I overshop; I admit it. I'm working on that. But how bad have I been in the past? Really bad. This past weekend I put in a lot of clothes and stuff at our local consignment sale. Up for sale: 120 items of clothing! Yes, 120. And that was after I had given away tons of clothes to a niece and nephew. Sickening.

The good news: I sold roughly 100 of the 120 items. Not bad. I got at least a dollar per item (higher for some things but I priced them all low), and since I generally only payed 25-50 cents for most of it at garage sales, I least got my money back.

But still I am a bad girl.... must stop shopping....

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I don't believe in miracles; I depend on them

Maybe we need a 12 step program.... cause I'm right there with ya!

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Debbie

"Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." --Benjamin Franklin

Well my name is Stacia and I am a recovering shopaholic! I'm doing pretty good! Well much better than I used to anyway!

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A woman is like a teabag. You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water.-Eleanor Roosevelt

Hi, Stacia! My name is Amanda and I am also a recovering shopaholic! I am doing very good! I am only buying what we need!

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Bargains will always be my undoing - I was at target picking up a prescription and just wanted to "CHECK" the clearance shelf (my 1st mistake in the 12 step program); school stuff was getting marked down so I get excited - then I stopped myself. Just because crayons are .07 do I really need 10 more boxes?? My boys will use them, but come on, I already have 10 boxes in my supply closet because I bought tons when they were .10 a box. I NEED TO GET A GRIP! Must stay away.....

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Debbie

"Watch the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves." --Benjamin Franklin

I'm taking back $72.00 worth of things to Janie and Jack today! I am making progress!

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That is great! I am impressed. You go, girl!

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I don't believe in miracles; I depend on them

This kind of thing is my downfall too. I have to tell myself that just because it's a great deal doesn't mean I need it. That's how I've ended up with boxes of crayons, colored pencils and folders. I'll use them eventually but it was more about the rush of finding a good deal and having THINGS. So many things weigh me down.

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Ordinary riches can be stolen; real riches cannot. In your soul are infinitely precious things that cannot be taken from you. ~Oscar Wilde

Well Brad took it back as I went to Target! I ended up getting a merchandise credit for $77.32!~

There receipts are only valid for 60 days!!!

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Which consignment shop do you use?? I have gone to a few here in SUmmerville and ended up with very little for my items- many new with tags!! Its worth the drive to Mt Pleasant if I could get a dollar for most items! Thanks!