Spending Money 💰 🛍️

More adulting has transpired today. Bills have been paid and I just got back from the grocery store… yay (said with sarcasm)

Yes, with budgeting, comes making my own coffee at home. Yes, I spend less making my own coffee at home but it does make me feel special hearing my name being called for my favorite Starbucks order 😂

And making my own Starbucks coffee at home, it fun. I’m my own little barista. Mixing and crafting whatever, whenever I want.

However, I’m glad that I shop at FL because I just found out that I have a reusable coupon and saved a few dollars lol. The life of a college student, funny right??

Everything after tax was roughly $35-$40 but with my coupon, I spent around $30-$32. Not too bad lol.

Let’s get to making lunch/dinner 😌

#cooking #adulting #groceryhauls #steak #outfit Charlotte

2025/1/16 Edited to

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