my husband makes me make a list and if when we get to the store its not on the list I dont get it. And if I forget to put it on the list then it wasnt that important and can wait until the next list. This is for everything we need plus the things I want. I get a little high going to SAMs and buying bulk laundry soap, paper towels, cleaning supplies etc. because I FEEL like I'm spending the money and really its on things we need anyways. I totally relate to this post though. Wish I could take a part time job to make money to just spend however I feel like. But the truth is that money would be gone quick and then I would be out time I could have been spending with my kids. lol guess I just have to keep letting my husband handle the finances.