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Fear not --

October 18th, 2011 at 03:35 pm


OK, I'm finding myself in that funk again - the one where I worry about losing my house should DH become unemployed and unable to find another job. Frown

Can't quite figure where or why this is coming from - DH hasn't eeked any sentiment about potential job loss, rather there has been a voluntary departure of an employee which has shifted a lot of work to DH's boss and himself.

We've discussed that when we buy another car in after we return the loaner to his friend at the end of Dec, that maybe we'll just go with a smaller car. We're finding that the gas goes MUCH farther and we can still cram all the kids in certain makes/models and don't necessarily need ANOTHER minivan. That will leave more money in the EF.

My kids are growing like weeds, and all of the sudden no one has any clothes that fit. I had good luck at Goodwill finding jeans for the oldest, who now needs navy blue uniform pants because his knee has gone through yet another pair of pants. I've told everyone that they'll get an extra blanket for their beds and they'll have to sleep in summer PJs for awhile longer. Halloween costumes are coming from the dress up bin because I'm not buying anyone anything when there's plenty to chose from.

I'm throwing money at the debt, while building up the EXTRANEOUS category.

I've done a really good job keeping within my weekly spending limits. As much as I'd love to go to Sam's Club and stock up on produce/staples/snacks, I don't have $300 sitting around to fund that trip. Until then, I'm going to CVS for my $2.49 gallon of milk, and doubling up on ECB and Walgreens dollars for toiletries and some cereal.

I'm retiring HGTV for awhile, makes me want to spend and spruce up my house for the Fall/Holidays. Not good for those who want to be frugal!

I needed baggies/aluminum foil/index cards/ construction paper/dog food yesterday, and I headed to Dollar Tree. I only spent $5.95 and got everything I needed.

I'd like to kick this feeling and move on to flourishing, rather than floundering. Anyone else feel like this?

3 Responses to “Fear not --”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    I know how you feel about the clothes. The girls always seem to need new things. This weekend is another shopping weekend for a pair of dress shoes, a pair of skinny jeans and more long sleeve shirts.

    I also just stocked up on dishwasher detergent and plastic baggies. Sometimes is seems everything is needed at once!

    And I agree. Keep away from the magazines, HGTV, home makeover blogs and pintrest...it only makes you pine for more!

  2. My English Castle Says:
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    Dishwasher detergent bought here too--and I bought a really big one. DD has outgrown virtually everything. I went to Old Navy and got some good buys on oversized long-sleeve tees to use as PJ tops for her. But the shoes! We seem to need new shoes every ten minutes.

    I get anxious like that occasionally. I find cleaning and cooking helps. Not sure why, but it does.

  3. PauletteGoddard Says:
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    I do. It's too easy for me to stay mired in a "this situation will never change for the better" negative thinking pattern. That way I don't have to take responsibility for much. I've tried affirmations and novenas but nobody can tell me for how long I have to do them before they become useful.

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