The Thriftiest Family – update

I watched Oprah yesterday.  Yes, I had watched the episode before and remembered most of it.  Suggestions including, going through your monthly bills to see what you can eliminate, and cooking at home instead of going out to dinner.  One tip I think I’ll try immediately.  Put your daily receipts into a basket and then record on a ledger or book using two columns to categorize every item purchased into either “want” or “need”.  I think that’s a great idea to track your spending and to determine whether or not you really needed or  wanted to buy it.