Impulse buys: $4Full tank of gas: $25Allergy Meds: $15Exercise classes: $6 My share of groceries: $70Garden Membership: $20Vet Visit: $120 Total Spending: $260 Free / Low Cost Highlights: Finished the free e-book, “rented” a few non-fiction titles about gut health and mindful budgeting. Enjoyed the spoils of nature and made plans for all this new …
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NO SPEND: Week One Recap
A strong start! Total spending this week: $55 Unplanned Spending: Parking: $2 Budgeted Spending:Grocery (my half of shared expense): $40 Exercise Classes: $13 (4 classpass credits – roughly equals $8, Aerobics donation- $5) Highlights of this week: I just finished the last (published) book of the Expanse Series, and was craving something a little different. …
How to Start a No-Spend Challenge
I added it all up… I spent over $600 on personal shopping, going out to dinner, and little treats for myself in the 40 days before starting a no-spend challenge. Putting that truth out into the universe is a little terrifying, but with that knowledge about me, I welcome you to the first post of …
Budgeting with an Unpredictable Income
A good portion of my income has been based around gratuity, either percentage of sales or the kindness of strangers, for over ten years. When you’re not sure what you’ll be making this shift, or even your annual income, things can get a little fuzzy. I have six credit cards and decent chunk of student …