MONEY: Jan. 1-6th

Dec 31st: Went to the store w/ a LIST & stuck to it! (Even wrote down something in the store to buy another time)

Jan. 1st: Well, it was a good day to not spend $! Didn't leave the house at all, so didn't spend any $! (Now, I realize I can spend it on the Internet as well, but as I rarely do it, I think I'm safe!)

Jan. 2nd: Accidently went into the store w/ out a list. Boy, it is hard to re-train myself!! But, I left the store w/ only milk, bannanas & diapers. As I looked back on my goal for this area of my life, I didn't feel quite as bad about forgetting to make a list. The very idea that I had to report back to you blog readers, kept me from getting things I truely did not need. SO....I thought it was ok, since my intent was to have the liberty in the store to remember things we DO REALLY NEED!

How can I learn the difference? When is it ok to adjust the list? How do you think these things through when you are at the store? I really could use some tips!

TIA!

Jan. 3rd: Went to the store AGAIN w/ out a list, but this time it was to get something REALLY specific for Ana since Dave & her are going SKIING for her first time next week. Got in & out of the store w/ just what I needed-nothing more.

Jan. 4th: I am so flaky. Once again, I went to the store w/ no list. This time, though, I did not even realise it until I was home. I didn't think it would be THIS hard. I did not know until I sat down to write this morning how much emotions can effect every area of your life.

Also, I discovered that when I go to the store completely stressed out, & w/ out a list, it is VERY hard for me to think about what I need, & I just wander the store aimlessly!

Jan. 5th: Stayed home most of the day. Did get my nails done-which is no small thing-$-wise, but scheduled & planned for in the budget!

Jan. 6th: Didn't leave the house again-so no trouble w/ money.