No Spend Challenge

My fellow blogging friend, Leah from www.mommyinthemountains.com told me about this money challenge that she heard about.  You aren't supposed to spend any non-essential money for 30 days! I told my husband about it & he was eager to get on board!  What a great thing to teach your kids plus it helps you realize how much you really spend on things that aren't needed.  In addition to those things, you get an added bonus of doing things that are free and way more fun!  I love to use San Juan Parent's site to find out all the free activities going on in this area that you can do with your kids.

We found this neat little park that is across from the airport in Montrose, CO right by Gordon Composites on Air Park Way.  There are picnic tables, a little pond that the kids can cool off in, and a 5 minute walk to the river.  Go check it out!  I think some people call it the Rock Quarry??

The first week is easy breezy but the second week was a bit tougher.  We wanted to order a pizza so bad!!  By the end of the third week we splurged at a downtown festival, Montrose's Main in Motion.  But we had a great time listening to wonderful music with some tasty beverages :)  So, we didn't make it quite thirty days but I am proud that we did make it 3 weeks during the busiest month of summer!!

I did a little research on it and most people choose to do the challenge during Sept or Oct.  We might give it a go again during those months.  It will be a lot of easier since the kids are in school, and you start to switch into winter hibernation.

 I invite all of you to give it a try & see what you learn!  Can't wait to hear all of your thoughts.