I decided today would be the first day of my challenge. I watched every penny everywhere today. I'm hoping I can be this good everyday in order to save for my goals and use up some of the stockpile.

1. Shawn had a poptart from the very large stack of free poptarts and I had a bowl of cereal also from a large stash. Used milk bought with ECB's at CVS so it was free and finished the orange juice. I'm going to have to buy more and I haven't found a deal on it ever. Maybe I'll right the Sunny D people tomorrow.

2. Kept all the lights off and the TV off as much as possible. The computer monitor was also turned off unless I was on the computer.

3. Did most of my housework this morning before it got warm and kept the windows off all day and the A/C off. I try to finish all the things that might make me wish it was cooler inside before it gets too warm outside and then sort coupons, check email, etc once it gets warmer.

4. Had leftover's for lunch and heated them in the microwave to keep from warming up the house.

5. Walked to the new Farmer's Market and bought some veggies for the week. I got all this for $4 and it helps local growers. By the way the zucchini and garlic were delicious. I will be going to this farmer's market every Wednesday to get the veggies for the week, the prices are very good and the quality is much better then the supermarkets. They also had a fairly large selection.


6. Made ribs that I paid $3 for last month. Used some free seasonings and had the zucchini with garlic with them. YUM!!!

7. Only are using the energy efficient lightbulbs tonight. Entertainment for tonight is a hockey game and something I recorded yesterday (if I get to the TV). Shawn will be going to bed tonight and only listening to one run of his CD instead of it being on all night long. That should save a little money and the life of the CD player.

So how are you doing saving money?? Let me know we can all learn from sharing what works for us.