Off the wagon

Well I made it 4 complete days without purchasing any prepared food.  Today wasn't too bad.  I used my Chick-Fil-A coupon for a free sandwich but I bought fries and a soda to go with it.  I still made all the other food that I had today.

I am also trying to get back on-board with my meal weekly menus. I am working on this weeks. RIght now

Total           Left
$4                $175

* I know the totals keep changing but from now on I am sticking with the goal of $179. 

Threpeat

I don't think I need to blog about this everyday, at least until I miss a day or complete the month of January.
I did go by TJ Maxx to pick up a gift for my sister-in-law. The dutch ovens are still there. One is $179 and one is $159 so hopefully it will be soon.

Total            Left
$3                 $154

If I don't eat out or pay for unhomecooked meals I will have enough money by June 22. That will make it $183.   If the other one is still on sale, that will be available $162 will be on June 1st.  I think I can do that. The best way is just taking it one day at a time for me.  No pressure

Twofer

Total                              Left
$2                                   $258

Well, I am two for two.  I didn't eat out today and I was really tempted because today was our first day back.  Alot of teachers went out for lunch but I decided to stay and work in my office.

I do need to pack my lunch for tomorrow. I am glad that I don't have to stick to the "no leftovers" rule that I had with the first project.  I think I will take my steak stir-fry and some broccoli with cheese.

I have also started drinking out of my Athena water bottle and have drunk over 24 oz today.  I know it will be more hopefully at least 40 oz.

New Year, New Project

Well, 2013 is upon us. I can't wait for this year to begin.  I have a new word for the year which is "adore" and I have a new project.
I have always wanted one of those Le Crueset "dutch" ovens. On their website, they are referred to as "French Ovens". The dutch ones do not have the enameling. I went to TJ Maxx and they were like $160. I then went to the Le Crueset website and they are around $260. So here is the plan.
I will pay myself $1 for every day that I DO NOT eat out. I will use that money to buy a French Oven.
I hope  one goes on sale though :-)

Happy 2013!!

I made it for the first day. I did alot of snacking but I didn't even leave the house :-)
Total                Left
$1                    $259