Checking things off the list

Today, I managed to do one of the 4 things on my list for this week.  

1.   Balance my checkbook 

2.   Pay utility bills.

3.   Call my utility companies (phone, insurance, cable company, etc) and ask them to lower my bills.

4.  Pull up my last month's bank statement & highlight every single thing I spent that was not bill related or necessary.  I guess I would be trimming the fat. 

In addition to #4, I want to track my daily spending.  I decided to do this in my planner. I use a Franklin Covey planner, and they have a spot where I can quickly jot down what I spent for the day.  I have to say that I'm rather proud of DH & I, we both packed lunch & brought our own coffee today.  It's little, but it's progress.