So payday came, and I tried my best not to go completely crazy.
While I did buy some heavenly chicken katsu for dinner, and a quick pasta mix for my bf, I didn't go far past that. AND, I have been writing down everything I buy, where I buy it from, the category it goes into (food, household items, pets), and how much.
My goal is to keep track of everything I am buying every single day, even if it is just a .50 cent can of soda.
I am going to buy some more household items today, but am writing out my list of what I MUST buy, so I don't buy something frivalous.
I am also going food shopping today, and my goal is to buy only enough food to last through the holiday weekend. That way, I won't have to do numerous trips and whatnot.
I have some decorating plans for the weekend, and they are free (except for the gas used to take stuff to storage, and the garbage bags well for....garbage.
I am also being more scrutinizing of things I buy for my bf. I know that I tend to get spend happy for food in the beginning of the month, and then am short at the end. So I figure that I will start now with what I buy, and just eat frugally the entire month. I really, really, REALLY, want to avoid using my credit cards this month or going into my savigs.
Tightening the purse strings
September 2nd, 2009 at 07:06 pm
September 3rd, 2009 at 11:21 pm 1252016516
In my case, my $$$$ goes to food... not even good food, but, snacks here and there (and, for the amount spent, everywhere!) It's awful!