tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140057690761884909.post4453446099467341889..comments2024-03-28T15:58:39.248-04:00Comments on Southern Belle in Training: Wants vs. Needs.Annaliesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07691548618653074600noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140057690761884909.post-40139584390179178042013-06-27T06:09:14.595-04:002013-06-27T06:09:14.595-04:00I totally agree I often find myself buying things ...I totally agree I often find myself buying things I don't need at all, often spurred on by seeing things in the "blogosphere". I also think having a debit card had made me part with my money far to easily and I now try and keep as a much of my money in my savings account and only a little in my current account.<br />Rebecca Elizabeth<br />xox<br />http://englishprepster.blogspot.co.uk/SavingScottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816160126005103600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140057690761884909.post-9563881367213166422013-06-26T20:53:42.926-04:002013-06-26T20:53:42.926-04:00This is so inspirational because my bank account h...This is so inspirational because my bank account hit an all time low today. $37. What even. I'm not addicted to shopping or anything, I just tend to be a little too loose with my debit card. I've definitely been more conscious about it, but I never thought about a fast. That's a great idea that I might have to try out!Taylor Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11594960634959098430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140057690761884909.post-27126408068226095222013-06-26T20:51:30.469-04:002013-06-26T20:51:30.469-04:00Love the spending fast idea. J and I are kinda on ...Love the spending fast idea. J and I are kinda on a non-declared spending fast. We are super careful about what we spend since most of it goes back to school loans. I'm still such a sucker at Target though.<br />I also loved your bit about tithing. Tithing is an incredible principle that many people have no idea about. All of what we have is God's and all he asks is for 10% of that. What a gracious heavenly Father! J and I have been tithing faithfully for two years now and I am always amazed at how he blesses us financially. I truly believe that because we trust God with out finances and we give back to him what is his (and we make a small donation to our local Christian radio station ;) is the reason that I have had jobs as I needed them and even had one that paid for my tuition last year. He is so good to us when we just trust Him. So keep it up girl! He will bless your faithfulness.<br /><br />..and i'll definitely be praying for your job. Don't wear yourself out. Your emotional health is as important as your physical health and you don't want to start a new school year up feeling drained. Money is never worth it. Maybe you could find a job at college that would supply some spending money? Sometimes church nurseries are looking for people for just a few hours a week. I worked all four years teaching horse lessons or working as a grader for a professor and it definitely helped me feel more secure during the school year about my finances.<br /><br />Wow. That was a long ramble ha. Thinking of you! Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18137867595352842956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140057690761884909.post-85928355655897504582013-06-26T17:10:50.105-04:002013-06-26T17:10:50.105-04:00Such good ideas! I have that problem too! I bought...Such good ideas! I have that problem too! I bought the elephant Lily Pulitzer agenda and I can;t wait for it!<br />I also named my car Lucy, I love the name! <br />I have actually been donating money to my friend for her mission trip to Kenya! <br />Ashley<br />http://purpleandpearl.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3140057690761884909.post-32414256004188863672013-06-26T10:10:14.471-04:002013-06-26T10:10:14.471-04:00What an awesome idea--a spending fast! I actually ...What an awesome idea--a spending fast! I actually want to consider doing this although there are a couple things that I will probably "need" to purchase. And I'm loving the Lily planner--I have one as well from last year :)<br /><br />And I'm praying for you girl! Dear Lord, please give Miss ALK the strength and guidance she needs as she decides to continue working or letting one job go. Help her to trust to lean on You. While we think money may be important, we know that You are the most important in our lives with the perfect plan. I pray that you help all of us that are working this summer to not put work or money before You. Amen! <br /><br />xo, gina Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07808085175094634163noreply@blogger.com