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I am a shopoholic

Hello Everyone, My name is Abby and I am a shopoholic!
I really can't help myself and it's good that Eric keeps me on a stringent budget otherwise I'd be shopping myself out of house and home. I really do have control... for the most part, and I am getting SO much better. I found myself dreaming of this tote, for whatever reason and I just had to have it! $24.04 (after tax) later, it's mine, and I am in bag love!
Doesn't it just scream SUMMER!!!!!!!!?
And, the thoughtful people at Nordstrom had them made out of 100% recycled soda bottles, you would have to think they're economically friendly if they didn't wrap everything you buy in two layers of tissue paper as you take it out the door!
And no, I don't normally shop at Nordstrom, I think I've actually purchased two items there, ever, and neither exceeded $25.
I did strike a deal with myself and my husband though, if I buy new, I have to get rid of the old... so tonight my job is to look at my bags I've collected and decide which one gets the trip to Goodwill. Something this beautiful doesn't come without sacrifice. Same goes with Shoes... I will post the pictures later :o).

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