Like most college kids, I'm on a budget. My parents give me a set amount of money for the month and I have to make it last. Sometimes that can be a bit of a challenge. I have a little problem and it's time for me to come out.
I, Alison, am a Shopaholic.
Now, this may shock some people (NOT) but I really like to shop. I'm an aesthetically driven individual who sees the potential for a great fashion adventure just by purchasing a new accessory. However, I must toot my horn. While in College Station I have only gone shopping a couple of times and have done most of my shopping at Plato's Closet, the hip thrift store in town. I got a $12 American Eagle swimsuit for my Christmas vacation and a $6 Express top for a night on Northgate.
Regardless, I know that I need to be careful with my money because I don't have a job. Also, I don't want to run to my parents every time that I need money. I want to be independent! I want to be frugal! I want to be a girl that has her stuff together!
So, I bought all generic brand stuff at Target today.
But, it all matches and it's just so cute! It's exciting! I brought in my suitemate to show her the clean, simple Market Pantry boxes. Needless to say she wasn't quite as excited as I was. I was jumping up and down. My snacks all match now and I saved around ten dollars (I checked the receipt). Carolyn and I ate one of the Crispy Marshmallow Bars. It didn't taste exactly like a Rice Krispie Bar, but it was a lot cheaper and didn't look an astronaut in a shiny blue wrapper.
Be frugal, go generic!
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