[Jewelsmom]

OK, I need a little clarity on the "rules" of these no spending days.

This past weekend was tax-free day on purchases (back to school items) so I blew the budget on my 3 teen daughters' school supplies and clothes (All necessary items, of course). I was good Saturday and Sunday, no purchases. I even refused to order take-out pizza.

Question: If I go shopping with my DH and he pays with HIS ccard for the groceries, am I guilty of spending ...? <grin>

A $20 copay at the Dr. for my daughter's medical exam, and unexpected xrays because she stubbed her toe at the park over the weekend...
Gee, this "no spending" is getting very expensive.

The middle daughter goes to the HS today to pay fees for school and pick up her schedule. Question: Does this type of expenditure count as "spending?" It's a bill, and not paying is not an option.

I like to think of "no spending" days as avoiding optional spending, e.g., talking myself out for that breakfast burrito this morning when I take my daughter to HS for her schedule.

Now that would be a "challenge." Here in the Southwest, there is nothing better than a double bacon, ham, cheese, and green chili breakfast burrito to jumpstart your day. Hmmm, now I'm hungry... watch out!