I know exactly where you are coming from. I always used my debit card, credit card or wrote checks. I never figured out how much I could spend and what I needed. I did alot of impulse buying. I've been using cash only and putting it in an envelope and sitting and making a list on the envelope. It has helped a bunch. But I do know that sinking feeling at the cash register. Especially when you are waiting for coupons to come off or the total button to be pressed.
I'll be heading to the store for a couple of items, and have cash for them in my wallet. But if the total goes over, out comes my credit card. It's something we're working on.
I understand completely where you are coming from...Its so easy to forget that piece of plastic is "cash". Its like when I go to a casino, (which is maybe once every year or 2), and after a few drinks, forget those little pretty colored chips are actually money...Congrats on staying within your budget amount...GREAT JOB!
MYM
-Stephanie
I'll be heading to the store for a couple of items, and have cash for them in my wallet. But if the total goes over, out comes my credit card. It's something we're working on.