Our spending for August 30th to September 5th, 2020, totaled $717.49 less IRA Roth retirement contributions. That’s the lowest amount we’ve spent so far. Not a ton to get excited about though. This is only my second week doing this!
August 30th, 2020
No expenses! Great day 🙂
August 31st, 2020
WF PL CC Payment -> $0.14
This is a partial repayment of our window loan. We need to get this paid off. Still owe $6,291.54.
Fidelity -> $40.00
For this paycheck, I decided to put aside 10% of my side hustle. Probably should aim for 15-20% but just so hard when I have bills staring in my face.
Novi Community School -> $338.00
This is for my son’s preschool. We want to get him started with school as soon as possible. Hopefully that will translate to being a little ahead of his peers when it’s time for kindergarten.
We have 3 payments to make at this price. We owe $1,086 more.
September 1st, 2020
No expenses! Another great day! Two this week 🙂 That’s a record!!!
September 2nd, 2020
Vivint -> $18.99
This is out monthly security bill. Pretty much rock bottom price too. Not sure I could get it any cheaper.
Affirm -> $44.08
We had bought a spare guest mattress a few months back. We decided to put it on credit. The loan was 0% interest.
I think we’re going to return it. Not very comfortable.
Fresh Thyme -> $78.22
Our go to place for fruit and vegetables.
Hopefully, I can either reduce or eliminate this bill entirely. We’re hoping to put a fruit/vegetable garden in either next Spring or the one after. If I can, our food bills will be so very minimal.
September 3rd, 2020
Sam’s Club -> $129.49
We had to make the dreaded wholesale club run. It’s extremely hard to go into that store and not spend at least $200. Looks like we did pretty decent this time around.
Even though it’s looking like we over did it on groceries this week, we’re fine. Most of this is paper products that I keep separate.
Kroger -> $97.10
Due to COVID-19, Kroger (at least in our area) offers free curbside pickup. I know it isn’t exactly free as most of the items are more expensive than if you were to do your own shopping. I’m willing to accept the small price increase because I get more time to do other things. Time is your most valuable asset.
September 4th, 2020
Assumption Grotto -> $10.00
Our monthly church donation. Probably should consider upping this a bit.
September 5th, 2020
Cottage Inn -> $1.47
I know what you’re thinking, “How did you spend $1.47 at Cottage Inn?” We had some cash on us. Really the bill was around $50.00.
I despise having to shell money out for restaurants. I know i can get it so much cheaper elsewhere. It’s okay to live a little. Can’t be all business all the time. Not healthy.
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