TREAT YOURSELF

If you're like me then you probably find yourself feeling down from time to time from being a blogger (or just a person, really) in such a me-centric world, especially if you are on a tight budget. It has been a growing process, but I have found a way to "treat myself" without breaking the bank. It took some time to adjust from my bi-weekly visits to Ulta and Barnes and Noble where I treated myself to anything I wanted (within reason) to my current state of affairs, but I have managed to find a system that works most of the time.

Typically I try to set aside $5 a week to spend on something nice for myself. This way I can still feel like I am indulging myself without having to feel that horrible buyer's remorse about getting something I want. My personal favorites of late have been: DIY bouquets from the grocery store, new loose teas, and Real Simple magazines. These items are great because they "keep giving back" in the sense that they have more than one use in them, unlike a Starbucks latte where once you've finished it then it's gone.

Just know that if you're struggling financially right now and you feel down, you're not alone. I'm right there with ya. The struggle is part of the story, so let's make it a good one.

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