especially after the dispensaries ;)

To escape the urban bustle...walk through one of the many ravines.

Not bad since we we both work downtown and don’t drive to work. Sharing on the weekends is going smoother than I expected ;)

I sold my car and now my husband and I are sharing. I was able to take all auto maintenance, license plate renewals, parking etc. off of my budget.

Said goodbye this weekend to my much-loved but 16-year old car. It was getting increasingly expensive to maintain. My husband and I will see how sharing one car works out ;)

I work full time but also earn extra as a freelancer. Usually the freelance income just gets absorbed into the regular budget; instead, since Kristen initiated this challenge, I’m putting it all into the Christmas fund. >$800 so far!

I put away every $5 bill that came into my possession. Rolled them up and put an elastic band around them in a pocket of my purse. Just counted $80 which I can put into savings (as soon as I press them flat again ;)

Similarly, the advertising phrase ‘must-haves’ always sends me running in the other direction ;)

Great strategy, thanks!

Yes, why is it every time I go to Costco for a few things, I end up spending hundreds?

Kitchen gadgets and clothing, especially when I see something on sale. For these, I’ll use the 30 day wait rule (though, this being March, will be 31 days) Also, restaurants and snacks at work. I’ll make sure I pack food every day.

My priority was to pay off another card first; this diverted those funds and inspired further belt-tightening

Yesterday received a notice from my credit card company, jacking my interest rate by 8%! I called for an explanation as I have been a client for 8 years and have always paid on time. The two explanations were a joke! First, they said that they were now paying higher interest rates (with prime at an all time low?) and…