My husband and kids are leaving today to visit family in Kansas, a six-hour drive. We've been wondering how, and if, we were going to be able to stick to our resolution but decided spending time with family is, obviously, more important than spending $20 on a couple of drive-thru meals. Besides, we aren't trying to be Nazi-like or starve our children on long trips; we just want to challenge ourselves to be creative and take control of the way we use our money.
This morning, we ate a hearty breakfast of whole-grain pancakes and turkey sausage, then packed sandwiches, pretzels, Chex mix, apple slices and bottles of water for the trip. Steve called tonight and said his brother bought pizza for everyone for dinner. What a blessing! This weekend might be the toughest test all month, but so far so good. One day down, two to go.
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