So, There Goes $800.00

Well, Kyle and I have been doing really well not spending much money until today. Right now, we are at $500.00 on the credit card. However, we have spent money for very good reason. We were wanting to save up money to put tile down in our kitchen/foyer area because the person we were going to use only took cash/check. Then, we were talking to him the other day and we can charge it or pay him in installments over the next 2 months. Well, to make a long story short, we are getting tile tomorrow! I am so excited to get rid of our "beautiful" country blue diamond vinyl flooring. We shouldn't pass this offer up. The guy is laying the tile for $3.00 a sq.ft.

Here a few pictures for your enjoyment:

Here is a sample of our new tile and layout!

My $0.70 Day

Boy, Kyle and I had a great day, and a rather cheap one. To start out I woke up, and started the finishing process for my guest bathroom. It's been a long time coming, however, right now my cabinet doors are about to make me lose my faith. Anyways, here we go with the breakdown:

Lunch: Chick-Fil-A, cost $0.00. How you ask? Well, my mom went to the Chick-fil-A on JTB last Saturday. They were having a thing where if you bring your receipt you can get the exact same thing for free. So, Kyle and I got the exact same thing for $0.00

Lowes: 10 White Outlets, Plugs and covers, and 4 light bulbs for $0.20. How you ask? We had $34.08 in returns which we exchanged out for $34.28 in new purchases.

Hallmark for Officer J.L. Gray's Police Academy Graduation Party. -$9.50. Why? $14.50 in returns and a $4.99 card. Then, with the purchase of 2 free doughnuts because of National Doughnut Day and a $10.00 gift card to Krispy Kreme for our Police Officer.

Bringing in a grand total of $0.70. Way to go Erica!

Day 3 And I Have Done Well

So, I haven't purchased anything yet. Congratulations to Erica! However, for an update Kyle has purchased:
Gas: $45.00
Lunch: $7.69
Munchies: $4.04
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Total: $56.73

For a total on our credit card of: $458.00

I'm not sure we'll be able to make the cut this month, but I'm still hoping. Today I do plan on buying a zipper = $3.00 and a tank of gas = $40.00 for a new grand total of: $501.00.

I have faith. Kyle and I can do it. Only 22 days left in this billing period! We can do it!!!

It's only 9:00AM

It's only 9:00AM and I have something that I want to buy that I know I just can't live without. But, I have to resist until the first of July, I shouldn't buy it this month. However, it's an Ionic Breeze and it's an air purifier, which Kyle and I need. Every morning when we wake up our heads are so stuffed up, and this morning I heard my poor husband weezing.

However, I know that we can make it without an Ionic Breeze until July. I mean, we have been living in this house for almost a year without one. Come on Erica, you can do it! Don't buy it, don't buy it!!!

Well, we will see how my will power is later today. Wish me luck.

STOP SPENDING MONEY!

So, I have decided to resort to my blog to hold me accountable for the money I spend. I'm needing to do this because I really want to get tile put down in my kitchen and foyer and I want to pay cash for it. So, here I go. My goal is to keep our credit card bill at $800 +/- $100. Just for people who are reading this, our credit card is our only form of payment for food, gas, entertainment and stuff. We don't use our debit card at all. We pay it off every month but if we (I) can do this then we can get our floors in no time.

Just to let you know, these blogs might get tedious, and I will need support, so if you can comment any suggestions or encouragement that would be great! Thanks!

Erica