Did we have a low spend month? Well, no. Did we feel comfortable with our spending? Well, yes. The first day of January started with unexpected events and the whole month seemed to follow suit. This included a lot of eating out while traveling and hotel bills. It also included a visit to a museum for a much needed mental health break. Each one of these expenditures was considered carefully and was decided to be necessary.Ward mentioned that he thought that the low-spend month was a success and wanted to extend it into February. I think that's a good idea. We aren't big spenders anyway, but this may keep us from the extra purchases that we don't need like cheese curls. (Love those things.) Or maybe it won't. But it will least it will make me stop and think before I put that bag of the ever-so-light, crunchy, tasty, yellow balls of fat and salt on the counter on the counter to buy. :)
One of the big reasons to be a low-spend family is so that when unexpected events come up (and sooner or later, they always do) you can afford to do what you need to do. You have done well in challenging circumstances. Hope February is a dull, uneventful month (unless you have something fun planned!). :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's time to plan something fun!
DeleteI second what Kris said. Life is definitely full of unexpected things when money means very little... I wish your family members a quick recovery.
ReplyDeleteYou understand as well as anyone recently that money is just not that important at times. However, as Kris said, we need to have our low spend times so we can handle the difficult times.
DeleteMmmm...cheese curls. You mustn't bring such things to the forefront if my mind. :)
ReplyDeleteMy sister was the one who mentioned them to me. I let her know that her idea is propagating.
DeleteI think thinking before you spend money is the secret to living on a budget. It's easier than sticking to a budget or depriving yourself :)
ReplyDeleteI think you're right about that.
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