Comments on: It’s Been a Very Expensive Week

By: Muttersome

Muttersome — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:48:29 +0000

Long time reader, first time commenter. I completely sympathize on your expensive week. I have been trying to cut back on my spending and some weeks I do very well, and others it seems like I'm out every night. Win some, lose some. I used to feel bad about it, and now I shrug and move on–dwelling on it doesn't seem to help me. In fact, I think it leads to more damage because the more I think about it, the more "well I ate out four times last week, so tonight won't be that much more" starts to enter my mind!

By: marci

marci — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:14:39 +0000

Acupuncture sounds very interesting to try. I don't have very much pain currently but if I ever do, that's one thing I might try.

And I have the same problem usually with lunches at work. If I don't bring anything from home, then I spend about 5-7 bucks per day on lunch. This week though, I've been really good at bringing something to work instead of eating out.

By: One Frugal Girl

One Frugal Girl — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 14:53:45 +0000

I swear by acupuncture. I don't know if it works for everyone and for everything, my acupuncturist has been able to help me with some things but not others, but it's definitely worth a try. The key is to prepare yourself mentally for the visit, if you have doubts that it will work then it won't. Approach your visit with an open mind.

By: hustler

hustler — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 07:25:03 +0000

I've been considering acupucture for my back pain.
And I'm with you on the lunches. Every week I say I am just going to buy a case of colas to bring to work. I probably single handedly support the vending machine company with my purchases of over priced diet dr. pepper!!