No Buy 2020: May Review

Something went wrong. Something went terribly wrong in May. Was it related to being done with school and finally having free time? Must have been. Because I spent 89% of my monthly average from 2019. Not exactly a big accomplishment this month.

Here's where I think I went awry:

I barely spent anything on groceries in April, but I definitely made up for that in May. Pantry needed to be restocked, apparently.
Home maintenance. I purchased a ceiling fan and an above-range microwave that both needed to be replaced, so that was $300 right there. Luckily, my dad was able to come out and give me some assistance with installing both. Okay, he installed them. I just provided moral support.
Eating out is a thing again. My friends and I have, a few times now, gotten drinks on a patio or food to-go since we're (safely) meeting up again. I also cheated once and got to-go food just for me, so I need to be careful not to make excuses moving forward. Slippery slope!
Amazon got me. Granted, I bought things I needed (color catchers for the laundry, new Brita filters, etc), but it was a little spendy. Oh, and mother's day gifts. Can't forget that.
I bought myself an end-of-first-year-of-PA-school present and I didn't exactly hold back. I got myself a Chemex coffee carafe, a nice gooseneck electric kettle, food scale and coffee grinder.
To stay active, hang out with friends, and keep somewhat socially distant from others, my friends and I have taken up hiking. So, I purchased a park pass. We're getting great use out of it already though!

These blog posts are probably pretty boring for people to read, but I think it's a great way for me to review my spending and see where I need to be more cautious. Groceries, eating out, and gift for myself combined with some necessities quickly brought me back up to my usual spending habits. It's a good reminder that if I'm not careful, I can easily spend more than I intend.

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