.............and back in the groove. The Holidays are over and we went back to work this week. Some of us never left so it all just rolled together into one.
How's those resolutions doing? Well - today was ths first day I spent money since I started to follow the budget. Already over - how does that happen? I did well at the grocery store - only spent $30 - did okay at the gas pump, $26...................then came the cell phone bill. Didn't I just pay that? And how did it get so high so fast?? Oh man - just as I was pumped to follow a budget!! But - not to despair. So I had to spend a little more than planned......I just won't eat or drive anywhere - lol. The way I look at it is if I can just get through January and February I think my outstanding bills from the Holidays will be caught up and then I think I can be right on track with the budget. What do you think? Any tips and staying on track? I'm open to suggestions..........
You know what ticks me off............its all this advertising we just went through during the Holidays. Not so much the "commercialization" of Christmas, and yes I am one of those who thinks the real meaning of Christmas is rapidly dwindling - but its the way that these advertisers are trying to "sell" good will. They push and push on how we're supposed to be nice to others and get them that something special - it almost makes you feel like if you don't then what kind of person are you?? So then we buy into it and shell out to purchase "good will" - now the bills come and good will is just way too expensive! Whatever happened to a kind word, or friendly gesture, or a homemade goodie being sufficient?
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Don't know that I have any helpful hints about staying a budget. But I've been on one for most of the 11 years of our marriage, & I am a firm believer of having one. Good job! And I like your thoughts about Christmas, too.
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