August is serious shut down month. I suppose you could say my finances are on furlough, or something of the sort. In a previous post I mentioned that it is an extra paycheck month and I've already paid the mortgage ($1,750) and made a tuition payment ($700) to the high school, so those are usual and off the books.
It is time to tackle the real estate property bills.
Amount to taxes: $4,250.00
Amount for fixed bills: $1,500
Amount for living: $1,250
My mom gave me four coupons for free miniature golf at a local park. That will defray some of the cost of our August outing/entertainment for family.
Looking back into cutting food costs. I got lazy and will admit to buying frozen waffles in bulk at Sam's Club because it was easy and they were *only* $9 for tons. The baking plan that I mapped out earlier in the month never happened.
Younger daughter and rightful puppy owner is chipping in for the vet expense of $60 for the 8/1 visit.
Our August birthday boy will be getting a sports item for soccer season.
As far as BTS items, the only badly needed item will be new gym shoes for one son. I will watch the sales at Kohl's for that and hopefully use a xx% off coupon and my mom's charge card (to pay right after purchase). I've definitely learned that it is worth it to invest in good shoes. Last year "cheap shoes" cost me $25 x 2 for the youngest daughter. I've started shopping smarter and looking at the discount shoe room at Von Maur. I ended up getting each daughter, different and very cute Sperry Topsiders for $60 on sale. I don't ordinarily spend that much, but I imagine we'll get more than one year out of them.
This was mostly a list to remind myself that this can be done without frustration and anxiety.
Ready for August, bring it on
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