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Month end....

January 30th, 2011 at 08:58 pm

I was over budget by $ 225.00 for the month of Jan.
I still consider it a small achievement because I focused on needs, instead of wants. All of my purchases after fixed expenses went to food (including pet food)/gasoline, toiletries and a cash contribution for food for a friend who's father passed away.

The really good news is I have been steadfast on walking. I've walked 28 out of 38 days since starting this adventure. I have a lot of energy, feel good so I am really proud of this achievment.

Feb goals:
*Eat mainly from panty/freezer all month. Only purchase perishables (fruits, veggies, dairy).

My fixed expenses increased for Feb leaving me a very slight budget of $180. I've spent most of it replenishing and food for the next two weeks. I have approx $11 left. I'm babysitting again adding at least $80 to the budget. I know I will go over again.

My bathroom project is taking place this month. Plastering the cracks in the walls, painting, replacing the light fixture and mirror. Cost for supplies $157.00 so far.

Today, I am prepping/cooking for the week. Soup, zucchini casserole, muffins and tuna salad.

4 Responses to “Month end....”

  1. patientsaver Says:
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    You are right to feel proud about all the walking you've done. I know how easy it is to ditch intended walking plans.

    Since I fell short of sticking to spending no more than $180 in January on food, I also plan to eat primarily from what i've already got on hand.

    Are you doing the repairs to your walls yourself or is someone doing that for you?

  2. WISEWOMAN Says:
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    patientsaver........I hired a friend who does handyman work on the side to do the bathroom. I probably could have done it myself but I hate doing bathrooms. What he can do in one weekend would have take me at least two.

  3. Savings Queen Says:
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    WiseWoman, I know what you mean about hiring someone. In the past my DH and I did everything ourselves. Now when I have a reasonable alternative I often hire the work done. For the rental house we will be buying we will have the inside professionally painted. For us to do the work over the weekends would probably take six weeks and it will take 3 days for a crew to come in and do it. Hiring them to do it means we can probably get the house rented a month sooner.

  4. WISEWOMAN Says:
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    Savings Queen....... I completely agree. I used to do everything myself. I painted the interior of my home twice. I used to mow my lawn with a push mower (yes, great exercise but hard work). I spent an entire day mowing, edging, trimming hedges, sweeping and cleaning up. After a year, I had enough. For $60 a month I have someone doing it for me.

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