Here is the perfect example of a non-Frugal shopping experience and what you do not want to do!!!
We changed our New Year's plans at the last minute and decided to go to a more kid friendly party. I saw my friend leaving work and asked if we could bring anything (his wife had said no the night before). He got a smile on his face and asked if I could bring a dip I had made last year.
Opps - I did not think of that. So at 10:00 tonight I ran to the store to pick up the items I did not have (almost all of them) and $20.00 later left the store depressed and swearing never to leave my house without coupons - again.
Coupons are a big part of what I do to save money. However, I need to remember that shopping and planning ahead will also help me stay frugal!!!
Showing posts with label New Year. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Year. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Monday, December 28, 2009
Prepping for the New Year
As I start prepping for the New Year and setting my resolutions/goals, I figure I will start with me. Why not :)
Three areas I want to work on this year are my fitness/health, time with my husband, and time with friends. (Before you ask where my children are - they are number 1. They currently get all my free time which is why these areas have been neglected).
My fitness and health - I really believe if I get into better shape and start eating better then I will have more energy to get things done. Easier said than done, however in January (with the doctor's ok) I will be starting up boot camp again. Now I just need to have my eating habits follow.
Time with my husband - Last year we did a really good job of having lunch together once a week. However, we somehow fell out of that habit and I am really looking forward to getting back into it this year.
Time with friends - I am blessed with a very close friend who has daughters the same age as mine. We are able to get together a few times a month with the girls, but we don't spend much time catching up as we are chasing the little ones. We have decided on a once a month girls night. At some point the group may get larger, however right now we want something simple so it will be the two of us having dinner or drinks catching up with out the chasing.
Three areas I want to work on this year are my fitness/health, time with my husband, and time with friends. (Before you ask where my children are - they are number 1. They currently get all my free time which is why these areas have been neglected).
My fitness and health - I really believe if I get into better shape and start eating better then I will have more energy to get things done. Easier said than done, however in January (with the doctor's ok) I will be starting up boot camp again. Now I just need to have my eating habits follow.
Time with my husband - Last year we did a really good job of having lunch together once a week. However, we somehow fell out of that habit and I am really looking forward to getting back into it this year.
Time with friends - I am blessed with a very close friend who has daughters the same age as mine. We are able to get together a few times a month with the girls, but we don't spend much time catching up as we are chasing the little ones. We have decided on a once a month girls night. At some point the group may get larger, however right now we want something simple so it will be the two of us having dinner or drinks catching up with out the chasing.
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