Budgetmom's Blog

Forgot one important bill...

(budgetmom) — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 09:38:47 PST

Well, I have been looking over the #'s again in the budget. Seems that I made one really huge mistake in my figures. Since we are paying Nov. rent with 1st Nov. check I just totally forgot that we would again have to pay the rent on the 2nd Nov. check for Dec. rent. And that rent is...

Did I do something bad?

(budgetmom) — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 19:20:53 PST

Back from Trick or Treating and the kids are in bed. I let DS load up on candy and he just crashed out when we put him in bed. DD was munching on a bag of goldfish from her brothers treat stash. She layed down and went to sleep with no problem. If it wasn't so unhealthy for them I...

+$448...I hope!

(budgetmom) — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 23:35:14 PST

Weeellll... I've done a preliminary #'s crunch for the month of Nov. It seems totally too good to be true. +$448 before debt!
I've estimated only the water and car insurance as I do not have an exact figure for them yet and worked all amounts to be paid by MO. I have also taken into...

DH dupped me again

(budgetmom) — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 10:04:53 PST

I forgot to get the change back from him after he bought the KFC. I just called him to let him know that I would need the PayPal money transfered out and asked him about it. He said that he bought smokes this morning with it and only has $8 and change left. How can this be?

$50...

The Weekend-Part 2

(budgetmom) — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:50:19 PST

I caved into DH's begging to spend. He was really just fed up with not being able to have any money to blow. Spending money is like an addiction around here, I think. Anyway, DH came home with DS late Sunday morning to come and get me and DD and go back over to FIL's house. Told DH...

The Weekend-Part 1

(budgetmom) — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 09:22:27 PST

I have decided to put this blog entry into 2 parts, the first being my rant about the weekend and trhe second being the weekends financial no no's.

Well, this weekend was pretty rough. One of our neighbors had a party on Saturday night. They live across the street, then there is...

I can't see!

(budgetmom) — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 19:25:41 PST

Well, the conversation about dinner went over better than I expected. DH said he would just work harder to ensure that I would be able to go too. I guess the inlaws have set up a sitter for the kids already. If we get to go we are going to some kind of fancy fondue place. $50 a plate...

Potential fight over dinner (of all things)

(budgetmom) — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 19:11:43 PST

Talked with FIL last night about the craigslist thing, he is all for it. I also talked to him about depositing PayPal money into his acct. to pay the bank this time. Just trying to get it paid as quickly as possible. He said it was fine. He said that DH had already talked with him...

Christmas Toys

(budgetmom) — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 15:22:28 PST

I've been thinking about Christmas for the kids a lot here lately. My MIL asked me what I would like for her to get them (she's so sweet- I'm lucky) so I've been doing and online search for some toys that will last them for a few years developmentally. I know that she will get them...

For Better or For Worse

(budgetmom) — Tue, 24 Oct 2006 00:08:03 PST

DH gave me $120 when he got home from work today. His ticket only cost him $20. Yah! So, all total I think we are only off around $80 for October's budget. Much better than over $200. I'm breathing a little easier now.
DH's extra job brought in $50 last week and I made sure he put...

A Lazy Monday (for a change)

(budgetmom) — Mon, 23 Oct 2006 11:15:40 PST

I've been off to a slow start this morning. The weather has cooled down over the past few days and I haven't been turning on the heat yet. It's making mew want to stay under the covers longer.
It was a wonderful morning, no mishaps or messes to clean up and everyone was happy. Well,...

Cooking Day

(budgetmom) — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 22:00:11 PST

Started out the day in a bad way this morning. DS woke up early and he snuck around the house to find something to do since his window is locked up now. He found a pair of sissors and decided to cut his and DD's hair. We ended up having to shave his head. DD well, I could shave it,...

My day (and the grocery shopping)

(budgetmom) — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 21:03:55 PST

I was so bummed out last night, and it did carry over into this morning, but I just made a choice not to dwell on all the negative and keep plugging on through it. It wasn't a great day, but at least I didn't crawl in a hole and hide...
Last night I told DH of three goals that I wanted...

Bad night

(budgetmom) — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:01:45 PST

Went out to check the mail a little while ago and made a two dollar splurge for DH and myself on sodas from the vending machine. Got the mail. Got two credit card offers-HAHAHAHAHA. Trash. Got a notice from the bank. They have closed my account and sent it to credit. Sigh. I knew it...

Cranberry Baby Food Bread

(budgetmom) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:12:32 PST

Made some more cranberry bread while I was making dinner tonight. It called for 2 cups of flour, so I put in 1 1/2 cups flour and 1/2 cup oatmeal baby cereal. It still tastes good to me. It's a little more...humm...I'm at a lose for words. I want to say dry, but it's not. I guess-...

Making an investments for my childrens saftey

(budgetmom) — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 09:16:16 PST

Well, I am deviating from my budget again to buy locks. Seems DS knows how to get out the window in his room now. The locks that are on it are pretty pointless because I could very easily break in if I wanted, but he knows how to work them. I found him outside with his little sister...

Garage sale

(budgetmom) — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 13:54:23 PST

Gearing up for the garage sale this weekend or next(probably next). All I have pretty much is kids clothes and toys and old movies, but I'm hoping to get enough out of this sale to get the craft items I will need to buy to make this years Christmas presents. I don't have much to sell,...

Saving money wears me out

(budgetmom) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 13:27:41 PST

I'm starting to get exhausted!
I have been trying to put my grocery list together for my upcoming trip to the store. I have read over the 3 local store adds to see what all the sales are. I'm compiling a menu list that fits with the sale items right now. Then, I will look through...

possible new way of cooking for me

(budgetmom) — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:53:54 PST

Well, I am a little pleased with myself today. My last shopping venture was $120 for all the groceries and non food items for 2 weeks. That was half of the budget for the month. I went over it yesterday because I had to get more milk and some more diapers for DD. I don't feel bad about...

DH's Extra Income

(budgetmom) — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 22:01:26 PST

DH codes on the side for extra money. He stopped doing this for awile because it started to eat up all of his free time and he was only getting a max of $50 for hours apon hours of work. He has started again because of our current financial state, but he is being a little smarter about...