I had this idea as I was pondering giving into a craving for a Five Guys cheeseburger (warning…if you’ve never had one don’t ever go because you’ll never stop!) at the very same time I was pondering getting new pants from Lululemon (my previous warning applies here too). And besides being awesome, both can take a chunk out of your wallet. And I know, having these two thoughts at the same time makes no logical sense but such is me. Anyway, it hit me, why not skip Five Guys because I want to actually look good in expensive Lululemon pants. I’ll take the money I was going to spend for the best burger in the world and put it in a jar to save up for the best pants in the world. I set out to make an ‘Instead Jar’. Whenever I have a guilty craving I will pause, not give in, and put the money I would have spent into my jar to save up for something better instead. I needed something that stuck out and called to me wanting to be filled with dollars so I used this. Nothing says healthy choices like a margarita pitcher!  I’m full of contradictions.

See, there is already $5 in there and it’s only the first day. It’s possible that seeing this brightly colored pitcher will cause me to make better decisions and frankly, I’m looking forward to seeing just how full I can get that pitcher. I so enjoy competitions with myself. I’ll keep you updated on the cash…if you make of one your own let me know and post it on Facebook. I’d love to see how much money we can all come up with!! (And I’m even thinking Contest #3 will be posted about this as well.)