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A Fairy Tale About Overspending

January 12, 2010 by Tracey 8 Comments

Once upon a time there was a lovely, slim, well-dressed, young-looking mother (hey – it’s my fairy tale!!!) who allowed her daughter to draw her into a certain children’s clothing establishment so that the child could spend a few moments watching a video in the back of the store. While browsing, the mother foolishly allowed herself to be captivated by an unbelievably cute dress; she rationalized its purchase by bringing to mind the fact that said daughter did need a few new outfits for the impending winter.

Giving in to the impulse to splurge, she decided that the dress would be even more appropriate for cold weather if the coordinating tights were also bought. Totally swept up in the moment, this normally thrifty mother decided that the ensemble would not be complete without the matching hair clips.

Alas, the items were not on sale, but buried in her purse for just such an occasion was a 20% off coupon. The daughter’s face shone with joy when she saw what was planned. Once at the cash register, the total cost struck momentary fear into the frugal mom’s heart, but the appreciation of the daughter soothed her conscience.

Sadly, the outfit’s time in the closet was short-lived. After only a few wearings, it was evident that it was already too short to be worn out in public, even with those coordinating tights. The mother, poorer in pocketbook but wiser in self-restraint, now has the once perfect addition to a girl’s wardrobe listed on eBay, hoping to sell it and regain some of the cost.

It has one bid already; maybe there will yet be a “happily ever after.”

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Comments

  1. UKZoe says

    January 12, 2010 at 12:02 pm

    With the fashion for dresses over trousers, I might have got a few more weeks or months out of it that way, but then I only have boys. And at 15 and 18 they have clothing issues of their own.

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  2. Janel@Dandelion Dayz says

    January 12, 2010 at 3:53 pm

    Very cute little dress. Been there a million times. Especially with my little girl – the clothes are hard to resist.
    Good luck on ebay!

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  3. April says

    January 12, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    Been there…done that. I am learning to avoid the mall completely…and Target…etc. I'm trying to learn better money management.

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  4. fraizerbaz says

    January 12, 2010 at 6:44 pm

    To buy or not to buy? Such a tough choice!

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  5. Beth says

    January 12, 2010 at 6:55 pm

    It's so hard to resist cute fashions! Good luck selling it on ebay. (What is your user id on ebay?)

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  6. The Fifth Street Mama says

    January 12, 2010 at 7:18 pm

    Oh good luck on ebay! Or you could fashion some leggings for her:)

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  7. Sherry says

    January 13, 2010 at 3:25 pm

    I think we've all done that at some point. 😀 Hope you can sell it for a good price on Ebay! 😀

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  8. ayersfamily says

    January 14, 2010 at 7:21 pm

    Add a ruffle to the bottom!

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