September No/Low Spend Challenge


I can't believe I'm going to do this.  I need to somehow be held accountable for my spending so I'm going to participate in Carla's September No/Low Spend Challenge.  My goals  for the challenge are:

1. Track all my spending via my blog
2. Put $500 towards our emergency fund
3. Stay within my allotted food budget (this is going to be a challenge!)

Okay...so here it goes!

Money spent today $12.00 for lunch (Dad and I)

Here's a pic of the fleamarket booths. Dad is across the aisle watching TV. Although Mom has been gone over 9 months, we still have customers come in looking for her.  I'm in awe at how many lives she touched :)

Comments

~Carla~ said…
Good luck with the challenge!! So far I spent $0.00 today, but hubby just told me that he's taking a cab home tonight, so there goes my no spend day!
September 1, 2013 at 4:23 PM
Lena said…
Good luck on your goals! It's a lot easier to do it when other people are reading about your progress :)
September 1, 2013 at 4:38 PM
QandADebt said…
Thanks Ladies! Lena,that's what I'm hoping for. Carla, that's a good reason to have to spend.
September 1, 2013 at 8:08 PM
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