This week, I’ve been reflecting on my spending patterns and how that has affected relationships in my life. About ten years ago, I was dating a man who I loved more than any other man I had dated before, or since. I now see that we were not a good match, but I was enchanted… Continue reading May 19-25 Update
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MONTH 2: (Weeks 7, 8, 9) April 28-May18, 2024
As I started recording some purchases this week, I decided to organize my document that I write these updates in. I had debated when I started to do a 3-month shopping ban. Being 7 weeks in now, I had thought about extending that to 6 months. The reason I said 3 months initially was to… Continue reading MONTH 2: (Weeks 7, 8, 9) April 28-May18, 2024
Update on updates
I’ve been struggling to divvy up my expenses and income weekly. I get paid once a month, and almost all of my bills come out monthly. Since I am targeting my spending money, I am going to do monthly updates rather than weekly. I will be posting posts between my monthly updates if needed! Thanks… Continue reading Update on updates
WEEK 6: April 21-27, 2024
Good news! Thanks to Maeve’s comment, I was able to cancel my purchase of the Lose It! app! They reversed the $54 on my credit card! Thanks Maeve. I have been thinking about my spending habits over the last 20 years. I try not to live with regret; For those who know me well, I… Continue reading WEEK 6: April 21-27, 2024
WEEK 5: April 14-20, 2024
This week I felt guilty about thinking about buying skin cream. I used up all the extra cream I had at home, including a scented little bottle that had me scratchin’ after I used it! I had to revisit my approved list of spending to review it so I could tell myself it was ok.… Continue reading WEEK 5: April 14-20, 2024
Week 2 Update: March 24-30, 2024
This week was a lighter week for monthly bills, so I was able to save a lot more this week than Week 1. It was a bit easier for me, as I didn’t have an urge to buy anything unnecessary. Just food, paid parking at the hospital (for an appointment), and a car wash. My… Continue reading Week 2 Update: March 24-30, 2024
Week 1 Update: March 17-23, 2024
I have been very motivated this week! I laid out all of my APPROVED and BANNED lists of items. I unfollowed all businesses on Instagram and Facebook, unsubscribed to business emails, and have begun writing down EVERY time money went in or came out of my bank account and credit cards. I tried to cancel… Continue reading Week 1 Update: March 17-23, 2024