Mindful shopping, mindful living

I was shopping for one of my favorite things to talk about. Being a woman and mom, sometimes just going to a grocery store or even a store alone is a treat. Once my son's teacher met me while I was strolling in local grocery stores and produce department and commented," this is your zen time :)."

I find shopping to be so emotional at times. Even though we have a long list of things to buy, we often get trapped in our emotions and buy more than needed. Spend more money than planned for, and the list goes on. I have let my emotions take over so many times. However, now I have learned the hack to this problem.

Before my emotions take over, whether grocery shopping, shoe shopping, clothes shopping, etc., I have asked myself, " Do I need this ?" If I cant come up with an answer without millions of excuses, I have stopped myself from buying.

This has not only saved money, but it has also prevented my closet, my pantry, or my shoe closet from becoming a store.