This month was not as successful as the other two unfortunately, but I still think I did pretty well! I had a couple of moments of weakness (I did purchase 2 meals at restaurants - about $20 a piece total). I'm frustrated about that, but I'm not perfect and I'm not going to beat myself up over it. I think I could've done better, but I still did well, and I did pay down my debt some more, so that's great!
Here is how I did for the month of March with NOT spending:
| Date | Not buying | Approx $ not spent | Total $ Saved |
| 3/1/12 | Derby Dues | $50.00 | $50.00 |
| 3/2/12 | Dinner at Steubens (Brian's B-day) | $15.00 | $65.00 |
| 3/4/12 | Going out to brunch for my b-day (had people over instead) | $25.00 | $90.00 |
| 3/3/12 | Out for drinks for my b-day | $30.00 | $120.00 |
| 3/1/12 | Google Offer ($10 for $20 at City-O-City) - ugh… really wanted that! | $10.00 | $130.00 |
| 3/3/12 | Drinks at the bout | $18.00 | $148.00 |
| 3/3/12 | Taco Bell (thank GOODNESS John didn't let me do this!) | $10.00 | $158.00 |
| 3/7/12 | Gift basket donation (donated handmade items instead) | $10.00 | $168.00 |
| 3/7/12 | Bowling (friends had a free coupon!) | $15.00 | $183.00 |
| 3/10/12 | Additional Drink at Clothing Swap w/ Katy (had 1 free drink, wanted another!) | $8.00 | $191.00 |
| 3/15/12 | Lunch (the one I brought wasn't very yummy again) | $8.00 | $199.00 |
| 3/17/12 | Large Green Beer (while at Breckenridge) | $6.00 | $205.00 |
| 3/23/12 | Lunch (I REALLY wanted to go & get an Arepas today!) | $6.00 | $211.00 |
| 3/21/12 | 2 bottles of wine (I used gift card money! WOOT!) | $20.00 | $231.00 |
| 3/27/12 | Glass of wine or beer / Queso & chips (I REALLY needed this today…) | $10.00 | $241.00 |
| 3/28/12 | Hunger Games movie ticket (my mom treated me!) | $12.00 | $253.00 |
| 3/29/12 | TJ Maxx (I had $3 left on a gift card, but wanted much more than that) | $20.00 | $273.00 |
| 3/29/12 | Bottle of wine (John got it) | $11.00 | $284.00 |
So I did not spend $284.00 this month! Not too bad if I say so myself.
It also means that since the end of February (to the end of March), I've paid off $1,285.29!!
Woooooohooooooo!!! That's great news. In total since I started the spending fast 3 months ago in January, I have paid off a whopping $2,664.69 off my debt.
I'm almost to the $3k mark!! It's so close I can taste it!! And it's also amazing how much money you can save up when you really put your mind to it, huh? :)
For more information about the Spending Fast and inspiration - visit And Then She Saved!
So awesome! So proud of you! I should consider doing this ;-)
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