My friend Patty was discussing shopping at Wal-Mart once and mentioned she can't get out of the store without spending $100. But my question is, what in the world would make someone go into a store for 3 things and come out with $100 in products? Oh, yeah. I remember. Stuff is cheap at Wal-Mart. I suppose that means you don't have to feel guilty about buying that extra book or pair of shorts, perhaps a new picture frame because it's on "rollback." Give me a break. Go to the library and rent the book; you don't really need those shorts (you have 8 pair); and please, for the love of all that is good in the world, you do not need to replace that perfectly lovely frame with something just because a little tag says you'll save 3 cents.
Stick to the list people, stick to the list.
You are NOT saving money when you go in for 3 things and come out with $100 in STUFF that you didn't need to purchase in the first place.
If you are already doing that, you are way ahead of most people, and congratulations (although an email a few years ago may have been nice, 'cause I was all about bargain shopping for useless stuff)!
Another important list you need is a list of all the products you use at home and their regular prices (even Wal-Mart prices). Be specific on this list. "Toothpaste" isn't going to work. "Crest Whitening with Scope (Mint)" and its regular price is much more specific. That way when you ARE wandering around looking for bargains (because they are out there), you know what you're looking for, and you can spot a good price. Please don't tell me you don't have anywhere to put a list like that. There's a memo function on your cell phone, or you can write them on a scrap piece of paper and put it by your debit card in your purse or wallet. Make sure you include the toilet paper--that stuff's expensive!
Oh--and stick to the list.
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