I'm not really new here--I've been reading the blogs for years, but never gathered the courage to blog. But now I have a reason to blog!
But I'm jumping in with both feet with a low spend month challenge a la Small Notebook blog. For the month of July, I will limit all spending to $300 and this blog will mark my progress as I try to do that. I was inspired by the other No Spend Month blogs and websites I've seen and since June was a spendy month, I need to make up for it.
My rules:
1. $300 for spending (gas, groceries, household, personal)
2. Does not include appointments (dentist, eye doctor, car maintenance, massage)
3. If I should be lucky enough to get gift cards, they are not included in the $300
4. Does not include gifts
A teeny tiny bit about me. I'm a 38 year old female who lives with her boyfriend, but our finances are completely separate. I was married for 13 years and divorced about 5 years ago. I work full time and take classes part time towards a 2nd degree. No kids, but I manage to keep nicely busy with friends and family and my own stuff.
Can't wait to track my progress (or lack thereof!) of my first low spend month!
July 1 (day 1): No spending at all!
Jumping in with both feet
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Hello, and welcome. CB in the City also recently started the $300 Challenge and did a great job. I look forward to following your successes!
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I'm familiar with Small Notebook and their no spend month. I'd follow too, but we are in the middle of a move and that so is not going to happen! I'll cheer you on. Good luck!!
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