Two months have passed since my husband and I challenged ourselves to spend no extra money and to spend bare minimum on what is absolutely necessary.
We had some great results.
- We've saved money for the earnest payment when we go to purchase a home.
- We have half of our emergency fund saved.
- We cut out our satellite television. So far, this has saved us over $160.00.
- I am more purposeful in what we do and how often we do it.
- I'm really happy with being at home and staying home saves us money.
- We don't need most of the things we think we do.
- The little choices have big results.
We're still learning.
- It only takes a day or two of careless choices to throw us off track. I feel like most of this falls on me when it comes to the biggest added expense--- eating out. If I don't plan ahead, have food available and remember to take or send the food, we eat out. I'm still working on this area.
- I have to spend a little money to save a lot of money. Shopping ahead and finding sales are not areas I excel in.
- I have to go to the grocery store to buy food. This will prevent last minute purchases, unnecessary trips to the store and paying more for things. I really don't like shopping but I need to put my big girl panties on and get over it.
- The little choices have big results.
This month I am going to be working on doing our main grocery shopping every other week. We'll see if a little planning, a busy shopping day and hunting down the best sales will help us or hurt us.
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