so as i was saying...why is it when you want to save money...it's the hardest to actually save said money?

my farmer, that man-o-mine, we've been chattin'...chattin' about goals. and when it comes to our goals, unfortunately they cost some serious cash.

goal #1 - build a garage

goal #2 - pour massive amounts of concrete around our dirt driveway, forms around our flower beds, a few walking paths, and maybe even a few other projects i'm not even aware of at this point.

goal #3 - landscaping...EVERYWHERE.

goal #4 - build a playhouse // fort // slide extraordinaire for the girls.

goal #5 - boob job

goal #6 - vacation home

see...just a few budget-busting goals. and i want all of them...NOW. as in, yesterday.

unfortunately, menial things keep creeping into my life that cut into my money-saving bottom line each month. things i just have to have. you know...things. gotta have more things.

but before i tell you about all the things i must. have. now. we gotta get our link up all squared away.

1 | grab this here snazzy fall-themed button and link back to Sept. Farm.
2 | link up your post at the bottom of this post.
3 | tell all your friends + have a fantastic friday.



1 | fall-friendly cozy sweaters

like this one and this one.

i did buy this one and it looked terrrrrible on me. just terrible. it's getting returned.

2 | i think i'm addicted to booties

 you may have seen that i treated myself to these booties for my birthday...and i've worn them EVERYWHERE with EVERYTHING since. they were the only shoes i brought to atlanta and i wore them for family pictures on wednesday with a little dress. which makes me think...i should probably get an additional style...so i don't wear them out! i have my eye on a couple of pair -
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these...at nearly $500 i won't be getting them until they are at least 75% off. and these...these are on my wish to own but i'm sure i never will. why do i only like shoes that are $500+?
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3 | decorate our bedroom

 yep...we've been in our house for over three years and i have yet to quasi-decorate our bedroom. i mean, sure, we have a few random pictures on the walls and some mismatched furniture...it kind of works. but i'd really like to repaint, buy a tufted headboard (eh-hum...the one below)
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and our pottery barn chair (we bought used on craig's list) desperately needs a new cover. i'm loving this harbor blue. slip covers. slip covers save our lives out here on the farm.
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4 | spoil my gals

 i have a serious problem when it comes to spoiling my best gals. i have about 203984 things in my shopping cart right now, but here are just a few...
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5 | random purchases

and then there are always those little bits and bobs that just seems to chip away at the budget...chip chip chip. like how a straightener i've been using for five years (which was originally given to me by my hair stylist's friend...used) finally died. RIP. this wouldn't be a big deal, but i wear my hair straight every day now. time for a new one. this is the one i purchased. i've heard great things like easy on the hair and minimize damage. wish my tender hair luck.
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and that's where our money went this month. bye bye boob job. hello headboard and hair straightener.

but luckily, oh hey, friday! is absolutely free. so link up below!