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Welcome to Low Spending February




The results for No Spending January  are in and while January wasn't a no spending month, it was a low spending month. As of January 30 I spent $8.50, which includes furniture polish, dish detergent, kleenex and a birthday card. I was sure that would be my total for the month. But I decided to go to Michael's on Monday night for Valentine supplies -- $8.00 from my very generous and thoughtful Christmas gift card -- and made a quick detour at my favorite dollar store. The dollar store was tempting and I fell to temptation. I bought four padded envelopes, a card and a package of Hanes Her Way, five pairs for five dollars. The first two purchases will be used in the next month and the Hanes Her Way are needed replacements. The total at the Dollar Store was $8.00.

My total spending for stuff for January is $16.50, and I am delighted. I don't feel deprived in any way and I have brought nothing home that will not be used. Sixteen fifty is my benchmark spending amount for February.  I like the idea of being conscious of what I buy and only buying what I plan. I see a tee-shirt issue looming for the spring and I know I need to replace several shirts that are no longer wearable. I will put this on my list for March and April and be on the lookout for sales on spring clothes.  

How did I do on my other organizational goals?  I discarded seven bags of paper and a big stack of magazines. I cleaned out the refrigerator and my kitchen cupboard. There is space in my front closet and in several of my dresser drawers. I didn't arrange the pickup for clothes and household things and I commit to doing this in February.  I did well with sweets, but not as well as I would like. This is an area I need to give extra effort to. I bought ice cream late last week and a bag of Christmas peanut M&Ms, which were on sale for a ridiculously low price. Neither of these were good purchases and I begin February at the same weight as January.

January was a very good month, but not a great month. February, you're going to be a great month!

7 comments

TARYTERRE said...

Sounds like you did good. Your plan is working. February is a shorter month, so it should be easier to do. Hang in there. Good luck.

ain't for city gals said...

Girl, give yourself credit! January sounds like a great month to me...good luck with February.

GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...

Sounds like you did a pretty spectacular job to me! Purchasing peanut M&M's doesn't count. According to John, they are a necessity! :)

Theresa said...

Way to go!!!!! Big hugs

Anonymous said...

WOW! That is IMPRESSIVE! When I become a SAHM at the end of the month I'm so going ot have to take inspiration from you! WOO HOO

Melinda said...

You did a great job!
Congratulations.

Melinda

Kathleen said...

You did well, BC, you should feel proud. We have to spend, and you did wisely.
I fell victim to a 99c store. Come see what I found!