No Spending Challenge

When we say no spending, we mean no spending outside of our normal daily living expenses.  Some things will still need to be purchased in order to keep lights lit, food on the table, and diapers on the little one.

Grayson Family Spending Plan

• $400 a month for groceries – this will be interesting…lots of bean burritos I see
• normal utility payments and monthly bills
• gas for the cars
• We will do our best to not spend on anything else for the month and share our experience with you.
• Get our finances on track and have fun documenting the creative ways to not spend any money.

Here are a few ideas to spend the free time:

1. Dust off the board games and finally play them.
2. Watch free movies on Hulu.com or watch something in our DVD collection.
3. Dig through cookbooks and try out recipes using ingredients in the pantry.
4. Actually use craft supplies that have been bought and not yet used.
5. Catch up on laundry for once and teach the boys how to do it.
6. Look for free activities to do in the community.
7. Volunteer or find things in your home that you could donate to those less fortunate. 
8. Visit the library and actually use the books
9. Clip coupons and play your grocery shopping for a month
10. Learn a new skillet set or check out books on self-improvement to make your life easier.
11. Take a bubble bath.
12. Organize your closets and go through clothing.
13. Price and get items ready for the next big yard sale when the weather is warm.