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Cash Queen: Introduction (First few hours)

August 20th, 2010 at 07:29 pm


Ok, so I decided to dive into the cash only pool.

I went to the bank to withdraw my $250. Ten - $20s and One - $50. I'd like to not spend the $50 - I'm using a bit of psychology here with myself.

I told DH that this went into enforcement today. He laughed and said, "I've been disarmed" - referring to his penchant for $1.88 debits for coffee and $1.89 Slim Jims at the gas station when he does his gas fill-ups. I have $40 for him - gas money for the week (through Sat, 8-28) and his "goodies". I did offer to purchase him a canister of Slim Jims at Aldi's - or whatever their version is, I know I've seen them there.

While at the bank, I withdrew our monthly tuition payment of $420 - drove it over to the business office and paid.

I put gas into my car - $35 worth. I had to go into the station to pay first. I had to get a receipt.

Soccer-playing Son #2 needed cleats for his soccer game tomorrow. New ones (not the best brand) were on sale for $16 at Target and they were sold out. We went to the used sports place and found almost-perfect Nike brand for $10.81.

The change from transactions is going into the "fun fund" jar. It presently has $3.00 in it (change from my purse) and today I found a nickle at the park.

Rather than run through the drive-thru for $1 frostys, we came home and opened a $1.35 2L of Pepsi from our stasth which I was saving for entertaining, but it *is* 90+ degrees in the sun and we were at the park and my boys are a grimy mess, so it is time to enjoy a cold Pepsi!

Stay tuned.

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5 Responses to “Cash Queen: Introduction (First few hours)”

  1. Jerry Says:
    August 20th, 2010 at 08:07 pm 1282334848
    1282334848

    It's a great idea to work with the cash pool and I hope it leads the DH away from those $1.88 debit transactions! I think that you will have some insurance of being able to track things better, as well. Good luck!
    Jerry

  2. Ima saver Says:
    August 20th, 2010 at 10:51 pm 1282344716
    1282344716

    Good start! It really makes you think when you pay cash instead of using debit cards.

  3. Homebody Says:
    August 20th, 2010 at 11:58 pm 1282348738
    1282348738

    Very impressive. I was planning to pick up DH's paycheck and start myself today, but I am still feeling crappy (summer cold/allergies?). I will start Monday (if I feel like going to town).

  4. creditcardfree Says:
    August 21st, 2010 at 01:47 am 1282355257
    1282355257

    Sounds like a great start!

  5. baselle Says:
    August 21st, 2010 at 01:54 am 1282355662
    1282355662

    Yay for finding that nickel. Big Grin

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