In my attempt to spend less, which is a goal that Eric and I both have, I have had to make some hard decisions. I like to go out to eat, out with people, go shopping, etc. However, I have had to start picking and choosing where I go and what I do. I've been frequenting the library a lot, watching movies from Netflix, and generally trying to eat at home more.
I've been bringing my lunch to work - Chef Boyardee and I have become quite familiar with each other (can't go wrong for $1 lunches!). I've been trying to resist being super lazy at night and actually making something when I get home instead of picking something up.
It's not easy trying to break habits that I've developed over the last year or so. It's easier to develop the habits. However, I can't complain a whole lot about spending more time at home and taking time for myself. The hardest part recently has been trying to fulfill my obligations as well as I can, but with restrictions. That means I do have to make hard decisions and pick and choose where I go.
One day, maybe I won't have to make the hard decisions, but I'm not betting on it. I can only hope that I don't let it stress me out as much as it has been lately.
Do you have any budget saving tips? If so, what are they?
2 comments:
I have probably 2 million or so ... are you looking for any arena in particular? :) <3
Hooray budgets!
Haha, I know you have a lot of them! Well, I think I'm just trying to keep spending down for the most part. I don't have cable, I'm moving to a new apartment where heat is included (and it's $20/month cheaper), I haven't bought a book in quite a while...my main weakness is food!!!
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