The giving up of little things continue (Day 1 and Day 2). Today I am giving up two things I would spend money on.  Breakfast and snacks at the pool.  My husband is out of town on business this week and has been since Sunday.  This means I am tired and there is never enough time in the morning to get everything done I should–like make my morning smoothie.  But today I will manage my time as best I can to make my shake so I am not tempted to stop and just buy breakfast when I get my coffee.

It’s going to be 100 today and we are hitting the pool this afternoon for a little bit to be able to play outside without melting.  The kids always want snack in the afternoon when I pick them up for school and head to the pool.  So, today I will make sure I pack a snack so as to not waste money buying snacks at the pool when I have a cupboard full of snacks.

So, by my calculations that will free up about $10 I might normally spend on something frivolous today.  Today’s charity is Help the Children. They do work locally and around the world.  With the economic situation in our own country there are many children who go without food and things they need here at home.  Help the Children has been working in Joplin, which is really close to home here.

Please consider leaving a comment about a charity you would like to see receive one of my donations.  Giving any little bit helps.  In 3 days, I have been able to donate $25 to three charities by just not buying something I would.  It only takes a little bit to make a difference.