Sunday, December 11, 2011

GBU - December 11, 2011




The Good: 
  • My car is getting better gas mileage than the van did
  • Got my Christmas cards out before the 10th (my self imposed deadline)
  • My super crazy day didn't turn out to be as crazy as expected
  • My first car payment is this week
  • Fairy houses are cute

The Bad:
  • Even with payday, our grocery budget is non-existent
  • The oil bill is kicking our a$$ ($342 a month!!!!  On the budget plan!!!)
  • Missed the 2 holiday parties this week because of childcare issues
  • Trying to pay off the retirement loan is making money very VERY tight
     
The Ugly:
    • Our super fabulous Santa gifts might not work for what we wanted them for...still working on fixing the problem
    • Thought I was done holiday shopping...but need to return a few things, and shop with the kids for their gift to Daddy

    You know the deal....what are your GBUs this week?????

    5 comments:

    1. That's great about the gas mileage!

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    2. Ya win some ya lose some. I overspent on shipping charges, way overspent, but made it up in some other areas, well most of it anyways. I started the month with a buffer amount of $245 and have $185 left. Bought a couple more gifts than expected (my own impulsiveness!). But now I am done shopping - yay!

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    3. Sounds like a pretty good week. OH and I dont know if this helps but my girlfriend found a babysitter this week at the local Ymca. They run a safe sitter class and were able to recommend three girls

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    4. The good - Came up with a new and improved chore system and the husband and kids seem to be on board with it:)

      The bad - I am feeling guilty that my youngest isn't a "believer" anymore and I didn't get her picture taken with Santa last year:(

      The ugly - I have more Christmas left to buy than I have money to buy it with...

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    5. Good: Christmas shopping is done. I have a job.

      Bad: I'm nervous about starting my new position.

      Ugly: I haven't totalled up the receipts from said Christmas shopping so I'm not 100% sure I stayed in budget.

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