Saving money

Going to Walmart today, the highlight of my life.  Sara said some of her friends make a face and say, "You go to Walmart?  I never go."  Sara replied, "You can pay more for cleaning products if you want."  I never thought about it but it is cost effective.  Personally, I have always been frivolous when it comes to handling money.  I just spend until there is no more money.  This is not a good habit and leads to credit card debt. For some reason, I don't like to limit my spending.  Who does?  I grocery shop with abandon, often getting things I don't need which leads to throwing things out.   Time to change all that. First, I made a list of exactly what I needed in the food store.  Next, I wrote down the price of each item and totaled them up before paying.  I was off a few dollars.  The store must have cheated me!!!  No, I grabbed a few things on my way to the cash register.  I may be hopeless but will try again.  It is a mental decision to be thrifty.  Why do I see it as painful?