Budget Adventures: Mia's Shopping Spree Dilemma
Join Mia on a humorous comic journey as she learns a valuable lesson about budgeting. Can she resist the allure of sales?

Ah, the allure of online shopping – it can be a hard habit to break. Meet Mia, a relatable shopper whose budget often takes a backseat to irresistible deals. This comic tale shows her journey to financial awareness, with a humorous twist.

Panel 1: Mia fills her online cart with “small treats,” convincing herself they’re harmless — but the total creeps past her budget.

Panel 2: With glee, Mia checks out — oblivious to the empty wallet symbol hovering ominously overhead.

Panel 3: Packages surround Mia as she fiddles with a calculator, the reality of her spree sinking in with every number.

Panel 4: Determined not to repeat her mistake, Mia opens a budget planner, ready to wrangle her spending habits.
So, what lesson does Mia’s story teach us? Sometimes the glitz of a sale blinds us to our spending limits, but a well-kept budget can light the way back. What’s your best tip for mindful spending?