Issue 56. Shopping intuitively with a wish list (Part 2)

Can it be done?

This is the second installment in a series on shopping intuitively with a wish list. The first installment is free for all to read.

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In this paid installment, I’m pulling back the curtain on my actual spending (YTD), how it compares to my original wish list, and the simple system I created to track it all. Plus, a breakdown of whether the things I bought were Wants or Needs: this distinction changed the way I shop forever.

If you’ve ever struggled to create a wish list because you worried about getting it wrong—or found yourself buying things you never planned for—this guide will help you navigate that uncertainty without shame.

What’s inside (behind the paywall):
✅ My original wish list—what I thought I’d need vs. what I actually bought
✅ A side-by-side look at my budget vs. reality—where I stayed on track & where I didn’t
✅ The exact tracker I use to make sense of it all (Google Sheet included!)

Join me as I share what I got right, what surprised me, and the lessons I’m taking into the rest of 2025.