[jodi]

Day 1 report
(I know, a lot of people are starting Monday, but my paydays are Thursdays, every two weeks - so I want to get by on as little as possible until payday next week, hence starting today).
No money spent.
I am going to keep track of money I would have normally spent, but didn't.
Today I drove by several garage sales on my way to and from work. Even though my car jerked violently in the direction of the sales, I kept my hands planted firmly on the wheel and managed to steer in the other directon. Estimated savings: $1
I also briefly contemplated stopping at a fast foods restaurant for a snack or ice cream cone, but declined. I probably would not have stopped even if I weren't on the challenge...but maybe I would have. Estimated savings: $1

Things I did differently today: I brought snacks to work along with my lunch to ward off the afternoon munchies (hence, avoiding fast food). I drank water for dinner instead of milk to cut down on milk consumption. DH and I popped a frozen pizza in the oven for dinner at 5:30, as I got home late - on some late nights, we occasionally order a pizza out. I also got a free salad from the garden tonight and used some forgotten veggies from the fridge.

Savings so far: $2