* Budgeted $100 for groceries and household items, spent $99.46

* DH has summer hours and is off work by 2:00 PM on Fridays. He took the boys to see "The Avengers" - used a $10 gift card and bought $1 snacks at CVS. Had a fun time, though it riled the kids up and they were all different characters: Capt. America vs Hulk vs Thor made for an interesting pillow fight.

* Older daughter made $112 babysitting this week, three separate families. We'll be getting her finances in order next week at the bank. Younger daughter made $48 babysitting this week (one day).

* Nationals are 7/5 for my younger Irish dancer. She competes at one grade below the highest level and is dancing 8-hand figures. Should be an interesting event, we're happy it is local - downtown Chicago

* I spent $1.00 at the resale store connected with our local hospital: $.50 for a cute Graduation frame that I put a picture of my 8th grade graduate in. ANd $.50 for "Smart Couples Finish Rich" - I guess I'm need some reassurance that I'm doing things right. I'm no longer lamenting my last $8.60 book "Moneysaving Mom's Guide to Budgeting" - I fretted about the expense, but then I read that all proceeds from the book went to Compassion International.

* My best friend, the single 46-year old sweet person but poor money manager, thinks she is pregnant after a brief relationship. She's been to the doctor and the test came back negative, though the doctor said it is too early to definatively say she isn't yet. She has all the symptoms of pregnancy, and she unfortunately had unprotected sex with her new (now gone) boyfriend. This will be a very interesting tale to tell ...

* Should be a low-spend weekend

* Looking at some furniture on MOnday that was listed on craigslist. I'm hopeful that it looks as nice in person as it does in the photo. $500 for two Ethan Allen sofas and ottoman. My present couch and loveseat are rather industrial from 7+ years of little kids and it is time for an upgrade