Kirby on Finance

Frugal April Update - April 3, 2007

As I’ve mentioned before, I’ve issued myself a personal challenge to live as frugally as possible for the month of April. Thankfully, I’ve been very busy with school work so I haven’t had the temptation to go out there and spend too much on entertainment.

One very positive development from trying to live frugally is that I’ve realized how much I’ve already spent that I have yet to take advantage of. For the first three days, I’ve been living off of food in my pantry and freezer that I had purchased a long time ago. I think it’s safe to say that I wouldn’t have even touched the stuff if I had gone to the grocery store Sunday.

I’m one of those people that stacks the new stuff in front of the old stuff and then lets the old stuff just collect dust. There’s value in those dusty packages! I think between the frozen chicken breasts I have in my freezer and the stuff in my pantry, I should be able to make it until Friday before going to the grocery store.

My goal at that point will be to have a set spending plan when I walk in the door. I’ll only buy things on my list and I’ll tailor that to what’s on sale using websites and promotional flyers that I get from the local grocery stores in the mail. I’ll be sure to update you guys then!

I’m taking an April spending challenge! [Kirby on Finance]

Kirby on Finance Carnivals This Week

Kirby on Finance had the joy of being included in several carnivals this week, here they are with links to the posts:

Festival of Frugality - The 5 Best Ways to Save Money at Starbucks (Note: Special thanks to Mapgirl for selecting my post as an editor’s pick!)

Carnival of Debt Reduction - Is Your Own Ego Your Own Worst Enemy? (Note: I’m honored to have this article chosen as an editor’s choice, thanks Money Walks!)

Carnival of Personal Finance - Is Your Own Ego Your Own Worst Enemy?

Be sure to go read the carnivals! There’s a ton of great information contained in those posts. As the other carnival’s come out, I’ll post updates.

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