The evidence, not the hype
Every dollar.
Out in the open.
Two trips recorded. The full challenge is still in progress. Figures last updated October 28, 2026.
NEW SPENDING*$73.83
Across the two reported trips
SECOND-TRIP SAVINGS$7.20
One combined receipt savings figure
FINAL MEAL COUNTNot yet
Only count what was actually made
The shopping log
| Shopping trip | Evidence | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026Original $25 challenge | Review needed | $22.95* |
| Oct 27, 202623 items / $0.00 tax | Receipt recorded | $50.88 |
| Working total | $73.83* | |
*Uses the previously reported first-trip figure. The receipt's cash-rounding and change lines need reconciliation before final totals are published.
What could the next trips look like?
A planning calculator, not additional recorded purchases.
The second receipt
$50.88 paid. $7.20 total savings. No tax on this transaction.
What's not included in the $200? Food already owned before the challenge. We separate new spending from the full value of every meal. Savings on the receipt are not counted twice.