IKEA. It is impossible to walk in and not go crazy! And it feels like everything is a good deal so you fill up your cart but when we don’t stop to realize that it all adds up. But, nonetheless, all great purchases. J  

And all you guys out there, don’t be afraid to admit you do this too. My dad is not much of a shopper but when there is a sale on tools at Home Depot, you better believe he’s there buying things he probably doesn’t need, and does he ever feel guilty? No.

The point I am trying to make is, yeah, we all go a little crazy and spend too much money from time to time but doesn’t it feel good to at least think you were being frugal? I think so.