No Buy February – I am in!

I’m taking the plunge.  I’ve been reading but not participating in the January No Buy thread on one of my message boards and have decided to try it out.  This does not mean one can’t spend money in February, it just means that you pay close attention and try not to spend more than you need to spend. You also track every penny so you kow exactly where the cash went. I have sat down and come up with my guidelines for the month because each person makes their own guidelines based on what they want to accomplish.  No need to share what is in your plan/goals unless you want to do so.  My big goals include not to eat out more than one meal a week.  This will prove to be the hard for me I am sure as I like to hit a drive-thru when I am running weekend errands and to stay out of the department stores. Winter clearanace is starting around here so I will need to avoid those sales.  Sure hope I don’t see boots on clearance, that is always hard to resist

So check back here throughout the month and see how I do.  Anyone else in?

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