So today is technically the first day of my new budget year. Yay me, right?! Some bills came in (expected) and I almost choked at how much we spent over the last month or so! Egads... thankfully, the money has been put away for everything (recital outfits, monthly bills etc), but it still hurts!
That being said I sat down and updated the checkbook and paid all of the bills that have come in over the last week. I also made a shopping list for the next week (including our New Year's Eve party - our year to host). I haven't hit the road to shop yet, but I'll be doing that today. This trip will not be inexpensive since we're serving ribs and a flank steak, but since we only host once every 3 years we'll be just fine :-) I planned my side dish and breakfast dish around leftover ham from Christmas so I saved money there. Our dinners will be quick and easy meals for the next few days until I am fully back on my feet next week when the kids are all back in school. Until then we're taking it as we go... eating breakfast for dinner, leftovers and whatnot that we throw together from the freezer and pantry. Since we're all home (no work or school) we have the luxury of time... it's a nice change of pace!
My financial goal for the next week are to stay out of all restaurants (fast food or sit down) and eat food here at home. My personal goal is to get all of our Christmas decorations down and stored away (after the carpet is laid tomorrow morning in the basement!).
Happy New Year!
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