Current Grand Total: $23,875 (I dream big)
I also have two other lists. A WISHES GRANTED list and an NAH...GUESS NOT list. The Wishes granted one is pretty self explanatory. When I acquire the item, it gets taken off the wish list and put here. It's essentially a list of blessings that I am very thankful for. These are purchased with carefully saved money sometimes but a lot of them are gifts and from money / gift cards from holidays and birthdays. This list amazes me how long it gets in a short time. My perspective is that I'm poor but this list suggests otherwise. I started it more recently than the wish list. I get much joy out of this list.
It's grand total is $1,826. That's a lotta cash folks!!!
I love my Nah....Guess Not list. Being on a squeeze-that-lemon-super-tight budget has it good points. This list is proof that I no longer have the luxury to Impluse Shop. The items on this list are things I think I want but after I've slept on it quite a few paydays I realize that I don't want that stuff, no way, not even if it were free, what was I thinking?!? I get much peace of mind out of this list because it is here that I'm reminded that money is no longer slipping through my fingers due to impuse buying.
It's grand total is $2,237. Kinda makes me shiver that I coulda spent that much cash on things I didn't want
For kicks I will share the top and bottom items:
Wish List top item: Alaskan cruise $8,000 (est. cost)
Wish List bottom item: Alarm Clock $10
Wishes Granted top item: Fall Branson Trip $250 (actual costs)
Wishes Granted bottom item: Scrapbook refill pages $0 (a gift)
Nah...Guess not top item: Thoughtful Christmas Gifts $1,000 (don't laugh!!!! I bought gifts, just not ahead of time and not $1000 worth)
Nah...Guess not bottom item: Makeup remover $10
Have a great weekend!
Sarah