Have puppies, will save

Well, Holkschter Kennels have eight beautiful puppies, just over five weeks of age today. In the past, we had pups, sold them, splurged on the money and moved on, no better off financially, really. Now, I'm intent on not going down that path. I'm firmly committed to doing it better this time.

Our son wants a laptop computer, an air rifle, a trip to Canberra (Australia's centre of government - I'm Australian).

My husband wants an air rifle (he's willing to share with son), he wants... lots of things, but he's learning better ways finally.

I want financial security and savings in the bank for the first time since I turned twenty.

How are we going to do this? We're going to have careful family discussions regarding how we spend the money we get for our puppies. That's if we can sell them all (seven anyway - we're keeping one for our newest show dog). There are no guarantees - we may not be able to sell any of them. If any of us think too hard about spending the money now, having these things may become must have items, instead of gee, I'd like to have that someday when I can afford it.

I know it is possible to become much better off. I know it's possible because I know our household has a lot of  money coming in every payday. I know because our expenses are not excessive. It's just that at the end of the month, the numbers don't always come out how they should.

The reason? Spending without thinking. Spending without considering other options. Spending without considering the circumstances.

I declare an end to it all!