This is my birthday month, and I have lots of free food coming up. I have coupons from IHOP, Houlihan's, BRIO and Benihana, all for free meals. Also, the new school year will kick off this month, and I'll get a free breakfast and lunch. I already had a free lunch for going to a nutritional lecture provided by the College's wellness program. Sometime, when my kids get home from their Disney cruise, they will take me out to lunch. I think I can really take it easy on the grocery shopping. Actually, I already have -- I haven't been to the grocery since I left on my trip to Austin last Wednesday.

I haven't spent any more out of my $300, but that will change tomorrow. I have to get gas, grocery shop a little, and I really should get an oil change.

Oh, and Goodwill sent me a coupon for 25% off anything. I have to look.

DSW also sent me a coupon for $5 off anything. I might go see if I can find some socks or something.