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October No Eating Out Challenge Week 1 Down!

I can’t believe I struggled the first week! Not that I didn’t have enough food to eat but the irresistible pull to just say screw it let’s go out to eat! That was tough! We did cheat a bit. We went out and had a quick burger and split a fry and drink for $20Continue reading “October No Eating Out Challenge Week 1 Down!”

October No Eating Out Challenge

We spent way too much in September! So to counteract that, I told my hubby no meals out until his birthday which is November 1st. Oh and my goal is to spend no more than $300 during this time period for groceries. September 27th I stocked up and spent $191.68. Together with what we alreadyContinue reading “October No Eating Out Challenge”

SAL-Heirloom Bride Ornament 12

Time for another 3 week SAL update! I am stitching the last ornament out of the set of 12. I didn’t quite get it completely finished because I ran out of a couple of colors but I am almost there! Here is where I left off last update: Here is where I am now: That’sContinue reading “SAL-Heirloom Bride Ornament 12”

Cakes and Other Goodies I Have Done so Far This Year

I can’t believe I haven’t shared a cake update yet this year! To be honest though I haven’t done as many as last year because of my mom’s brain hemorrhage. Here are some cakes and such I had fun doing: My favorite this time was the fish cake lol! The one that gave me theContinue reading “Cakes and Other Goodies I Have Done so Far This Year”

Not Impressed With Our Debt – in the 3000s

I was able to squeak out paying another $1000 on our one credit card account. This was originally the largest amount owed between the three cards but now has moved to the middle of the pack. Balance on it now will be $3335.93 after Friday’s payment. Although this card has come a long way, forContinue reading “Not Impressed With Our Debt – in the 3000s”

SAL-Heirloom Bride Ornament 11

Time for another 3 week SAL update! Here is where I left off last update: Here is where I am now: She’s finished! A happy dance for me this time. I started the last ornament and made some progress on it this week. Here it is: You can start to see a teapot and teacupContinue reading “SAL-Heirloom Bride Ornament 11”

SAL-Heirloom Bride Ornament 11

Time for another 3 week SAL update! Here is where I left off last update: Here is where I am now: These ornaments are so tedious with many small amounts per color. I have one more ornament after this one and I will be glad to move on to something else. That’s it for thisContinue reading “SAL-Heirloom Bride Ornament 11”

Not Impressed With Our Debt – Week 3

Week 3 was a tough week. I usually sit at the computer on Wednesday mornings and pay any bills that need to be paid for the week and I did not do that for the 8th. This caused a chain reaction and suffice it to say created a shortage the next week for the 15th.Continue reading “Not Impressed With Our Debt – Week 3”

Not Impressed With Our Debt – Week 2

There are two methods of thought when it comes to paying off credit card debt. The “Snowball” method and the “Avalanche” method. The snowball method is when you pay off the credit card with the lowest balance first regardless of the interest rate which would give the debtor quick satisfaction. Once that credit card isContinue reading “Not Impressed With Our Debt – Week 2”

SAL-Heirloom Bride Ornament 11

Just a quick update on #11 Here is where I left off last update: Here is where I am now: Not a ton done but progress is progress right? I am sorry to report that Sharon is taking an extended break. Best wishes to you Sharon and we all hope you will be back soon!Continue reading “SAL-Heirloom Bride Ornament 11”