Here’s my spending so far for No Spending Month. We’re about a third of the way through the month and it’s been a pretty tough month! Here’s where I’ve spent my money so far:

• Mortgage: $960.00 (about $6 extra to principal)
• Home Depot $28.67 (paint for hallway)
• Kroger $3.89 (Diet Coke for my boss)
• Verizon $72.66 (cell phone bill for us)
• Student Loan $99.57
• Library $15
• Costco $2.81
• Costco $63.74 (dog food, fish, sorbet)
• Meijer $46.15 (groceries)
• Rainbow Blossom $2.89 (health food store-flour to make bread)
• Water Company $28.00
• Car $13,500
• County Clerk $827 (taxes for new car)
• Credit card $140 (bill for gas)

I will have to say I am really impressed with my ability to control my spending.  I haven’t bought anything frivolous or unnecessary.  Of course, I think we bought more groceries than we needed, but at least I didn’t spend the money on stuff.  I’ve been doing a lot of reading and cooking, and the cooking occupies my time and saves us money.  I hope I can do this well for the rest of the month!

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