My husband and I had big plans to go to Brookfield Zoo today, but then the rain started. Instead, we roamed around IKEA and bought a few things for our patio and had an absolutely huge lunch (appetizer, desert, entrees, and a drink) at one of my favorite restaurants, Pappadeaux. It was good quality time.
I’m never taking my husband grocery shopping with me again. We went to pick up a few things and walked out spending far more than I intended. Cookies, crackers, and frozen pizzas made their way into my cart, when I rarely buy those things. Hope it all lasts until next payday!
Date night and enough flowers to make a balcony feel like summer. The free patio furniture from my parents helped, too.
For the first time in eleven years (meaning EVER) I bounced a check. I deposited my paycheck the same day that our rent check was cashed, and the rent check obviously won in the race to my account.
It’s probably not a new development, but I’ve noticed as of late how reluctant bloggers are to disclose exactly how much they make blogging and from which sources. Even at a blogging conference I was at earlier panelist said that they would not be discussing how much they make, which seems a little ridiculous when the panel is about making money blogging.
Luckily (for someone, I don’t know who), I don’t find the subject that taboo. Here’s how April breaks down…
Total = $557.24
I didn’t reach my $600 goal, but I’m still happy with this month’s earnings. May’s goal is $250 and I’ll be back again in a month to tell you all about it!
My husband and I may not have a lot, but we like and appreciate what we have, and want to keep it safe. We also can’t afford to replace anything should it ever be stolen. A wireless security system from Protect America can keep us and our belongings safe.
Since we live in a busy apartment complex and I’m home alone many nights, I’ve felt vulnerable more than once. I’ve seen suspicious people walking around at night, cops settling disputes at other apartments, and broken car windshields. It’s only a matter of time until the thieves move from cars to apartments and I make a point of keeping our shades drawn so they can’t see the plethora of electronics in our office.
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Due to our recent splurges, I kept myself cooped up and away from any cash registers this weekend. I’m hoping to keep it up until our trip to Vegas later this month!
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