Suburban Wife’s Daily Dollar Diary

a financial voyeur’s dream — all the intimate details of how, where, and why I spend money

$$: Groceries, Meds, Tests, & Pizza

I’m still not driving though I feel myself improving by leaps and bounds and the Vicodin-induced fog is definitely lifting (my last pill-popping session was the 1/2 a Vicodin I took on Saturday night).  And when I’m not driving, I’m generally not spending.  Interesting correlation, that.
The Husband came back from the office to convey The [...]

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Wall Street: Applying Lessons Learned in Yellowstone Park?

I’ve been keeping a closer eye on the American economic situation today after taking a break yesterday.
On the evening news I listened to the station’s talking heads discuss a local wild fire.  Right on the heels of that story, the bailout plan in Congress was covered.
As will happen, the two subjects blended in my head [...]

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$$: Bumper Stickers

The Husband drove me to my check-up with the surgeon today (although I’ve again stopped the Vicodin, I’m still way too much under the influence to consider driving).  I expected to have a co-pay for the appointment but nope.  I guess the check-up was built into his surgical fee.
When I got home, I found an [...]

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The Daughter asked about our Family’s Financial Health

I took a vacation from the news today; didn’t know about the stock market crash until The Husband came home and told me.
My GE stock took another hit today but that’s okay with me — I’m in for the long term and I’ve only invested fun money.
Because I wasn’t watching the market today, I didn’t [...]

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$$: No Spend Day & Some Deep Thoughts

What a blessing a licensed 16-yo can be!  I sent The Son and The Daughter off together to church this morning.  It was nice to know I could skip church without putting any additional stress on The Husband.  The Daughter got herself and her brother to chuch and home again — and filled up the [...]

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Netflix Full-Month FREE Trial Codes

Haven’t tried Netflix yet? 
I have four one-month Netflix free trial priority codes to hand out to the first 4 people who request them.  Anyone can go to the Netflix site and sign up for their standard 2-week free trial — but why go for 2 weeks when you can get a full month?
Offer ends October [...]

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$$: Whole Foods

I caved last night.  The pain was just too bad yesterday and the thought of another sleepless night just too much to bear.  I took a Vicodin.  I slept several hours last night; on the couch where I can sleep sitting up more comfortably than in bed.  I still feel like someone slit my throat [...]

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