One step forward, two steps back....by Juli

All I have to say is that its a good thing this month is "Buy Nothing" month. Is anyone else out there in an economic spin cycle where you feel like just as you are at the cusp of recovery you get slammed with 10 bills all at once? To add to the pain, our little Fox Box aka Scion xb went on a shopping spree at the mechanics and apparently has some very expensive taste. The little put put is back on the road again ready to tear up this little town. At least I didnt have to break my vow and buy a car {although the mini counrtyman is screaming at me!}

To put my troubled mind at ease and my nimble fingers to work I am measuring, cutting and sewing away to fill up my etsy shop and prepare for future selling ventures {still unkown as to what they are...but they are out there somewhere.} Really its a blessing in disguise that this month has been rough, if I was rolling in the benjamins this month would be so tough! {did I just rhyme?} So thank you economic downturn, gouging oil prices and rainy weather for being so accomodating to the J sisters. No need to be so generous though.

Here are some of my money saving tips:

Pack your lunch
Cook dinner...no more "eh, lets just get a burrito"
Don't get bored and look at ebay
Save your receipts for the "eh" things you buy and return them when you feel guilty{It makes your decision a lot easier}
When you get a Starbucks gift card save it for when you are really poor and then treat yourself to some free coffee...the excitement is amazingly refreshing.

I have to share with you what picked me up this month, my lettuce garden that is still thriving! It survived freezing winter mornings and  slimy slugs!

What is your money saving tip? What picks you up when you have the blues?