So my husband and I decided to continue/restart our monthly allowances. We had been doing this about 3-4 years ago, then got away from it after we bought our house and all our money started to go into buying furniture! Because we started our budget halfway through June, I got a measly $75. Humphf. All in all though, I am pretty pleased with the things I purchased. I also found that I ended up returning a lot more than I would have if I wasn’t adhering to a budget (had to make it stretch!). I also included an order from Forever 21 and a purchase from H&M I made this month before we began the budget. All in all, I think I did a pretty good job (tooting my own horn)! Here is what I purchased:
1. Target Polka Dot skirt $12
2. Forever 21 Bejeweled Studs (in mint) $4
3. white enamel link bracelet from Ebay (similar) $12.50
4. American Eagle gingham button up, thrifted $5 (similar)
5. J Crew blouse, thrifted $4 (similar)
6. H&M White Jeans $10 (similar)
7. Forever 21 Essential Triple Pleated Top $18
8. Forever 21 Skirt$18
9. Forever 21 Longline Sweater in ivory $18
13. Gap pink 3/4 sleeve sweater $14 (similar)- not pictured
TOTAL (with tax)- $130
I’m rolling over $9.50 (leftover from my $75) to next month’s budget which will be a full $150
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