Since I can't make comments from home (darn those Mac-haters at Google!), first I'll say, no I didn't come up with turning the hangers around. I think I saw it on TV or in a magazine (but it was an awesome idea).
My plan to cut back on spending was hampered by 2 ceiling fans going out (we're having some heat-wave spells here) and my toaster oven calling it quits. The good news is, I replaced them all for $20 each. Because of the unexpected expense, I changed my mind about getting a new bag for my referee gear, so that was good. I'm using my soccer bag that I bought last year. My only complaint about the old bag is that it's too short for my flags. I'll just keep the flags loose in the trunk or I could B.C.'s big floppy yellow nylon bag (that's totally not as cool as my too small pink with black trim Adidas bag).
I bought myself a Diet Coke in a plastic bottle, too. I decided I deserved it after having my first-ever mamogram (which really wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be). The technician had REALLY cold hands! But she took the pictures fast and explained everything along the way.
And what's up with this Four Cheap Sisters? Mom is our Mom, not a fourth sister. I think the name should go back unless Chip is going to join.
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Don't beat yourself up about the back slides. Remember, the one unanimous goal was to reduce waste, all the other benefits, like saving money,etc are "extra".
ReplyDeleteI agree with the four sisters thing, how about going with "cats" instead of sisters. Also, Chip is neither vegan or vegetarian. Actually I'd like a different name altogether. Cheap Sisters is kinda negative. I can't think of anything really good but how about something like "The Cheap Cats" if we want to keep the cheap word or "The Frugal Felines"
How about Cool Cats?
ReplyDeleteI invited Chip to join, but she never responded to the invitation. I changed the name to reflect her participation, and also took out the vegan part. So, what's up, Chip? Gonna join us officially so you can make posts?
ReplyDeleteI can't change the name of the url of the blog without simply starting a new one. That would require transporting all of these entries over to the new site, which is more work than I'm willing to put in.
Also, agreed re: not worrying about "slip ups." I've made my first two purchases of 2009: a PBJ sandwich ($4.45) from Panera, and a cab ride ($6 after tip). Both of these, I could have done without. But they were cheap conveniences in the grand scheme of things, so whatev. (It's actually why I like my rules: as long as I am under budget for the year, I have lots and lots of flexibility.)
ReplyDeleteSo far my secret to my success has been not leaving the house...
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