This week I have decided to see if I can go through Wednesday without spending any money. One of my co-workers is having a birthday on Thursday, so I will be going out to lunch, but until then I really have no need to spend money. Today I spent no money, so it was a success.
I have decided that I need to stop spending as much money as I do on stupid things. Stopping and getting a Coke at QuikTrip (they do have the best Cokes) everyday is starting to add up and it's time I put myself on a strict budget.
One of my motivations is next month my tags expire on my car and I need to renew them. In Missouri you pay your personal property taxes when you renew your tags. In 2006 I got 2 year tags, so I am now having to pay my taxes for the last 2 years. The total will be about $800. Ouch. I have some saved up for my tags, but $800 is still a lot of money.
Plus, I am planning a trip in late September or early October to see Lynilu. I am hoping that Julie will still be joining me for part of my drive. I am so excited for the trip.
One last thing...be sure to go over and wish my friend Amy a Happy Birthday. Her husband Chris wrote the neatest post with 34 things about Amy.
Fewer Cokes will be good for your health, too.
ReplyDeleteI can hardly wait for you to get here!
I'm going to go see Amy now!!
I am still planning on going! I have to sit down this weekend and figure out what works best and I will email you.
ReplyDeleteI need to get a handle on my spending at work (food,snacks) Gah unreal! I wish you success Caroline!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the birthday wishes! :)
ReplyDeleteI need to spend less, too. Groceries are killing us right now.
need to spend less also
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