I Went on a Shopping Spree
@BelleStarr (61101)
United States
April 30, 2016 4:57pm CST
I haven't been on a shopping spree in a while but this morning I was watching QVC and saw a Susan Graver black flowered dress that I really liked. Dresses are one thing that I don't have many of. I decided to buy it and also a blue tunic to wear with leggings.
That wasn't too bad about $90. But then they come on with an iPad mini. It was on sale and included a keyboard case, 32 GB, a carry case, ear buds, car charger, wall charger, stylus and more. It was was available on 6 easy payments. I have always wanted an iPad since i love my iPhone.
You guessed it, I bought it. It should be here in 5 days or so. I am not usually so impulsive, well okay I did decide to buy the house in Florida in one day sight unseen and well yes I did walk in and say yes to my new car the first time I saw it!!! Maybe I am impulsive!!
I think I need to slow down a bit and let my credit card rest!! How about you, have you done anything impulsive lately?
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
30 Apr 16
I am refusing to feel guilty, I worked hard for many years to allow myself to have a few luxuries and I know I will love the mini!!
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@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
1 May 16
@BelleStarr
no reason at all to feel guilty.
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@marguicha (223764)
• Chile
30 Apr 16
Not with money, dear. I am retired and I have to live within my budget so that I can save for my only luxury which is vacations every year.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
30 Apr 16
lol While this is impulsive of me I can afford to do it so I won't be giving up my vacations either. I do live frugally most of the time.
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
1 May 16
@BelleStarr I have never considered buying a computer from such a source.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
I have bought tons of things over the years from QVC including computers, 2 Dyson vacuum cleaners and much more.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
@Asylum The deals are good and the guarantee excellent. I have had good experiences but I almost always buy Dell.
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@maxen07 (882)
• Philippines
1 May 16
@BelleStarr It's different where I'm from. Living in Asia, girls are expected to be petite. I do envy women in America because you have more choices there. Here, plus sized clothes are limited and often, the styles are not so good and expensive. This is why I often log into Amazon, Mango, H&M, Lindy Bop and Holy Clothing to browse and imagine myself in a cute dress that I like.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
@maxen07 America does idealize the female form as thin as well but God gives each of our our own shape and we need to love ourselves whatever size we are.
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
Why would people say something, actually a dress depending on the style can make you look much slimmer, I am hoping mine will !!
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
1 May 16
i hope yer new clothes fit'cha well, hon. i've a horror'f sorts when't comes to orderin' clothes. glad'ja were able to get that i-thingy. my head's still spinnin' 'o'er ya buyin' a house sight unseen...'n the car, lol. yer either mighty impulsive'r jest a gal who knows what she wants'n goes fer't.
hmm, prolly the most impulsive thingy i've done lately's toss'n a few new horse halters when i ordered horse wormer :) i dunno what the hubs's done with all my halters?? 'n tired'f ne'er havin' one handy.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
I had people I trusted implicitly representing me. Our mechanic has sold us 7 or 8 great cars previously and always takes good care of me and hubs brother and his wife found the house for us so I knew it would be okay, lol
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
@crazyhorseladycx Yes I am for sure.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
1 May 16
@BelleStarr yer most fortunate to've those folks :)
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
lol I like the fact that this iPad will be so much more portable than my laptop and still have a keyboard which my Kindle does not.
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@sallypup (61632)
• Centralia, Washington
1 May 16
@BelleStarr I mean it. I have a laptop, plain printer and a flip phone. No other tech. Oh, a simple DVD player too.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
@sallypup My husband has a flip phone and never uses a computer. I am a travel writer so I need my electronics. lol
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@funkeyguhl (1743)
• Philippines
25 May 16
As much as I want to be impulsive, my budget does not permit it unfortunately 
However, if in case I do get a chance, I might get an upgrade for my laptop or complete our house construction
However, if in case I do get a chance, I might get an upgrade for my laptop or complete our house construction1 person likes this
@funkeyguhl (1743)
• Philippines
26 May 16
@BelleStarr I kind of have an idea that you are older than me (for one you already have a daughter working - based on my other post) and I am happy that you can afford to be impulsive because some can't. Such is life.
Thanks! We do try and budget but we still have a few debts that we need to settle before I can really say that we are debt free.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
25 May 16
I am much older than you I think and have reached a different point in my life. I can afford to be impulsive. You are very smart to live within your budget, it makes life much easier not to have debt.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
Yes I think so, I have plenty of clothes , though I will be buying a few more bathing suits. Swimming three days a week in a pool means that bathing suits take a beating.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
@Juliaacv Yes and our instructor was talking abut being dehydrated causing muscle aches so that may be part of the issue. I a really loving the exercise.
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@Juliaacv (51588)
• Canada
1 May 16
@BelleStarr Are your muscles getting used to all of the new exercises yet?
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
I think sometimes we just know when it is right and it isn't going to get any better than that.
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@LadyDuck (472097)
• Switzerland
1 May 16
@BelleStarr I agree, my husband wanted to visit more houses, but I knew it was this one.
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@PainsOnSlate (21852)
• Canada
1 May 16
I love my iPad you will too. I have to see the clothes on me before I buy them so I don't do that on line. They sound beautiful!
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
I am used to QVC fashion having bought a lot so I know the designers and the styles I like. I rarely have to return anything. The shirt I was wearing when we met was Denim and Company from QVC and yes, lol I bought it big!!
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
It does seem to be feast of famine with me.I was feasting yesterday!! lol
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
I think we all need to splurge once in a while within our own means. I would not spend money I would not afford.
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@KristenH (33393)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
1 May 16
@BelleStarr Same here. I might splurge this month, since this is my birthday month. Subway sandwiches, Chinese food or pizza. Yum!
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
Well I lost control to buy something I will love lol
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
I have had 2 iPhones and I love them. I am sure i will use and enjoy the IPad. But I don't really need it
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@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
1 May 16
@BelleStarr
My iPad sits somewhere in the shelf
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
Yes, paying in 6 payments makes it much more affordable than all at one.
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@sueznewz2 (10409)
• Alicante, Spain
1 May 16
What a great shopping day.... I Love it when things fall into place like that.... I hope you enjoy your purchases..... 
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
1 May 16
When I was working in the bank, I was an impulsive buyer. Using my credit card I just bought anything even if they were not needed. Then I realized it was not good to be impulsive.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
It is not good to be impulsive if you can't afford it, it can hurt the budget. I can afford it so I just slurged, I eally don't do it often.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
1 May 16
no, i have not bought anything yet. i am not an impulsive buyer too, for now, because i have no work yet.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
It is only good to be impulsive when you have money to spare.
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@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
1 May 16
I think I am going to love mine I just hope I like the fit.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
1 May 16
It is just alright to purchase it because you can use those gadgets in your online work; and so with the clothes that you said looks nice too.
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