My spending this week is a little different than normal, because I’ve spent most of the week traveling. I went to Michigan for my cousin’s wedding, and when I got back to Mississippi, I went to Delta State University to volunteer at Teach For America’s Kick-Off. Saturday, July 15 No spending! Sunday, July 16 $6.89 …

Saturday, July 8 $2.50 – a succulent at the Farmers market. $23.02 – groceries $6.63 – getting photos printed Sunday, July 9 $6.27 – two coffees $16.19 – a broom and a dustpan and something else at Target $36.00 – drinks (no, they were not all for me) $14.97 – at the craft store Monday, …

Saturday, July 1 $1.oo – a basil plant at the farmer’s market.  Sunday, July 2 $90.28 – a week’s worth of groceries and a bunch of other stuff – new headphones, a spatula, dish towels, a cast iron skillet and a saucepan. $41.41 of the total was non-food. $2.99 – the This American Life app …

NeONBRAND This July, I’m embarking upon a monthly money challenge – I’m going to share all my spending, on my blog, for the entire month. Why am I doing this? I’m a personal finance nerd – I don’t blog about it on here much, but I’m always reading about how other people spend money, save …