Our $1000 challenge is at almost $600!!! We've made that much in 13 days...just goes to show what we can do once we put our minds to it. I am VERY proud of Dh for his dedication to this 'plan'. He's really done the bulk of the work.
What I've noticed with all this is a huge awareness of money that he didn't really seem to have before. Tonight he wanted to go to Dairy Queen and get banana splits. There are 6 of us home today, so that would cost about $24.00. I suggested we go to the grocery store, pick up the items and make them at home, and he was all for it, and the kids and Dh came with me to get what they wanted. We spent 1/2 the amount and will have ice cream, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce left over!
We did lots of relaxing this weekend, went to a friend's house for a bbq last night, and went out for lunch to Boston Pizza, which we had a coupon for and Dh used some of his birthday money to make up the difference.
Can't wait to see what changes this week will bring!
Almost there...
July 17th, 2006 at 03:15 am
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We do the same with DQ. It might not be so bad if everyone got a Dilly Bar, but with six in our family, non-Dilly Bar treats add up to more than a fast food meal for all of us. I won't say we never go, but we do reserve it as a very special treat. Luckily our grocery store is on the way to DQ to remind us there are less expensive ways to enjoy an ice cream treat.
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