This month was definitely harder for me than the first month and I’m anticipating March to be even harder yet! It’s crazy how when you’re not as focused on it you can let things slip unintentionally! Let’s take a look at how I did this month:

• I bought some gifts – I love giving gifts and I feel like I have let that passion of mine slip away a little, but as I’ve been focusing on not buying anything for myself it has refueled my excitement to love on other through gifts.
• I bought a latte at Starbucks! I went to Starbucks to get some hot chocolate for my couple before their freezing cold engagement session and I gave in and got myself a latte with a gift card I had. But looking back, I’m bummed that I gave in when I said I wouldn’t get anything from Starbucks except plain coffee (with a gift card) during the challenge.
• I didn’t go on any playdates that cost money – instead we spent a lot of time at the Library enjoying their free story times! However, I did sign Em up for swim lessons that start next month.
• Speaking of swim lessons – I unfortunately have to be in a swim suit as well so this postpartum mama invested in a new one-piece suit
• Only had to pay for a sitter twice again this month!
• I did two social media free weekends this month!
• Went to Target but only bought diapers, oatmeal and a couple cleaning supplies we ran out of – although all the cute spring decor in the home section was calling my name!
• We had another pretty significant drop off to Goodwill – always feels good getting rid of stuff we don’t need!
• I am so close to finishing Present Over Perfect and hope to finish it in the next week so I can start the next book on my list!
• I am actually almost done with a 10 day sugar detox and I did purchase some shakeology to help with the detox, but we added that into the grocery budget.
• Lastly, I spent money on a fun night for the Pursuit bible study I lead.
• And I memorized this month’s Bible verse: 1 Tim 6:6-7 “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it.”

To some it may seem crazy that I’m coming on here laying it all out there as far as what I spent this past month, but I’m doing it for accountability and to be honest with how I’m doing with this challenge. Now, onto March! I’m really hoping to finish out this challenge strong, and even more, I hope to continue the year with a complete heart and lifestyle change on contentment and simplicity!