Finding Balance...
30 Day Spending Freeze - Part 3
We are 14 days into our 30 day spending freeze. We did so much better this week! I am pretty excited about it too. And it sure does seem like all the charities and
organizations are on the prowl right now. Yep, I said it. Everyone is asking for money…11 different
charities to be exact. And I get it. They are good causes. But most will have to wait until next month.
I think that even when there is a spending freeze, you still need to have a sense balance in your life. For instance, I need new sneakers for working out. They can wait for another couple weeks. However, 2 nights ago there were sign ups for Boy Scouts at my son’s school. And since he is really interested, how could I say no to that cute little first grader. Balance. Sometimes a “fun extra” really is a necessity. After a few Miner adjustments, to our thinking, we signed him up. PinewoodDerby
here we come (or whatever)!
I think that even when there is a spending freeze, you still need to have a sense balance in your life. For instance, I need new sneakers for working out. They can wait for another couple weeks. However, 2 nights ago there were sign ups for Boy Scouts at my son’s school. And since he is really interested, how could I say no to that cute little first grader. Balance. Sometimes a “fun extra” really is a necessity. After a few Miner adjustments, to our thinking, we signed him up. Pinewood
So my tip for this week is simple.
Find balance. Some
things, while not a necessity too living, are a necessity for personal growth and quality of this short and lovely life.
Here is the break down on our 2nd week of spending.
Gas
for Car -
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$57.51
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Birthday gifts
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$45.43
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Tire Repair (bummer)-
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$27.77
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Gas for car -
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$51.50
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Boy Scouts -
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$25.00
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Van Heusen (returned a shirt) -
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$18.17
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Spending this week
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$164.02
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Total spending since Sept 16th
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$715.96
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Enjoy the day freely!
{Trina}
I'd like to save some dough too but am confused on this freeze concept. If you hold off buying stuff for a month but then just purchase it when the freeze is over doesn't it all just equal out?
ReplyDeleteThe last time we did the freeze we saved an extra $400 over what we usually save. So I made an extra payment on my student loan.
DeleteUsually our credit card budget each month is $2000. We pay it off every month. But this month we made the budget $1500. The extra $500 saved will go straight on my student loan. So now in November my budget will go back to $2000. If I don't go over that, then I will have come out ahead b.c I had an extra $500 in October.