I'm going to challenge myself to spend $50 or less between now and Christmas on things that I don't absolutely need.  So, groceries don't count, and neither does rum (sorry I mean gum, no, really, I do) rent, personal care products or my T passes.  What DOES count: food that I order, clothing (unless it's something for winter-I do need earmuffs), alcoholic beverages, magazines .  

This will be difficult.  Hence the word "challenge".   

I don't spend much money anyway, but I'm as guilty as anyone else in my cohort of making purchases that are totally unnecessary and possibly detrimental to my savings....e.g. indulging in Starbucks pumpkin lattes and overpriced smoothies at places like B&J's.

Not anymore.  As of today, I have a goal.  

I'm goal-oriented....I am every employer's dream. 

Anybody know where to get a $2 cosmo?