My friend Misty introduced me to a new “game” that’s perfect for anyone wanting to save for Mai Tais or vacations!
I was raised in a household that promoted only spending cash, living below your means, and rarely using credit cards. Twenty-eight years later I value those lessons, but have a hard time being disciplined. Starting when I moved to Atlanta and didn’t have access to my bank from home I became incredibly reliant on using my debit card, and then later credit cards. Now I rarely carry cash, which in all honesty is probably a terrible habit when you are trying to save.
While visiting friends in Clearwater, Florida this weekend, my lovely friend Misty asked if I had any dollar bills with L’s on them. I was incredibly confused and had to admit that I likely didn’t have a single dollar bill in the entirety of my purse. I also hadn’t noticed the large letter on the dollar bill in years, which she had to point out to me and our other friends at the table (it’s to the left of the face and in a circle in case you were wondering). Misty then went on to explain that she has been saving dollar bills with her last initial on them for her vacation fund and has managed to save over two hundred dollars in less than a month. By saving the L’s she started using cash more often, which has made her pay more attention to her spending and given her a nice start to her vacation fund.
Maybe it was the excitement of saving your “monogram” on the dollar bill or the thought of vacation, but by the end of the night all of us couldn’t wait to save!
I hope this helps you save for your next seaside soiree!
Until next time,
Kaycee
P.S. My favorite song today is Meanwhile Back At Mama’s by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill