I'm doing pretty well. Like
@allsummerlong said upthread, I was a bit of a spendypants in 2017, and this challenge is helping me rein in things. In fact, I hope to keep expenses super low at least until I retire in 100 days, because I think I will need ALL THE MONEY in my retirement! :)
Did a big grocery shop today--'twas a challenge to carry it all home!
Have resisted coffee shops. Actually, I have given up caffeine, so.....
Haven't not driven my vehicle since I retrieved it after my house sitting gig over the holidays. And I plan to not drive it much this month (my workplace is 1.5 miles from my house). :)
Grocery: $104.40 out of $150
Phone: $17.61 (gotta love Ting!!)
Water: $80.59 (includes sewer, trash, and recycling for my house and my rental)
Part of my house insurance: $31
Wifi: $65 (grrrrr....)
Estimated Quarterly Taxes: $318
Taxi from the airport to my house after holiday trip: $30
Thank you gift card for friend who babysat my vehicle while I was on holiday: $50
Thank you gift card for friend who checked on my house while I was on holiday: $50
Credit Card annual fee: $75 (grrrrr...)
Charity: $55
Keep up the great work, everyone!