At long last pay day is here, it couldn't have come at a better time as my bank account has been screaming for it. Things are changing this month as it marks the start of my low buy year. I need to get better with money so the idea going forward is to cut out any unnecessary spending and only buy what I really need. These pay day wish list posts are certainly going to get smaller but going forward they are going to be filled with items that I really want, have saved towards or that are going to help me achieve my goals going forward. So here is what has made it onto this months pay day wish list...

Chinos

None of my current chinos fit me properly and with how I am planning on changing my style these are going to be a crucial piece of my wardrobe for spring. I am hoping that I can find some nice fitting pairs at a reasonable price or that the ones I love in Marks & Spencer go on offer so I can add these into my spring wardrobe. 

Linen Trousers

I really want to add one more pair of linen trousers into my wardrobe for the upcoming warmer weather just so I have enough pairs to rotate through. At the moment my wardrobe is full of heavy jeans and just the one pair of linen trousers that fits so one more would help me be able to dress more like I want to.

Jacket 

All my current jackets are too sporty for my new style so I am going to be on the hunt for a nice lightweight jacket for spring and summer which works better with the style I am going for. So far I have my eye on some short trench coats or a nice bomber jacket. I definitely need to shop around for the perfect option for me so this might even be an April pay day purchase but we shall see. 

Katie Loxton Bag

Now this is only if I manage to do well with the rest of my spending as it is going to be a big chunk of money however, I have wanted one of these bags for the longest time and I have now got out of using my backpack for work daily so this would actually be a very worthwhile purchase. I am really hoping I can reign in my spending so that I can finally get one of these bags as I have wanted one for so long now. 

Meal Prep Tubs

We are no longer relying on meal deals and we are actually going to start making food to take to work with us which should save us so much money in the long run. I am hoping to pick up some meal prep tubs for us to make more than sandwiches as we threw our old ones away when doing the kitchen work. I know that I can pick these up at a reasonable price so I just need to make sure these are all I pick up when I go to get them.

Speaker for the Home Gym

My gym membership is no more and I am glad as it is going to save me so much money. Going forward I am going to be using my home gym a whole lot more so I need to start investing in what I have in there. The first upgrade I want to make is a speaker so that I don't have to rely on my phone speaker or earphones for every session. I know that I can get one of these for under £50 so it is time to go make that purchase.

Card Reader

Finally we have an item that is massively going to help with the projects I am working on. As I am using my camera more and plan to increase the usage in the future I need to invest in this as my previous one is no longer compatible with my phone. By purchasing this I can get images off my camera and onto my phone a lot easier speeding up the process. To be honest this is a long overdue purchase.

I am really hoping I can have a good month money wise, not spend for the sake of it and actually stick to my budget so my savings stay as savings and I can hopefully put extra in at the end of the month. Fingers crossed that going forward this month is just the beginning of healthier money habits and there is no more living pay day to pay day. 

See you soon

Lucy