In conversation a few nights ago, my dear Yvonne mentioned she had a friend who, last year, took the month of February and did not spend anything. When I talked to my husband about it later that night, he loved the idea, and it looks like we may give it a go. We're still hammering out the ground rules, but here is what we have so far:
1. Shopping for groceries or anything else, in the stores or online is completely out. Our pantry and freezer are full to bursting and we really don't NEED anything right now.
2. No dining out, getting take out, or grabbing a soda when getting gas. No movie rentals. No gifts unless they are homemade from what we already have.
3. Necessary school supplies and field trips for our daughter are exempt.
4. Standard bills and gas in the cars are exempt but driving should be kept to a minimum.
5. Church contribution is, of course, exempt.
6. Previously scheduled medical and dental visits as well as any prescription medications are exempt.
So, that's it. We'll have one last grocery trip on the 31st to get milk and bread, but then we're done. We are doing this prayerfully and with the purpose of being better stewards of our blessings. I hope to learn a lot from it and I hope to share along the way so that you may learn, too.
May God bless your convictions to be better stewards...you've already inspired me to do better with just the idea! Go Team Anderson!!
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