Wrapping Up A Thrifty August

 

I began August with a mere $5 in checking and about $30 plus change in my wallet.  The car had just under an eighth of a tank in it and the truck was pretty much full.  Plus!  I had already paid this month's power bill a week earlier in July because I had the extra money to do so.  I'd say that is a pretty decent way to start a new month!

 

My first paycheck was pretty much free and clear and it was a hefty one because not only did it have some overtime on it but it was also a longer pay period so there was an extra day of pay too.  Love those paydays!  I paid off my credit card expenses from school clothes shopping with my daughter last month and kept out a small amount before hucking the rest into savings.  Mid month I paid all of our monthly bills and the mortgage (along with some extra toward the principal) well ahead of schedule, added some more to savings and bought groceries.

 

This month I picked up the groceries we needed and stayed well under budget.  We didn't need much for our everyday use so I kept it pretty lean.  I primarily purchased sale and loss leader items which helped me keep the overall amount I spent quite low.  I used my overtime earnings again this month to invest in some items for our prepper pantry by placing an Amazon order for a few dry food bulk items and stocking up on chicken feed.

 

Right now I am doing my best to spend the least amount possible in order to sock away as much as I can into savings, stock up for the coming winter and keep us debt free.  If it means living like paupers for a while then it is completely worth it.  That sacrifice allows me to meet all of our needs while preparing for our future and that peace of mind is absolutely priceless.