Day 133: No-Spend Day

Ah, I had no-spend day today.   Sure feels good.
Not only did I save money by putting off purchases, I also saved money by giving The Son a haircut.  Well, okay, it was more of a trim.  And maybe not my best work at that.  But it’ll do for the time being.  It won’t be long now [...]

December Budget Overview

December marked my third whole month of using the YNAB software* and I really feel as if I have a handle on the program.  I’m looking forward to taking my budgeting to the next level in 2008 where I’ll be tracking all of our expenses, including The Husband’s, and our actual income not just an estimated average.
Just in [...]

Weekly Roundup and Link Love — ER Edition

 Already this week I’ve missed two posting deadlines.  I hope my readers will forgive me for posting what was supposed to be Friday’s Roundup and Link Love edition today instead.   
Today’s edition is dedicated to The Daughter’s visit to the ER last night and the bills we’ll receive as a result.
I’m not sure if it [...]

Loving My Life …

Loving my life …
I don’t know if it’s normal, but an evaluation of my life is always running in the back of my mind.  No, I don’t live the life I’d envisioned as teenager.  Yet, in all honesty, my life is not all that far away from the life I’ve always wanted.  Because, really, I’m very happy.
I know that a lot [...]