I deliberately went to walmart late tonight because I already added my buck to the challenge for no spending today well yesterday (it's after 12am) Any way here are the totals:

Gift; $19.97
Groceries:$15.43
Personal items:12.09
sales tax: $2.23
Added change to the challenge $.28
Total: $50.00

Well I am starting a new week and and a new challenge of not spending any money unless it is a fixed expense. So I hit the grocery store today (used no coupons) and spent $25.62 on groceries and picked up some personal items, $8.58 so we will see how the rest of the week will go

Well I went to BestBuy today in order to get a cover for my laptop which cost me about $22.00 well I was rushing to get to work and took it out my car (the cover) Well between my car and punching in I dropped the cover and no one has turned it in I have not even used it yet and plus I am out $22.00 Now I will wait to buy another one and only carry the notebook on the weekends tp my part-time job. I really wich who ever found would have been honest and turned it in

I can say I have atually done some back sliding, I went shopping , bought clothes a notebook and have been eating out for lunch and dinner (this is a big no no). Well it is time to get back on track ASAP, what was I thinking...I guess I wasn't . So I just paid an extra $16.03 on my cc I guess it is not extra since I have added to the balance

Spening thus far:
Gas $19.03
Clothing $33.98
Dining out $27.11 ;(
Gifts $19.43
Education $772.77
Groceries $30.71
Cleaning Supplies $8.84
Misc $193.69
Personal $5.92

And it is only the 7th no way Jose will I continue with this foolishness (spending)

Over the last few days I spent a ton of money. I forgot yesterday I bought a $5.00 dress then turned around today and bought a $15.00 bag which was $79.00 then a pair of $15.00 like what was I thinking ? I guess I wasn't I have not gone shopping in a while now I am thinking about returning the purse and the shoes. Then i went to verizon and because I have a newer notebook I have to get the new internet card at $176 then I used the CC (the high interest one by mistake ) but I just paid $112 on it so that was not too bad. I hate spending I can't believe it

Well because the guy at BestBuy had no clue and provided me with the wrong information, I can return the software I purchased for a full refund ($150) He told me that Microsoft XP was not compatible with Microsoft Office 2000. So I called and spoke with the manager who confirmed with the sales rep (thank God he was honest) that he did indeed tell me that,and he was wrong and since it is not my fault I can bring the software back and get a full refund. not only that the sleeve that he sold me which I told him was too small and he said not it wasn't, well guess what it was too small, so I am returning I'll get a total of $179+ back. So I am keeping the laptop since it was a good buy

Well today I bought a laptop ($638.00) and then was told that Office 2003 was seperate and I had to pay $150.00 for that Now I charged only the laptop and now I am having second thoughts ($638.00?) I know it will come in handy when I am at work topractive my lab work for school or on lunch break but was this a want for convienance or a need I have 14 days to think about it otherwads I will not be able to return. I'ell see how it works out with me today at work if it really comes in handy. I am definately returning the sleeve i boutght for the laptop no question ($20.00)

Ok I am going to try the no spend days again this week, last week I spent money every single day but this week I am determine. unless it is a fixed a expense then I am ging to do with out. Today I did some shopping, misc itmes and groceries so we will see

I totally forgot about my challenge this week and spemt money every single day.MOmday $5.99 DnD for the office, Tuesday .70 at the library (late fee)about $9.00 at publix and today needed some things for class tomorrow and gas I guess that doesn't really count. but I am determine to end Thursday/ Friday with a bang (no spending)

I went to Walmart today and spent a ton on things that were "needed", I am proud of myself because I stuck to the list. Even after my $100.00+ spending, I still have an substantial amount in my accounts to last me until next payday so I am happy. Unfortuanley I had no copuons for the stuff I bought but I did save.

Today's Spending:
Sales tax:$3.05
Groceries:$23.59
personal:$16.37
healthcare (contacts):$47.44
School Supplies: $5.94

Total:$106.36

I was able to add to the challenge:
$.98 Challenge/Nw home
$.66 Auto account

Today was a no spend day so I added a buck to the challenge and the auto account. However, I know tomorrow I will be spending a ton. I have to get a new book bag for school, new contacts, and some personal items.

New totals:
Challenge : $5.85
Car: $9.98

Finally we got paid I had to add the C-phone and cable bill to cc in order to make one transaction.

So here we go:
paycheck (after taxes)899.29
Deposited the following:
$75.00 EF
$30.00 Misc
$20.00 IRA
$50.00 Personal Acct
Total:$175.00

Paid the following:
$65.87 Cable
$64.32 C-phone1 (paid in fulls, 1st time in a while)
$270.10 CC1
$20.00 Offering to church

Difference $304.00 in which I added to checking account 1 for any misc bills that may come up, that way I do not have to use the CC or transfer from EF

I was only able to complete 3 days this week with out spending, I needed,well went to Publix and did some grocery shopping, also had to get gas as well as my visist to the MD

Todays Spending
Groceris:40.52
Gas:$20.00
MD: $20.00
Sales tax:.58
Total: $81.10

Day 3, and I still have not spent a dime. I am so glad. I know at the end of the month my totals for spending, especially in the grocery department is going to be very low. I like this idea...I am not sure who came up with this challenge but thanks.

Now I am adding $1.00 to the challenge as well as the auto account. Yesterday I did not because I thought $306.00 needed to last me until next Thursday, but now I realize it's more than enough
New totals
Challenge $4.85
Auto: $8.98

Day 2 and I spent zero todayother than my fixed income (books for school. But I am unable to add the $.50 that I normally add to the challenge and Auto account becuase the $307.00 in my personal account has to last until 8/24 (payday from the second job)I hope the boss did the payroll today so we can get paid by Thursday...I have an MD appointment to go over my Colposcopy result (keep your fingers crossed) and I have to pay $20.00 as well make an extra payment on the high interest cc

Well I ended the challenge today with $39.19 spent at the grocery store, but I plan on starting back up on Monday...wow 6 days and nothing was spent
Totady's Totals
$1.25 News paper
$.83 Plastic forks
$.14 sales tax
and $36.14 gorceries

I can not believe it, it has been 6 days and I have not spent any money thus far. I am so happy so I am adding $.50 to the challenge and the new car account

New totals:
Challenge $415.95
Car account: $6.67 ( I made a mistake on the last post regarding this balance)

Wow 6 days I can not get over it

Yeah 5 days an no spending other than my fixed income I am so happy. So I added .50 to the challenge and the new car account:

Totals:
Challenge:$415.45
Auto: $7.17

Well it looks like I am will not be spending any money today, I leave here at 12 and I will make lunch when I get home so I am adding $.50 to the challenge and $1.20 to my new car account

New totals:
Challenge:$414.95
Car Account:$6.67

Well I am on my 3rd day and I did not spend any money so I am happy. I added .50 to the challange and new car account

New totals:
Car Account:$4.47
Challenge/Home:$414.45

Well today is the second day this week and I spent nothing, so I am adding $.50 to the challenge and car account

New totals:
Challenge:$413.95
Car:$3.97

ok here we go agin today is day 1 and I did not spend anything so I added .50 to my new home account and the car account.
New totals
$20.00 Challenge: $413.45
Car Account $3.47...lol

Well today and these last few days I have spent money but starting tomorrow I will start over with the "no spend days" and see how well I can keep it up. Last week it was only 4 days

Sales Tax:.93
Groceries: $14.93
Medication: $10.00
Cleaning supplies: $5.25
Leisure: $1.25
Peronal Care: $5.18
I saved $.75 with coupons therefor I added to the challenge new total $412.95

Added $1.71 to car account lol new total $1.71, but every little bit helps we'll see how far I get

Well since I did not complete one week of no spending and only 4 days I ended up spending some money again today.

Sales tax:$.42
Groceries:$18.37
Dining Out:$2.20

$20.00 Challenge: +$27.00
Auto account: +$1.21

well I was only able to complete 4 "no spend days" since I started the challenge. I was too lazy yesterday to cook dinner so I had to buy lunch today and was too lazy this morning to cook breakfast, but I stopped at the grocery store and bough breakfast for the next few days. I am a little dissapointed but I added $9.34 to the challenge in order match lunch today's lunch splurge
New Total: $385.20

Wow day 4 and still no spend other than my fixed income I spent no money today, I am so proud of myself. I did however, hit the thrift store but I was thought I am going to cpmlete this challenge with a full effort

Bills:
Electric: $167.43
Water:$40.39
CC: $62.88
Cell phone 1: 53.00
Cell Phone 2: $42.22
Cable: $25.87
Home Phone: 40.00

Regualr Savings Deposits
EF:$75.00 New total $477.81
Misc Account $30.00 New total $30.01
Personal Account:$20.00 New total $141.00
Ira:$20.00 New Total $730.27

So I am happy

Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am on day 3 and have not spenta coin. I am so happy, now I am adding another buck to the challenge

New total: $347.13

Today is day number 2 and I did not spend a thing; I did not even buy my Sunday paper. But my mom ask for a $1.00 for Sunday school, I almost said no...lol but since it was for church I went ahead and gave it to her. lol I have to laugh because I am getting to be really cheap,oops frugal, I hate spending or giving it away.

Added a $1.00 for the challenge since I did not spend any money
New total: $346.14

Today was the first day that I have a no spend day so I am adding $1.00 to the challenge

New total:$345.14

Jumping on the ban wagon, I decided that this will be a no spend week. That means the only money I will be spending are things that are a necessity such as: water bill, light, cc debt, etc. So today I spent a ton of money today, a total of $100.98

$57.33 Groceries
$15.00 gas
$16.26 Personal care
$10.00 Dry Cleaning
$00.87 Household Cleaning
$1.52 Sales tax

Since I have decided all week what I make for dinner, there will be no need to run to the store and pick any extras. One more mental note I need to keep my coupons with me at all times

Oops almost forgot added $.87 to the challenge brining my new total to $344.14