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Brittani

29-year-old mother of two growing men, currently in the elementary stage of life, still dragging the brat of it all around from my childhood.
Many issues cause me to be less frugal than I would like to be.
Just bought a new house! October 2010 is the beginning of our new home.
Marriage date set: 11*11*11
Everything has been paid or has a half deposit on it. Everything has been under budget too!!!
10-5 update: The couple of over budget items are covered by the under budget ones. The cake was at least 4 times less than a traditional cake. Thank you Krispy Kream!!!

$20 Challenge update: $20 8/5/11

Goals for 2011:

( ) Don't overspend this summer on crap we don't need or use. {so far, so good}
10-5 update: Did great!!!

( ) Grow a bountiful garden this summer and use those veggies in our meals {has not happened yet, but I did start seeds and will plant them soon!!} Update: Did not get planted due to working five days a week and growing automobiles in the garden plot. Maybe next year!
10-5 update: gonna get a jump start on 2012 garden so I don't get discouraged early and it doesn't happen.

( ) Save $1,500 Emergency fund with SmartyPig. {Spent the Vegas $ and the EF$} Feel like a fool now!!! Update: Replaced $150 of that in less than two months. Saving for holidays AFTER E~F.
10-5 update: Daddy's day gift was good but not worth the savings being gone. Kicking myself now, glad I didn't waste it though. Working our way back up slowly!! I hope we get a ton of $ at the wedding to put in this savings!

Goals for 2012:
{} Enjoy the first year of marriage! Spend more time loving and living than worrying and whining.

{} Find a new (used) car for under $1,000 by March.

{} Pay auto insurance in six month increments.

{} Decide about career in teaching or law! Neither will be in the high paying field and will cost a TON, as a Masters is the only thing worth working for (besides maybe a PhD). Butler, here I come!

{} Complete taxes by March with H&R Block, deciding which makes more, two or separate.

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Busy with life

March 19th, 2008 at 04:50 pm

I haven't posted for a day or two as I am busy finishing up school work. Finals are next week so all of my big projects are due this week.
I am looking forward to spring break now.
I don't have any money to speak of, as I got my paycheck on Monday, and it is down to $15 today, Wednesday.
I must put money away for a trip this summer, but I don't know where it will come from.
I also am taking a road trip Friday with family, and I have no money but gas money right now.
If I spend it all in gas, what will I eat? Will I have the money to buy necessities?
I hope that I can make my money stretch.

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Joan.of.the.Arch Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 05:08 pm 1205946533
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Remember those peanut butter sandwiches you did not make on parent-teachers conference night? You can just take along the bread and PB & J to make sandwiches. And a jug of water or whatever. There are probably a lot of things in the pantry or fridge you could take along. Heck, make a casserole if you like. Make pizza and bring it along cold, already sliced. You should be able to take along multiple meals on the road.
Carolina Bound Says:
March 19th, 2008 at 05:39 pm 1205948393
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Be sure you have enough gas money. Prices can be higher in different areas.

One thing I like to take on the road is oatmeal cookies, with lots of raisins and nuts. Sort of healthy, very tasty, easy to eat while driving, and cheap! And if you're taking a cooler, some milk to wash them down.
baselle Says:
March 20th, 2008 at 03:10 am 1205982645
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We used to always pack sandwiches for the road, some fruit, little bit of chocolate, thermos of coffee, jug of tap water maybe with a little slice of lemon in it 'cause its a party. We always packed what was in the pantry.

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