It has taken me a little bit but I think I got it this morning. I am going through a season of learning good stewardship. I knew about the Good Stewardship because we have been tight on money for a bit but I didn't get SUPER DUPER serious until about 3 weeks ago.
I have stopped the daily runs to sonic for sweet peach tea. It is a treat and only a treat. In fact I have been so many days without it now I can't think what day was the last. That's a good sign right?
I have stopped the get in the van and go wherever I want at the split moment of a thought. I mean that costs gas money! I have saved a TON on that so far.
I have absolutely stopped the eating out thing. Haven't done that in many weeks now. I am eating much more fruit and a few veggies now.
So, while we still don't have a savings I can see a glimmer of hope on the horizon. I can see a couple of things getting paid on that were just sitting there screaming for attention and I can even see a couple of things getting paid off in the next two months.
It takes patience and daily help from God but it can be done. I am determined.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
God, not again! Where did the $ go?
I am just sitting here ready to bang my head and not because I am attending a rock concert with a band from the '80's. I did that last week. Remember, Bon Jovi? (I do!)
I am ready to bang my head because once again I can't believe that our household money is once again depleted. Now, let me make sure you understand that money does not make my world go round. I am not one of those greedy little Beverly Hills housewives who just spend, spend, spend.
I would like to think that I am actually pretty good at stretching the dollar as far as I can in most cases. I mean for so very long I was a single mom working 3 jobs and believe me I valued every single dollar I worked so hard to earn.
Now, I do admit that things certainly aren't as tough as they once were but I still can't seem to get that money hungry monster from chasing us every single month. It's just some months that monster gets closer than others.
While I do admit that we enjoy a nice dinner at my favorite bakery or we do get something special once in a while we don't overspend on anything for the most part. In fact compared to the typical American we may even be considered a few steps ahead because we don't own/use credit cards of any type and we pay cash for what we need/want.
Even with all of this it seems that around every corner there is another bill, a new charge on the cell phone bill, light bill or water bill. Worse yet it seems almost daily I have another amount to pay for school pictures, after school activities or whatever else the kids are involved in. Don't get me wrong. I don't allow them to just join anything they want. Each kid is limited in their activities but being the type of parent that wants my kids well rounded and have many opportunities and experiences that I missed out on as a kid they are involved in some. It's just with 3 kids in school those little $5 or $10 here and there does add up quickly.
So, my question today is this:
What do you do to help stretch your family dollars? Do you coupon? Do you carpool? Just what do you do? Let's get our heads together and see what we can come up with!
I am ready to bang my head because once again I can't believe that our household money is once again depleted. Now, let me make sure you understand that money does not make my world go round. I am not one of those greedy little Beverly Hills housewives who just spend, spend, spend.
I would like to think that I am actually pretty good at stretching the dollar as far as I can in most cases. I mean for so very long I was a single mom working 3 jobs and believe me I valued every single dollar I worked so hard to earn.
Now, I do admit that things certainly aren't as tough as they once were but I still can't seem to get that money hungry monster from chasing us every single month. It's just some months that monster gets closer than others.
While I do admit that we enjoy a nice dinner at my favorite bakery or we do get something special once in a while we don't overspend on anything for the most part. In fact compared to the typical American we may even be considered a few steps ahead because we don't own/use credit cards of any type and we pay cash for what we need/want.
Even with all of this it seems that around every corner there is another bill, a new charge on the cell phone bill, light bill or water bill. Worse yet it seems almost daily I have another amount to pay for school pictures, after school activities or whatever else the kids are involved in. Don't get me wrong. I don't allow them to just join anything they want. Each kid is limited in their activities but being the type of parent that wants my kids well rounded and have many opportunities and experiences that I missed out on as a kid they are involved in some. It's just with 3 kids in school those little $5 or $10 here and there does add up quickly.
So, my question today is this:
What do you do to help stretch your family dollars? Do you coupon? Do you carpool? Just what do you do? Let's get our heads together and see what we can come up with!
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