I shredded my Target card

Yes, I did.

I shredded my Target card.


My beloved.


The one with the hypnotic little silver targets all over it that beckons me to spend money on things I only think I need.


The worn out, over used, save my sanity Target card.

It's history.


So what, that they send me that ridiculous 10% off coupon to thank me for spending a million dollars? Woo Hoo! This only makes me think I am saving money and that I need to use the card in order to get these coupons. And it is not really saving me any money because I go there when I really don't need anything just to use the coupon! You reeled me in hook, line and sinker Mr. Target marketing guy. And the same goes for you Mr. Old Navy and Ms. Kohls. But I'm on to you now!


So, after last month's Target bill and my hubby's response, I decided the only way I could nip this crazy Target spending was to cut that card up and use only cash when I am in there.


**sigh**


I just really love that store.


So, as a matter of fact, I have now cut up every single credit card I have except one for emergencies only.


Why did I do this, you ask? Don't I just have enough willpower to not use them?


Well, in one simple answer - no.


And since they are not sending stay at home mom's big paychecks any time soon, my poor hubby, who prefers to pays for everything with cash, has to pay for my material girl ways. Well, I guess he could let me go to debtors prison, but I think he likes me too much for that.


Is there even such a thing as debtors prison anymore? Well, I don't want to find out.


Sweet understanding man that he is, has paid a lot of these bills for me. I guess, I just finally realized, I either have to get a job or get my spending habits into check.


I like my job as Stay at Home mom, volunteer crazed woman and now blogger, though - so...


First step. Cash only. Shred cards. Stay away from Target.


What is it with that store? Do you think the target really does actually have some kind of hypnotic powers that draw us into it? I mean even my kids suggest it when they are bored.

When the Sunday paper comes, the Target circular is really the first thing I look at. I know, I need to get a life, huh?

Second step - do not shop out of boredom. Clean my house. This is why there are so many posts about cleaning this week. No Target equals a cleaner house. I cleaned again today! 3 days in row- it must be a miracle. Luckily, it is getting warm outside, so I can work in the yard or better yet, play with my kids. I can write more blog entries! Just think about all the things I can get done...not shopping.

I think this is going to be hard. So, how 'bout it, can a girl get some sympathy here?

Matthew 6:19-20