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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 30, 2019 16:40:31 GMT -5
Remind to stay away from the aisle where the potatoes are! With my luck I'd come home with a new Mercedes (again).
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 30, 2019 14:05:36 GMT -5
I haven't reconciled a checking account since I discovered Quicken back in 1998. Of course now, I don't use Quicken anymore since everything I do is online. My WF account is the first place I look every morning.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 30, 2019 12:30:46 GMT -5
This month was a pretty good month. I worked way too much OT, so that helped in two ways-- didn't have time to spend much, and made more for the budget next month and the month after (I use old YNAB, and just recently started using it the "correct" way by using last month's income to fund current month, and current month's income to fund next month, etc). I also "slush fund" things and let them carry over each month, so even if I spent the full month's budgeted amount, or more, I might still have some leftover. Groceries: Spent $273 of $300, and because last month that category still had $16, I still have $43 that will carry to next month (don't exactly add up because of rounding...) Fuel: Budgeted $35, spent $30. Still have carry over from previous months, and budgeted more for next month because there will be two longer trips. Fun money: budgeted $40, spent $40, have $26 left Eating out: budgeted $15, spent $15 (including some Safeway deli Chinese food that is usually great, but this time was just edible and such a disappointment that my son made some at home the next day). $57 left, with more budgeted next month due to vacation. Vacation: budgeted $70, spent $194 (pre-payment for 3 night yurt reservation, plus a little camping gear), $890 left. That, plus what I budget for April and May, will be more than enough for Sweden and Finland next month. Many more categories. The happiest is that I added $742 to the "new house" category this month, and at least $1429 is added next month (I'll have a final number after some bank account dividends show up tomorrow). My minimum savings toward the build is down to $80/month with my new, lower income (more to tsp and taxes than years past), so throwing some OT money at it feels good. I'm exhausted from so many day shifts this month (mostly because day shifts = tons of people around, and as an extreme introvert, they have sucked all my energy just by existing in shared space). But, it's been great for the budget. I still use YNAB 4. I've never used it the way it's supposed to be done. I simply track each month. Income, then categories and amount to be spent in each. IOW, just a simple budget. Kudos for learning how to do it Apple!.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 29, 2019 13:52:37 GMT -5
I've done very well this month:
Budgeted: Groceries $225, spent $137 Fuel: $100 spent $67 Restaurants: $100 spent $70
Entertainment Hair Pedicure House Maintenance Gun Range Ammo Medical - other
Yea me!!!!!!!!!!! Nothing spent in those categories
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 29, 2019 13:11:41 GMT -5
ADT can call the fire dept. when the HVAC guy is there changing out the battery to the carbon monoxide detector.
At least the fire fighters that showed up were cute and very friendly.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 29, 2019 7:32:13 GMT -5
Alexa can turn lights on and off using the Amazon Smart Plug...yes, I love that feature. I use her to remind me of appointments and certain things I need to do in the house (like start the dishwasher). I know she can do a lot more. The one thing I haven't figured out is how to tell her to add something to my grocery list and then have it added to my phone. Maybe a trip to Verizon today and I can get some help with that one.
I don't think Alexa is any more creepy than having OnStar know where I am at any given moment....and if my car ever gets stolen, it won't take them long to find it. For me this is all a win/win situation.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 25, 2019 14:09:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the info Drama.....since I'm so old I've never learned about all this. Hope things go well for you from here.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 25, 2019 13:35:12 GMT -5
I made my original post go *poof* just in case. Thanks for not quoting me. ETA: He passed no problem. That doesn't fix everything else but at least that is over with. So, does this mean he can go back to his favorite pass time and not worry about it for awhile?
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 24, 2019 5:40:44 GMT -5
Yesterday was a great day!!! I had set aside $ 3k to redo the sunroom. After adding up the receipts I've spent just under $700 and it's done. I'm definitely going to enjoy sitting out there this summer in the mornings and evenings.
I can take pictures, but don't have a way to post them.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 22, 2019 13:23:42 GMT -5
I also did some journaling a few years ago. And I too had some very personal and angry stuff in there. I came across it recently and decided I never wanted my son/DIL to find this after I die, so I threw it out.
For me, I guess it's more important to forget the past and just move on. I think it's called being an adult.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 21, 2019 8:13:08 GMT -5
So far this month I've spent $102. Likely will need another trip for some small things. My budget per month is $225 so won't come close to that.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 18, 2019 14:46:03 GMT -5
I took out a single serve of Stouffers Meat lasagne for dinner. Will make a small salad to go with it.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 15, 2019 7:02:48 GMT -5
I had another veggie dinner last night so most of veggies are gone. Think tonight will be pasta with meatballs (in freezer). I don't bother making my own sauce and I'm thinking I'll just boil up most of the pasta I have and the entire jar of sauce on it along with a lot of mini- meatballs. I can have lots of leftovers to eat for the next few days.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 14, 2019 7:52:23 GMT -5
$60? I didn't say they weren't inexpensive.......OTOH they were on sale at the time....and Lisa Rinna drives me crazy. Good choice, find something less expensive.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 14, 2019 7:34:40 GMT -5
Last night was a veggie dinner of: sauted cauliflower, red peppers, green onions, and asparagus and diced garlic. I forgot I had pre cooked chicken strips in the freezer so I likely will make it again for lunch today and toss in some chicken too.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 14, 2019 7:28:03 GMT -5
i don't know if it's the same duster, but QVC had one a few days ago by Lisa Rinna. Might take a look there. For me, I think a duster would be too long as I'm the owner of short legs. I do love my newly purchased jegging, leggings and various other spandex pants. I also discovered I waited far too long to try them as they have become my favorite pants.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 12, 2019 16:37:23 GMT -5
I got gasoline yesterday (planned) and have spent nothing today.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 12, 2019 11:28:32 GMT -5
I have a package of pre-cooked baby back ribs in the freezer, I think I'll take it out and have that night. Might pick up a single container of potato salad or grill some asparagus.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 10, 2019 17:46:40 GMT -5
Today was my first trip for groceries this month, total was $47.00
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 10, 2019 12:54:01 GMT -5
I had an unexpected repair on the house last year totaling $8790K. I called my financial advisor and he determined where to take the money from the investments. It was the only option I had as a 5 year old house shouldn't have had the problems I did.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Mar 7, 2019 12:50:06 GMT -5
I've been a widow now for 3.5 years. I tried Zoosk, Our Time and Match.....either I am far to picky or just looking for a reason to complain...but really guys your underarm hair is not sexy! Neither is your blinged up Ram pickup. And if you don't know how to remove your baseball hat or open a car door, you are not for me.
I've thrown in the towel at finding someone and am fairly resigned to being alone from now on.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 24, 2019 7:39:31 GMT -5
Yes I have....and too many times than I care to count. 3 for me due to heart issues and multiple times for DH when he fell.
What is your favorite pie?
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 20, 2019 5:55:07 GMT -5
Still eating from the freezer, so last night was bacon wrapped mini meat loaf (cut in half) and 1/2 small container of potato casserole. Tonight will be dinner out after choir practice so the leftovers will wait until tomorrow.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 19, 2019 11:35:06 GMT -5
OK, in the last week I have fallen off the wagon:
Apple Watch $500
Dillards $350
Ulta $ 80
Dillards $ 365
You can now send me to the corner....I've been a very bad girl. But have I had FUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 19, 2019 10:59:02 GMT -5
Why are the weather forecasters around here always wrong? Makes me wonder if they can even spell their name.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 17, 2019 6:24:11 GMT -5
Today will be day 4 of no spending.....in fact, due to some lousy weather I've been home for 3 days. Today is church, but not going out to lunch as usual. Monday is Presidents Day so the VA is closed, and I'm off on Tuesday normally so I anticipate no spending Monday or Tuesday either. Fairly sure I've never been able to go this long with no spending, but my checkbook certainly appreciates it.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 16, 2019 13:19:18 GMT -5
I budget $250/mo for me. I have no pets or kids. Even $250 is on the high side each month, it usually comes in about $180/mo. Personal products and household goods each have their own category budgeted at $25/mo. but I seldom spend that much (if anything at all).
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 16, 2019 12:11:55 GMT -5
Isn't this silly we have to keep doing this......why don't they just lower their price and be done with it ? Who knows, maybe some people just continue to pay it.....but I"m not one of them.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 16, 2019 8:38:31 GMT -5
I was notified yesterday that my Sirius/XM radio subscription was expiring. New yearly amount (other was a trial) would be $255 for 1 year. I called Sirius and told them I didn't want to renew as I couldn't afford it.
By the time we were done my new yearly subscription was down to $100.56 and that included taxes and royalty amount. I accepted.
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Post by Blonde Granny on Feb 8, 2019 14:30:34 GMT -5
Tonight will be a thin sliced NY strip and some home made potato casserole. Likely will add a fresh baked croissant to it too.
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