short comic

The Budgeting Adventure: Mia's Shopping Cart Dilemma

Join Mia on a funny shopping cart adventure and learn a valuable budgeting tip!

Richard Walker

28 Aug 2025 — 1 min read

A cartoon woman baffled by a growing shopping cart on her laptop screen.

Meet Mia, a master of online shopping who suddenly faces a menacing enemy — her budget. We've all been there, right? Let's dive into Mia's hilarious adventure and find out why it matters.

A woman staring at her overflowing online shopping cart.

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

A cartoon woman scratching her head, calculator in one hand.

Panel 2: Mia grabs a calculator, nervously trying to add up her 'small' expenses.

A cartoon scene showing the woman with imaginary dollar bills flying away from her.

Panel 3: As reality sinks in, she imagines her wallet flying away with wings.

A woman smiling, pulling out items from her cart while looking relieved.

Panel 4: With a clear mind, Mia starts removing items, realizing she never needed half of them.

A cheerful cartoon woman closing her laptop, giving a thumbs up.

Panel 5: Feeling accomplished, Mia gives herself a thumbs up, pleased with her newfound discipline.

Moral of Mia's story? A little self-awareness can save a lot of stress and money. How do you manage your shopping sprees? Share your tips in the comments!