Once a month I put a set amount of money into a savings account labeled "long-term fun." The amount of money has varied over the years as my budget has been adjusted, but it's usually in the $25 to $50 range.
The point of the fund is to save for the expensive things I want, so I can pay cash for them. $25 to $50 every month doesn't give you instant gratification, but it'll get you there eventually.
For example, today I spent some long-term fun money for the first time. I purchased a new receiver. My old receiver comes from pre-HD days so I had to decided between a high def picture and surround sound.
In a stroke of luck (and because of some internet research), the model I bought became "last year's model" a few days before I bought it - which significantly reduced the cost. So I've also a nice jump on the next goal.
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