$$: Beef, Cupcakes, and Gas

Total Spent Today: $50.21

Still sick.  Sick of being sick.
The Husband’s special-needs son is about to turn 41.  We celebrated tonight because he joins us for dinner every Saturday.  He loves meatloaf — but I had no ground beef.  I did have leftover Twice-Baked Potatoes from last night and broccoli I purchased yesterday.
Whole Foods — $9.11

2+ # of 91% [...]

Christmas Lemonade: Making the Most of Tough Times

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.
With the economy on the rocks and the holiday season fast approaching, I’ve been doing some heavy-duty pondering.  Like many Americans, I’ve decided that we’re going to have a small Christmas this year.  Much smaller than in years past.
But instead of making a big deal out downsizing our Christmas [...]

A Son’s Epiphany and A Mother’s Lesson

photo credit: Ti H²O
The Son had a financial epiphany recently.  As silly as it might seem, it was one of the proudest and most gratifying experiences of my mothering career so far — akin to watching him take his first step or learn to read.
The Son is 14.  He has generally shown very little [...]

$$: More Clothes, More Food, and Some Returns

Total Spent Today: $133.22

As predicted, my no-spend-day streak did not extend to a third day.  I managed to procure a vehicle for the better part of the day but to do so I had to get up and get moving earlier than I wanted to.  I won’t insult you regular working stiffs by telling you what [...]