Really though, who’s with me?
My bank account would be so much safer if I did not have the ability to have things delivered directly to my door. Sometimes within as little as a day (thanks, Amazon Prime).
As someone who can be classified as an impulse buyer, which is honestly an issue within an issue, I seriously struggle. From Facebook Ads to Instagram posts, to email lists that I somehow got on, spending money has become way too easy. Especially when I have my credit card number memorized.
Unfortunately, it has now also become possible to shop online at places like Publix, Walmart, and Target in which they will essentially shop for you and you simply have to pick it up. Do you know how much money on average I spend at a place like Target? Too much. Way too much.
Trust me, the budgeting function on my banking app makes me cringe every single time.
Do you know how much of that stuff I actually need? Maybe a quarter of it. Example: Guess who bought an all in one picnic basket last week because it was on sale for $29.99? This girl.
Guess who has never once in her life actually been on a picnic? This girl. Guess who will most likely never go on a picnic? This girl. $30 down the drain but hey at least it was on sale, right?
My biggest enemy these days are 100% Facebook Ads. It’s like I’m thinking about maybe possibly getting a new romper and then, poof, three different websites all have romper sales. Honestly, how do they do that? It should be illegal. It’s like I’ve been drug into every single sale that’s ever been posted. And of course, once I find a new place to shop I just have to sign up for emails.
What’s even more exciting for me? New arrivals. Incredibly exciting. Let me tell you.
There are about three or four different online stores that send me emails every time they have new arrivals. As an impulse shopper, I seriously cannot resist.
The worst part about it all too is that I totally try to justify every purchase I make and I’m absolutely horrible at returning things. What if, by some chance, I absolutely need that top or romper or dress for my night out in two weeks? What if I end up taking a spontaneous trip and those leggings are needed for a hike or a bathing suit is perfect for the beach?
And returning things? Well shipping them back is out of the question because, well, that’s a lot of work. Going into the store? Well, I didn’t want to do that in the first place.
And unfortunately, I’m not going to stop online shopping... It’s like opening presents on Christmas Day when I get an email that says “package delivered.”
See my struggle? My bank account sure does.
Any suggestions for these online shopping issues are greatly appreciated. We’re in this together. Seriously, please tell me someone shares my problems.
