Here goes:

In September I spent $2859 -- not great, but at least below my monthly average this year of $3001.

I spent $279 on gifts; that includes shower gifts, treating others at restaurants, and charity.

Even though gas is cheaper than it's been for a while, I spent more on it -- $96. I did more driving than usual -- airport runs and a weekend trip, so I guess it's good that gas is cheap (relatively)!

I also spent more than usual on groceries ($166), but I had company.

I had to renew my license plate ($120).

I bought new sheets($34?) and took my dog to the vet($87), and those things all add up.

On the plus side, I was very frugal in terms of clothing, medical, personal and entertainment. In fact, I've spent $0 on entertainment for two months! I've been reading library books and watching borrowed DVD's, and I actually feel quite entertained.

Meals today:

Breakfast: Granola with milk, grapes, coffee
Snack: Pecan Sandies
Lunch: Chicken salad, pretzel snacks
Snack: 2 cookies (freebies at work)
Dinner: Grilled cheese sandwich, Activia yogurt, potato chips