Shopaholic: tempted by that extra % off

I am continually sucked in by the 'extra 15%' coupons at Kohls. They offer then nearly continuously throughout the year. They'll send them in emails, via snail mail and in the paper.

TIP: I have a special 'sale' folder in my email to keep sales such as these just in case I don't have the coupon with me. This has happened before and I was able to find the coupon in my smart phone.

 

NOTE: above coupon is just an example, it's expired, don't use it ok?

The other day I got an email that they were offering 15% off for 5hours only!!! OMG LETS PANIC ABOUT SALES!!! (TM)

 And I totally fell for it. I had been thinking about getting a duplicate pair of Levis that I had bought at Kohls about a month ago, but hadn't purchased them yet because they weren't on sale. I had this conversation in my head this weekend while I was considering 'just running out real quick' to get some things. I had decided to wait for the next sale. Which ended up being two days later.

So I purchased the Levis and then I also got sucked into buying some new towels (buy-one, get one FREE) and then I looked at my cart and I had over $100 in there, which I could justify because you know if you spend $100 you get 20% off! (OMG MORE PANIC!). This is also when I check the clearance section just in case, because what if I were to miss something awesome? I didn't, but i do have three sets of new towels and new jeans on their way.

So Kohls has a good idea going with these 'extra' sales. They know what'll suck me in and get me to buy more. Next time i'll give you my ideas about Kohls cash and the other stores that try to mimic that idea. 

Now I feel like I can justify those jeans because I bought something for the house too. The house will be so pleased.