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Sunny Saturday. Budget Juggle.

September 16th, 2012 at 01:37 am

Right now I am sitting in the backyard. It has been a beautiful day today. Really, the whole week has been wonderful, mild weather. Still not having to use the AC or heat. Smile

I worked this morning for my co-worker who is sick. I don't mind working Saturdays occasionally because I get a few more hours on the paycheck, don't have to pay for childcare and don't have weekday traffic to deal with.

I decided to treat myself to Starbucks this morning and used the drive-thru. When it was my turn at the window they told me their system was down so they couldn't take my money, so my coffee was free! Smile

Free coffee was a very nice way to start my day.

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Trying to juggle the budget because of the lower income due to DH being gone. He did get some of his time off as paid vacation. Even so, we are about a third short of what he would have made had he been home. In addition to lesser income he spent money while he was gone. A double whammy.

He has $800 coming to him from his side work with the fire department at the raceway, so that *will* help *when* it shows up. Until then I am dipping into the EF to cover the shortfall. Phooey!

Cutting back on the grocery spending is going to be essential now. There also won't be much progress on the CC repayment this month. Frown

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DD had her first 4H meeting on Thursday. It was $33 for the yearly enrollment and another $32 to buy presale tickets for the fundraising BBQ. She has signed up for four projects. Her first project meeting is 'Canning & Preserves' and it meets tomorrow afternoon.

4 Responses to “Sunny Saturday. Budget Juggle.”

  1. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    Nice way to start the day with free coffee! (for those who drink it at least .. for me, I'd be ecstatic for a free hot cocoa Big Grin )

  2. North Georgia Gal Says:
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    Free coffe! That's awesome!

  3. PNW Mom Says:
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    That's always a nice way to start the day! Smile

  4. Jerry Says:
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    That's nice of you to cover for a colleague who is ill, and it has to lead to some insurance of appreciation from your co-workers that you are willing to step in like that. Good for you! Plus the additional income doesn't hurt at all, either... Smile Jerry

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