One of my problems with the cash system is the cash. I was told that this system would give me a greater sense of loss and help me keep up with my money. But I have a fear and likelihood of actually losing it–as in, money falling out of my wallet, pocket, purse, or a…Continue reading Why Cash?
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Funny Family Stories
The Longest Day
Well, I brought my computer thinking that the relaxing environment of the beach would afford me lots of time to pursue my new blogging hobby with lots of creative posts. But so far, it seems to have wiped my brain clear of thoughts all together, so if I disappear for a few days here and…Continue reading The Longest Day
Summer Activities
Since J is home all summer long, we have to make sure that we have activities that keep us busy and prevent us from driving each other crazy. For this reason, we like to have a daily activity for each day that helps both us and the kids. Last summer, when we still only had…Continue reading Summer Activities
Making Your Budget Skinny
If you are an accountant or some budget guru, stop reading now! This is budgeting for English majors–or people like that, which means that it is very simple and non-mathy. This is a good exercise for you if you have really never gotten a handle on where your money goes. I’m just sharing what I…Continue reading Making Your Budget Skinny
A Skinny Budget: Get Started!
Summer is officially here for us since J finished his last workday today. Hooray! Now we begin the long days of trying to keep five people busy and happy without spending money. Maybe you are like me and really want to get through this summer without putting anything on the credit card? Are you someone…Continue reading A Skinny Budget: Get Started!
The Teacher Gift Results
J is often accusing me of asking his opinion on something to find that I do the exact opposite. It seems that this may have been true with the teacher gift. I seemed to buy everything that I said I wouldn’t buy and nothing that I wanted to buy; nonetheless, I stayed within budget and…Continue reading The Teacher Gift Results
An Excuse and a Brilliant Recipe
For my loyal following who have noticed the absence of new posts, I can only offer the excuse that book club is tonight and I always wait to read until the last minute, so all day I will be reading. Meanwhile, my children will be tearing the house to shreds and it will be frozen,…Continue reading An Excuse and a Brilliant Recipe
Just as expected . . . the unexpected
So I realized that I forgot to budget for thank- you presents for Addie’s Pre-K teachers. And forgetting to budget for something simply means that I snatch the food right out of my baby’s mouth, right? Well, not exactly. I CANNOT go over budget this week because the following two weeks may even require extra…Continue reading Just as expected . . . the unexpected
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Farmers’ Market
Saturday morning we walked as a family to the Farmer’s Market to get some produce. While I was waiting in line, I gave the camera to Addie and told her to walk around and take pictures, so for the most part, she took all of the pictures.