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I will be going to the bank after this post to put $400 in that will then be transferred to a bill. A far cry from last month. I am still moving forward, not backward.
The week was short with the holiday and threw me a bit. Yeah, that is my excuse. See how I worked that in there. For more amazing tips, check out Kimfortheexcusewin.com. Handy for all excuses.
Well, my party is over as I have at least 4 brides that want to know about their dresses. So, Kim is hitting the busy season. It is get off your keester time at the old ranch house.
Went to my piano lesson today and played badly. But my right wrist was stiff and sore, again check the above website. Then over to Sissies for a minute and picked up cookies she made for me. Yeah! Now Kelsa and I will make the pumpkin ones tomorrow!
Turns out I don't have both kids this weekend but next Thursday evening. So just Kelsa tomorrow through Sunday afternoon. Sissie, Dan and I are going to Effie burger early for dinner and then back to her house to work on a new puzzle.
It is sunny and warm here today and I went out and weeded the 100-foot flower bed. I need to mix up weed killer and start killing weeds soon. So much yard work here. I think I will wrangle the missionaries for help soon. I love to be outside, and I love yardwork, but my body, rejects repetitive movement. It just stops and freezes up. I really dislike that, but what is a girl to do? Hopefully this too shall pass. My favorite saying.
Frugal list:
1. only ONE no spend day. Will do better next week.
2. No real meals out, ate at home!
3. Used McD's app for saving when buying the grandkids dinner.
4. ordered a used book on Amazon for book club.
5. Used my $100 gift card to order a walking pad. Waited until it was 30% off and free delivery. So, $16.00 out of pocket.
6. Used up, pork chops, potatoes, frozen corn, dates, pumpkin, last of the tortilla chips, out of the pantry this week.
7. Sissie came up and retrieved nuts, from the stash!
8. Put $400 toward a saving s goal or bill
9. sold an item on Facebook marketplace
10. Sissie keeping track of the cheapest places to buy diet soda, so I don't spend a fortune, just a small one.
Not a really big list, but every little bit counts.
Spent 3.5 hours on a wedding dress yesterday, mostly hand work, which is why the wrist is rebelling. I only have about an hour left on it but need to do a final fitting next week. Possibly 4 more fittings next week on existing dresses. Yikes! Take a deep breath.
Grandkids and I put out the St. Patrick's day decor. Not much but they loved it!
Any fun plans for the weekend?
God is good
Kim
Forward is always better than backward. $400 saved is great!
ReplyDeleteWell I am taking it!
DeleteWell now you have me drooling for an Effie burger! LOL! It has been about 40 years since we have been there. Do you know how long that place has been around?
ReplyDeleteIt was very good. Please let me now if you want to come down and let me treat you guys!
DeleteIt sounds like you had a productive week, even if it didn’t feel as frugal as you’d like! Being mindful of your spending is definitely a win, and putting $400 toward a bill is a great step forward. I love how you’re staying busy with brides and working on those dresses, even if it makes your wrist a bit sore!
ReplyDeleteIt’s wonderful that you’re making the most of time with Kelsa and working on puzzles with family. Your frugal list is impressive too—using up what you have, taking advantage of deals, and saving on meals really adds up! Plus, the St. Patrick's Day decor sounds like a fun project with the grandkids.
As for the weekend, I’m hoping to enjoy some relaxing time and catch up on reading. What about you? Any special plans?
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DeleteGreat job on the $400 savings!
ReplyDeleteThanks Wendi, by the skin of my teeth!
DeleteEvery little step forward is great. Hope the wrist feels better very soon.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
It is all better now!
DeleteTell Kay to check her Ibotta app(I know she downloaded it)as there is a rebate on Diet Cokes at the grocery store this week!
ReplyDeleteI will!
DeleteNothing fun planned for this weekend. But, you did remind me to get out St Patrick's decoration. The only thing I have is a huge glittered shamrock to hang on the front door bought on sale about 4 years ago. I want nothing else for this day. I want to cook spaghetti and I need to cook chicken tenders before they go off. Does that count as fun?
ReplyDeleteWell using things us is always a good thing if not fun!
DeleteYou have to live and enjoying life is part of living. Well done balancing it!
ReplyDeleteI try to tell myself that every day!
DeleteI don't think I have anything Shamrocky to put out. I could find printables I guess and put a few clovers on the windows. You're doing great, Kim. This one income thing kicks my check book now and then, but I have enough bad days mentally that I'm not going to stress the purchases that give me a few smiles.
ReplyDeleteI am right there with you. This is tough.
DeleteYou're doing great Kim. Slow and steady wins the race. I'm so glad you have your family to keep you grounded. They are what makes life worth living.
ReplyDeleteThey do, and I am so grateful for them.
DeleteNice work on the frugal list! You're making progress. My weekend plans includes working on my taxes (can you imagine anything more fun???) & going to Nick's league playoffs soccer game. Otherwise, my normal chores & working out. Oh, I forgot that M & I are going to work on plans for our trip to Spain. That should actually be really fun. (Hawaii Planner)
ReplyDeleteI have to start taxes but this week it is three piles and 5 wedding dresses, Yes 5
DeleteEvery little bit helps!
ReplyDeleteThat is for sure!
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