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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 22, 2019 15:12:26 GMT -5
I haven't posted my to do list in awhile, I like the accountability so I really need to keep doing it every week. DS1 is on spring break for 2 weeks, so I am hoping to focus on spending time with the kids while still getting this all complete. This week's to do lists- Regular Home To Do's: Clean out the fridge
Grocery list/meal planClean both bathrooms
Dust/Vac/Mop
Go to the grocery store
Drop off recycling
Clean the kitchenLaundry Fold and put laundry away Clean out the carPay bills/balance checkbook Clean up the destroyed lego table in DS1's room (it looks like a bomb went off on it but alas, it was just the terrorizing 3 year old) Extra To Do's: Hang up fundraiser flyers around town Pick up items for 50/50 drawing (tickets, bucket) Start writing thank you cards for fundraiser donations/league donations Field work day (Saturday) at baseball fields Finish painting bleachers at baseball fields Get all the dugouts cleaned out and touch up paint inside/outside Have H make eye appointment Have H make dentist appointment (wisdom tooth extraction) Make dentist appointments for kids Return library books/Get new books Get junk pile in driveway to the curb for trash dayFinish sistering joists in attic Pick up plywood for attic floor Pick up lumber for framing attic walls Return swimsuit via mail Pick up team soccer equipment from soccer officialsI am sure I am forgetting some things, I'll add them as I remember them. I got a few more things crossed off... |
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 18, 2019 23:09:20 GMT -5
Last night I finally organized my guest bath cabinets and drawers. It had gotten out of control messy so it was time to declutter. I then used the goodies I found and took a bubble bath to try to steam the congestion out of my head. Didn’t find anything to toss but a lot to use up over time. I also got some stacking plastic organizers at Costco yesterday, the size they sell for scrapbook pages, and am using those for fabric. A lot more manageable and easy to keep clean. Once I get the rest of the cabinet out in the trash I will decide if I’m going to buy a metal shelf for the space, a second workbench or homemade shelves for all my boxes. I also hate tossing products. I pulled out all my partially used items, and put them in the shower/vanity/wherever they need to be placed to be seen and used up. It's working. I finished off an old bottle of conditioner yesterday. I'm using up my lotion supply as well. I am not letting myself buy anything new until I use up what I have here. |
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 18, 2019 23:06:56 GMT -5
Chiver, just play cards now. Just do it. It's never easy, but it doesn't get easier with age either. If you have a 10 or 20 in the jar, take that out. If that's not enough you can always take more from an ATM. Feel free to ignore me if you want. (But I am your Jewish mother, whispering in your ear LOL.) ha. it's fine. I won't break the hundred this week. I have other cash in my wallet, and don't need to buy any meals out this week. I want to put that hundred in the jar. 😁  |
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 18, 2019 23:04:59 GMT -5
I haven't posted my to do list in awhile, I like the accountability so I really need to keep doing it every week. DS1 is on spring break for 2 weeks, so I am hoping to focus on spending time with the kids while still getting this all complete.
This week's to do lists-
Regular Home To Do's:
Clean out the fridge
Grocery list/meal plan
Clean both bathrooms
Dust/Vac/Mop
Go to the grocery store
Drop off recycling
Clean the kitchen
Laundry
Fold and put laundry away
Clean out the car
Pay bills/balance checkbook
Clean up the destroyed lego table in DS1's room (it looks like a bomb went off on it but alas, it was just the terrorizing 3 year old)
Extra To Do's:
Hang up fundraiser flyers around town
Pick up items for 50/50 drawing (tickets, bucket)
Start writing thank you cards for fundraiser donations/league donations
Field work day (Saturday) at baseball fields
Finish painting bleachers at baseball fields
Get all the dugouts cleaned out and touch up paint inside/outside
Have H make eye appointment
Have H make dentist appointment (wisdom tooth extraction)
Make dentist appointments for kids
Return library books/Get new books
Get junk pile in driveway to the curb for trash day
Finish sistering joists in attic
Pick up plywood for attic floor
Pick up lumber for framing attic walls
Return swimsuit via mail
Pick up team soccer equipment from soccer officials
I am sure I am forgetting some things, I'll add them as I remember them.
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 17, 2019 13:06:24 GMT -5
H finally went through his side of the closet and his dresser drawers.
30 items purged to the yard sale/donate/trash piles.
697/2,019 items purged so far!
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 15, 2019 13:59:25 GMT -5
idlechatter- What an amazing update! It sounds like things are going wonderfully for you right now!
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 13, 2019 21:00:27 GMT -5
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 13, 2019 20:45:25 GMT -5
chiver78- My touch screen laptop still throws me too. I hate when I go to show something to someone on the screen and accidentally touch it!
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 2, 2019 23:50:07 GMT -5
Update: 10 hours later and the baseball concession stand is back in clean and working order. I set 6 snap traps around the interior and have already caught 1 mouse. I am going back tomorrow to check the traps. I will keep an eye on the poop situation between now and kickoff in April, cleaning as needed. I've also sent a message to a reputable pest company here...currently waiting for a response.
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 1, 2019 11:35:26 GMT -5
Yesterday I started a cleaning/decluttering project outside of my house. H and I are on our local Little League board (first year on) so we are helping with all the "field area readiments" for the upcoming season. H's company donated a security system for the concession stand, as it has been vandalized and broken in to several times over the past year. While he was installing the equipment last night, I figured I would go along too and start cleaning the concession stand. The kids happily played on the baseball field during this so it was a win/win. Oh. My. Goodness. I could not believe my eyes when I walked in to the stand. It was a hot mess. The fridge units were unplugged, obviously because they don't need to be cooling right now. BUT...BUT... you guys, they left FOOD in the fridges when they unplugged them last summer. (Insert puke face). Bowls with foil covering who knows what inside, so many condiments, two bags of what were giant pickles, butter... it was just hanging out in this not cold fridge. I immediately tossed EVERY item inside. As for everything else in the stand, it was covered in mouse poop. Not surprising since it's a concession stand on the edge of the woods that's been sitting unoccupied since July. I tossed out everything that would come in contact with food that had mouse poop on it (napkins, trays, spoon rests, etc). I got one counter completely clear of feces and scrubbed it with lysol cleaner. I am going back today with bleach water to basically douse all of it. Polling the audience here- they have those "no see" mouse traps inside. I only found one that had closed, so while they caught 1 whole mouse, the rest were still sitting there untouched. What could I use in there to help repel/catch these mice? I have a bunch of regular old snap traps here that I am going to set tonight, but I am looking for something more long term. Thanks! I've logged 7 volunteer hours into this so far...and I am still not done. SO CLOSE, but not there yet. |
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 1, 2019 11:34:55 GMT -5
We are about to enter "crazy season" in our household. Spring soccer, baseball, family vacation, end of school events, etc.... this time of year quickly fills up our calendars. I am sitting down today to get my game plan together, so that I can keep the next few months as *stress free* as possible.
Meal planning (maybe even some meal prepping/freezer meal prep)
Several different "To Do" Lists
Budget Check/Making Sure all Bill payments are scheduled
Updating my planner with all of this
I keep repeating "A failure to plan is a plan for failure" lol. I know I can only plan for so much of it, but the more "on top of it" I feel, the less my anxiety creeps in.
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Post by nikiz628 on Mar 1, 2019 11:14:32 GMT -5
This is ridiculous. I sat down to update my post from ... last paycheck ... almost a week ago ... and it is already the end of the month. HOW DID THAT HAPPEN? Anyway, I am now without visitors and a weekend is happening soon, so if you can get your updates posted by Sunday afternoon, March 3, I'll plan to update the smilies around then, and forwardwego will do the shoutouts whenever she has the time. I read a completely accurate meme on fb that said something like: January took 3 years to end, February is currently driving 70 in a 35.  So, so true. |
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 27, 2019 11:02:33 GMT -5
nikiz628 you might want to check with a local pest control company and see if they can recommend something, without having to actually hire them. Will you also be restricted by what you can use since that area is essentially a restaurant area. When DD worked at the Little League concession stand they had to pass the same inspections as a restaurant. That is what I am wondering as well. Like I said, totally new to all this. The husband and wife who ran the concession last year, are no longer on the board, and with them went all the "inside info" (they ran it for a few years). I think that contacting a pest control company for advice is a great idea! |
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 27, 2019 8:25:56 GMT -5
Yesterday I started a cleaning/decluttering project outside of my house. H and I are on our local Little League board (first year on) so we are helping with all the "field area readiments" for the upcoming season. H's company donated a security system for the concession stand, as it has been vandalized and broken in to several times over the past year. While he was installing the equipment last night, I figured I would go along too and start cleaning the concession stand. The kids happily played on the baseball field during this so it was a win/win.
Oh. My. Goodness. I could not believe my eyes when I walked in to the stand. It was a hot mess. The fridge units were unplugged, obviously because they don't need to be cooling right now. BUT...BUT... you guys, they left FOOD in the fridges when they unplugged them last summer. (Insert puke face). Bowls with foil covering who knows what inside, so many condiments, two bags of what were giant pickles, butter... it was just hanging out in this not cold fridge. I immediately tossed EVERY item inside. As for everything else in the stand, it was covered in mouse poop. Not surprising since it's a concession stand on the edge of the woods that's been sitting unoccupied since July. I tossed out everything that would come in contact with food that had mouse poop on it (napkins, trays, spoon rests, etc). I got one counter completely clear of feces and scrubbed it with lysol cleaner. I am going back today with bleach water to basically douse all of it.
Polling the audience here- they have those "no see" mouse traps inside. I only found one that had closed, so while they caught 1 whole mouse, the rest were still sitting there untouched. What could I use in there to help repel/catch these mice? I have a bunch of regular old snap traps here that I am going to set tonight, but I am looking for something more long term.
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 27, 2019 8:16:12 GMT -5
UPDATE: 2/27/2019| RACE #2 | INTEREST | ORIGINAL | LAST UPDATE | THIS UPDATE | DIFFERENCE | | Auto Loans (2 cars) | 4.23% | $32,991.93 | $19,165.78 | $18,804.59 | -361.19 |
Total Paid in 2019: $724.51
Total Paid Overall: $14,187.34
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 26, 2019 22:05:50 GMT -5
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 23, 2019 22:38:36 GMT -5
startsmart- DANNNNG, you are cruising right through that list!  
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 21, 2019 21:42:01 GMT -5
So many cute shoes in here today....
*must not shop. *must not shop.
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 21, 2019 16:20:34 GMT -5
UPDATE 2/21| 2019 Savings | START | CURRENT | GOAL | STILL NEEDED | | Emergency Fund | $2,091.03 | $2,574.39 | $4,500.00 | $1,925.61 | | DS1's Savings | $1,750.51 | $1,850.51 | $2,000.00 | $149.49 | | DS2's Savings | $576.65 | $676.65 | $800.00 | $123.35 | | TOTALS | $4,418.19 | $5,101.55 | $7,300.00 | $2,198.45 |
NikiZ628 2/21/19 $5,101.55 (Goal $7,300 WIRS1) Trucking right along.... |
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 21, 2019 16:12:01 GMT -5
debthaven- I think that car is adorable! I would totally drive it!
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 21, 2019 16:09:55 GMT -5
I suck at organizing too. I can get the upstairs company ready pretty quickly most days (which is a huge improvement), but my cabinets, drawers, and closets are a mess. I've really thought about hiring an organizer to come in and help me set up a system I can keep up on my own. A newer friend of mine used to do that for a living so I might see if she wants a side gig to come help me out. I really need to figure out what to do with non-monthly paper and bills. Those end up in piles in various places and let's just say...it's not good. I have considered becoming a "professional organizer".... |
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 18, 2019 12:36:23 GMT -5
bankergurl- You are killing that P90x challenge. (I made it 2 says when I tried it haha). Don’t feel bad about having to unfollow your friends. Your mental health is more important than social media. ❤️
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 17, 2019 15:39:52 GMT -5
I am pretty worthless today. I am getting the mountain of laundry washed, dried, and if I am feeling really sassy, put away.
Dinner is thawing in the fridge- I froze some soup we had a few weeks ago, so that's dinner tonight. I hate days when I am this tired. Stupid thyroid.
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 17, 2019 15:34:53 GMT -5
The Marshalltown area of Iowa until Spring 2020 then on to Indianapolis. Briefly lived in Indy (still in Indiana). I think you will love it there. |
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 14, 2019 22:02:57 GMT -5
I spent $10 on 1/2 a dozen chocolate covered strawberries for H. A local nonprofit that helps underprivileged children in our county was selling them as a fundraiser. And $3 on a card.
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 13, 2019 13:19:45 GMT -5
UPDATE 2/13/2019
RACE#3
| Race #3 | Interest | Starting Balance | Last Update | This Update | Difference | | Citi Best Buy CC | 0% (18 months) | $1,534.92 | $664.21 | $557.41 | -106.80 |
NikiZ628(3): 2/13/19 $557.41 (3/14/18 $1,534.92, WIRR171)
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 13, 2019 12:34:04 GMT -5
Well it took a few days, but I finally got my kitchen finished. I managed to go through every cabinet and drawer, purging and organizing. I cleaned off the top of the fridge and organized the inside of the fridge and freezer. I even tackled under the sink (which was a scary place). It feels so nice to have it all in order again. It's the only room in the house that we haven't remodeled. It needs it, but it's has to wait until the attic conversion is finished. So, in the mean time, just having it organized and neat will do.
I purged/donated 94 items!
Total for my goal: 667/2,019 items
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 7, 2019 15:07:10 GMT -5
I have a few hours until I have to take DS1 to basketball practice. I am trying to will myself into the kitchen to do some cleaning....but the rainy, gray day is really working against me.
I've at least kept up on my daily cleaning schedule this week....
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Post by nikiz628 on Feb 6, 2019 20:52:38 GMT -5
Serious...DH and I keep about $1000 stashed in house. Some think stupid but just security if all atms down. I read somewhere that you should always have a minimum $500 cash in your home in case of an emergency. So, I don't think it's stupid at all! We generally have between $500-$1000 in our fire safe. |
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