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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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Saving at the company Christmas party

December 12th, 2008 at 04:26 pm

Well, the old man's work is hosting a Christmas party at the local bowling alley. How fun!
I have heard that there will be free drinks and door prizes. There is a 32" flat screen we have our eye on.

I am also hosting some of his favorite friends from work here at home. The original plan was to go to the bar afterwards, but I think we will have more fun here at my house.

I think there will be about six guests. That is an estimate. We will play Wii and have a few drinks here. I will watch who drinks beer and such at the party and stop by and pick something up for them here. I don't want to buy a case of beer and no one drink it. I think I am doing something smart. What do you think?

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3 Responses to “Saving at the company Christmas party”

North Georgia Gal Says:
December 12th, 2008 at 04:50 pm 1229100628
1229100628

That is a good idea! That way you know what everyone is drinking and don't end up with a lot of stuff no one wants!
frugaltexan75 Says:
December 12th, 2008 at 06:39 pm 1229107180
1229107180

A Christmas party at a bowling alley sounds like a lot of fun! Your idea of an after party at your house with the Wii, etc sounds pretty good too.

My company's party is tomorrow night - at a country club - semi-formal dress. It's always a blast - but I think a bowling party sounds even better!
thriftorama Says:
December 12th, 2008 at 10:55 pm 1229122524
1229122524

I wish my company parties were at bowling alleys! When I open my tiki bar, I'm going to steal that idea.

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