My uncle sent us a Christmas check for $200 - totally unexpected, and delightful.
I ended up purchasing a family membership to the Museum of Science and Industry during our visit there on Monday with the inlaws. The kids loved what we saw and there are always IMAX movies to see and new exhibits. We already know the three things we'll hit on our next visit.
I am going to purchase our own membership to Sam's Club for $40. I would like to have my own card and be able to pay with my own check, rather than having to coordinate with my mom whenever I'd like to go.
DD is having her party tonight - the $20 chocolate fountain was the hugest hit ever. I bought the chocolate for it with a 50% off coupon at Michaels. I see that I could get very chubby eating my way through a delish fondue event!
More cultural events: taking the girls downtown on Friday to the Art Institute with friends to see the Thorne Rooms - some of which are decorated. I still have a train pass, and we won't be eating down there. Plus the weather is nice and we'll walk from Union Station.
And if I adhere to the budget, our EF should be at $15,600 by the start of Jan.
Happy New Year!
Unexpected gift and the joy of memberships
December 30th, 2010 at 04:53 am
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