Forgetting the Jones Challenge 2011! Day 1

It's that time of year again. This will be our second year participating in Mommysavers Forgetting the Jones Challenge. Last year we were able to use what we learned through out the year so I'm hoping we can save even more this year.



For the rest of the month we will be having a no-spend month. Hubby actually asked if February can be one too...we shall see :) Might be hard with little man's birthday coming up.

So far we have made our "approved spending" list and it is not much different than last years.

Approved Spending list:

1. Pork to mix with deer
2. Grocery necessities....no meat
3. School tuition and pix
4. oil change and inspection
5. unexpected dr visits etc.
6. bills
7. gas
8. dog food
9. gift card purchases(and Christmas money)