With the books that I sold recently, my $20 challenge fund is up to $207.16. I have some auction items that end tomorrow and they seem to be doing pretty well. Payday is today, and I bought some extras. I get paid every other week and splurge a bit each time. We have financial goals, but it's also important to me to enjoy my life and treat myself. I bought;

Four t-shirts for DH, and some socks that were on clearance. Boring, I know. What can I say? He was happy.

I found a beautiful necklace for DD's Easter basket. It was $14.99, on clearance for $3.39. This week some of the Easter candy was on sale, so I picked that up also. A $10 gift card for DS for his Easter basket. I'll get another one two weeks from now when I get paid again, and their baskets will be done. I have a few toys and beauty supplies hidden away for the kids' baskets, so I'm set. I spend much less money when I take the time to think things through instead of shopping at the last minute.

For me? A towel bar for the bathroom I'm working on and a pair of socks. WooHoo! I'm going to get into the habit of recording the extra things I buy. That will be boring for anyone but me, but it will help when I look back over this Blog in the future. I can see what is useful, and what ends up being dumb purchases.