I have been lurking at so many blogs dealing with personal finance that I wanted to use this as my way of getting our savings up and our spending down.
Walmart Trip -
Generic Claritin for Matt 9.00
Gift for Donovan 10.00 (inc bag/tissue)
Toy for Alex 5.00 (potty prize)
Groceries 60.00
Total Spent Today: $84
I made sure to hit the ATM before I shopped. I can never leave Wally World with less than $100 spent. I have been going in with just cash and I've yet to go over. I make my menu for the week and write down anything that I'll need. Next to the item I'll estimate its cost and round up a little for tax. I spent $10 over what I wanted because I had only factored in $5 for a gift and shouldn't have bought Alex that toy. I told myself that I could go to the consignment sale with any $ left over but I only had $3 cash left so I came home.
First Post
July 22nd, 2006 at 07:01 pm
July 22nd, 2006 at 08:11 pm 1153599092
Honey, I know your pain 'cuz I can't get out of Walmart usually for less than $100.00 either.
Or, atleast I couldn't before I found this site anyways!
I've found that being accountable by blogging it sure does help alot.
Love,
Jennelle
July 22nd, 2006 at 08:13 pm 1153599219
Love your name BTW!
: )
July 22nd, 2006 at 08:19 pm 1153599585
July 23rd, 2006 at 01:22 am 1153617779
I hardly ever spend $100 at Wal-Mart anymore. But I live alone, so that helps.
Using cash and a pre-planned list is a a great strategy. That's what always works for me.
July 23rd, 2006 at 02:49 am 1153622996