Grocery Lists

I have a little secret for you: I love to make grocery lists. I make them at random times and almost never remember to take them with me when I go to the store. If I do remember to put one in my purse, I rarely remember to get it out while shopping. I still love to make them though. It’s a way for me to organize my thoughts.

This habit spills over to my financial life as well. I track out how my money is going to be spent each month; right down to the penny. On paper, I should be doing quite well with a huge chunk of change in savings. In reality, I’m much better at organizing my thoughts than my money. I like to shop even more than I like to make grocery lists. I love shoes. I love clothes. I have a drawer jammed full of workout gear. Oscar always has treats and toys and I always have books to read.

So where am I headed with this blog? Right here: I want to have a home. I’ve moved around so much since college, I crave a place to call my own for longer than 12 months. To make this dream a reality, I’m going to have to reduce the spending. So it’s time to make a plan I can follow. I called my personal trainer and stopped my sessions. I took the emergency credit cards out of my wallet (but do I cut them up or freeze them???). I bring my breakfast and lunch to work and cook dinner at home. Is there anything else you know of to save money? I need help!

Thanks in advance for any advice you have. I leave you with a few personal lists from my stash.

Food to always have on hand:
Ketchup
Potatoes
Cokes

Things I will not buy:
Socks
Napkins

Things I love to buy:
Jewelry
Shoes
Books
Dog treats/toys
Makeup

(Not So) Secret Fears:
Escalators
Mice
Snakes
Miniature Giraffes