Costly car repair is looming. DH initially thought it was the starter on his minivan. A call to repair shop estimated it was a $500 repair. The engine light came on and our mechanic ran the diagnostics. It appears that the whole computer unit needs to be replaced or it is a sensor of some type. And it has to be done at a dealer. Estimate of our mechanic $700 to $800. Possibly more, maybe less if it is the sensor. I have in hand for this repair $503, of which I was frittering away for a new carpet purchase for the four bedrooms.
Usually on Sundays I get my mom's ads and coupons. I skipped today, because I'm really attempting to keep our living expenses (gas/groceries/miscellaneous) under $300 for 1/4 to 1/17. Our freezer and fridge are pretty well stocked. It was odd to not get the ads or coupons, but that would completely derail the course I am on. My mom is saving the coupons for me for the next two weeks. I should admit that I have a difficult time realizing that "things will be on sale again" and this isn't my last chance ever to purchase "x" at "cost".
Kids are back in school tomorrow. I imagine that I'll spend the day packing away the Christmas decorations and bringing some semblance back to the household.
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