My Attempt @ A Spending Fast

I'm going to just jump right into this blog and I would like to start off by saying......"I am a shop-a-holic who is toeing the line of hoarding."  I currently do not have any rhyme or reason to the things I keep only that I buy what I see and like (especially if it's on sale).  I even think my addiction to keeping things has trickled to my online life.  I say this because I will be the first person to join a site just for the daily/weekly email updates.  And I admit I hardly ever actually open or read them.  My obsessions must stem from some deep seeded repressed feelings but I suppose that's a story for another post.....  The one daily newsletter update I actually opened and read gave me a mission to better my spending habits and possibly rid myself of the burden of debts or spending addiction.  Although it wasn't meant for me personally it was aimed at those of us who have debt or simply can't save a dime from month to month.  I looked at it as a personal challenge and it came at the beginning of a new month.  Tomorrow will be June 1st and I intend to pray and will myself through the next 30 days to spend no unnecessary money.  Through the grace of God on my side maybe I can save myself from my own monetary destruction and better the living for my son and I.  One day I will get to the point that I will feel comfortable with my finances and lifestyle.  As of now.....I am a single mother living on my own and working a part-time job trying to take care of my 4 yr old son.  I do have a problem with spending unnecessary money and not saving for a "rainy day".  It makes me think that I am not putting my son's health and safety as a priority and maybe through this challenge I will end up with the discipline to make things right in our lives.  Keep looking for my posts on my "spending fast".  I'll let you know what deal I felt like I couldn't pass up but did and I'll give you the tips on how I walked away from a good deal.  More info on the "spending fast" coming soon.