Finding ways to cure desires………

I managed a brief cure to my desire to spend money.  I went to the dollar store on Friday.  I allowed myself 7 things.  I also wanted to make sure that I bought a couple of glass containers so I could start experimenting with Christmas gifts.  As soon as I walked in I found these absolutely adorable containers and some super cute sunflowers just the next aisle over.  I was building the bouquet in my hands when I remembered.  I have $7 to spend in this store.  I have priorities.  No matter how cute this bouquet would be and how great it would look on the mantle piece it took priority behind the glass jars.  If I couldn’t find the glass jars then maybe I could buy these.  I found the glass jars and bought 2 of each type.  I also came across some plastic salt and pepper shakers that would be perfect for the screened in porch so I snagged them.  I came across a light bulb that I needed for my scentsy so I snagged that.  At least I hope it will work.  I haven’t used it yet.  I completed my purchases with a table clothe for the Thanksgiving table.  Just the sense of perusing the store fed my need.  I went home and contemplated whether I needed the bookshelf in my office.  I determined I could get away with out and it might actually be an improvement.  So I am moving the bookshelf into Beloved’s office and will be satisfied.  I measured my plastic shelving and came up with an option for the suitcases in the basement.  I will explore that tonight.  In the mean time I read a great article on Get Rich Slowly that talked about Craig’s list shopping.  I figure I will check out Craig’s List and Freecycle every day.  I will start a list of things I would like and when I find what I want on those sources I will acquire.  I need to get into the mentality that I don’t need it NOW.  I am also starting to make my crafts for Christmas.  I am working first on things that I already have the supplies for and trying to see how much I can get done that way.  Maybe the majority.  I want/need it to be a cheap Christmas.  I think I can accomplish that one step at a time.

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