Monthly Mid-Point 'Weigh In'

Okay. Midpoint summary for the month of where I'm at:

Savings - Contributed $29.00 to savings so far this month. Not as much as I wanted, but that is because of what I have discovered I have to pay out of pocket for later this month (see below for details).

Right now, I'm on track to have cut my monthly spending by (deep breath) $250.00!!!!! Yay me! It's mostly from resisting impulse clothing purchases and taking my lunch to work.

Spending Report (Clothing for Fall):

• blouse, jacket, pants, shoes, skirt, tank top
• Total spent - $176.15

I'm kind of pleased with the amount. Normally, I buy what I like without contemplating the sticker price, so thinking before buying, getting coupons and demanding the price adjustment pleased me.

Things I would like to get over the next 3 months for my closet:

1. New heeled boots - mine got destroyed by slush last year.
2. New winter coat - I've lost 40 pounds since January, so mine is way big.
3. 2 new sweaters - mine are going to become vests (see below for details).
4. 1 pair loafers - since my aunt has expropriated mine + won't return them!

Things I have to do for the end of the month that cost money:

1. EYE TEST (not covered by health plan though new glasses/contacts are) -> I think my prescription has changed. I'm getting really bad headaches again. :-(
2. EMERG FUND - contribute $40.00 -> not much, but since I have to pay for an eye test.....
3. MENDING - get pants hemmed (though my aunt may be able to do it for me); also, since the sleeves on 2 of my pullover sweaters are all holey, I'm going to take them to a tailor and get the sleeves taken off - instant vests for layering over blouses! Why buy new?