Holy Crap! DAY 20!!

I know. The experiment is over. Why post about it now? Well, I thought I would bring you up to speed.
I got behind on my receipts, but let me say I did stick to the essentials. I did not shop just for the sake of shopping, and I figure I spent about 500 dollars less than the month before. I made do, and did without whenever I could.
Was it a good exercise? YES. Did I think more about my purchases? For sure.
I'm going to do this again, but after the holiday for sure. It's just too tough right now to keep my work head above water AND do this.
I have to say, it was fun. Till I fell off the wagon. :) The posting wagon, that is.
I even went to CHICAGO and spent no money, except for food and lodging. I have never ever done that before.
What are the items I am going to buy after the fugality is over??
1. Fly lady duster. (www.flylady.net)
I'll be on the lookout for an electric WOK (can't use our real one on the electric flat top stove here)
That's it. I'm amazed.
Ok, I have to go get Henry up.
Also, I may start posting about all of the lovely crafts I am making for Christmas presents. I'm really excited with the ideas I have come up with this year. It's going to be even better than last year!
M.