April Budget

It's that time of month again. No, not that time - get your mind out of the gross.

I’m linking up with Franish & the Budgeting Bloggers for my second, less terrifying, but still embarrassing, shopping budget.

I started off the month doing much better than last month. Last month I bought 35 items. I actually returned / sold some of them, so yay for me!

I tried to go slow and steady this month, and it was kinda working. Then, I don't know what happened.. Sigh. I am embarrassed at how much I spend on things. I have got to rein myself in. 

I know Loki. I'm so sorry.

I also sold so much stuff, I pretty much made money - however, the majority of the money made went towards the girls trip and Australia stuff. I would say that 80% of my purchases were made with paypal money. I don't want to use paypal to cushion my budget though. I returned a few things I bought this month, including 2 of the modcloth purchases I made last weekend.

Tops:

sweater (returning) / vest from poshmark / sweater from target / forever 21 cardigan off ebay
chambray / mint and coral tanks / lace tank
floral tank / blue floral tank / lace tee off ebay / PRIDE & PREJUDICE TEE

Bottoms:

denim shorts / coral skirt / distressed jeans / polka dot jeans off ebay / chambray skirt

Dresses:

striped maxis / black dress / striped dress / coral maxi

Shoes, Accessories etc:

sam & libby flats / wanted boots off amazon / leopard print scarf off ebay
madeline flats / 2 pack belts / red scarf off ebay
2 necklaces off ebay / snood (returning)

I bought items in store, on poshmark, on eBay, on sale.. The average for each item was about $10, and the most expensive was $30. But still. That's a lot of items, so it adds up fast enough.

I haven't received everything, so I might still return a few things.

Total Spent: A lot of money. More than last month. Less than I made selling things, but regardless, a lot of money.

Ok, for reals, May will be different. I have a problem.

For funsies, here are my May goals (not all related to shopping):

1. Buy no more than 10 things - not including groceries, house stuff, gifts and the like. 

2. No budget persay, but do not go over $150.

3. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day - if one day is not possible (i.e Derby or sick) can make up for it by doubling up another day - but don't do this too often.

4. Lose 5 pounds. I would like to lose 10, but lets not get greedy or crazy. I don't mind if the scale doesn't move as much, but the clothes need to fit better.

5. Eat really well. No treats. No ice cream, no fast food, no candy, no soda, no no no. 


That's all folks - have a lovely Thursday - tomorrow is Friday (and a half day for me!)