I've got this crazy idea to not spend money on useless stuff for 30 days. I didn't make this up. I found a Minimalist blog and have loved reading every article.
http://blondeonabudget.ca/
She actually did a shopping ban for a year. Maybe one day I will get to that point, maybe. For now I will start with 30 days. :)
The rules are simple. I am allowed to shop for necessities, such as groceries, toiletries, basic cosmetics (like eyeliner and mascara, but only after I ran out), and cleaning supplies. I did not make an Approved Shopping List like Cait, as its only 30 days and I just pretty much got a whole bunch of goodies at Christmas.
We eat out as a family every Friday. That is the only time I am allowed to spend money on eating out. No Target runs. No Starbucks. No Dunkin Donuts. Some may think I am making my family suffer. No, not at all. We can cook/bake the same things at home, probably better. I just need to make a complete grocery shopping list and stay on budget.
Day 4, so far so good. The weekend was crazy after NYE so we just relaxed in the house and watched football on Sunday. Here is my countdown for the next 27 days.
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