Weekly Money Check-up

I'm a little late with the Weekly Money Check-up but again, better late than never! I seem to be running a bit behind all week this week:( The Weekly Money Check-up is started each week by Ginna at My Pretty Pennies. I don't participate every week but like to do it when I can. 

1. The most I've spent this last week was on...Well, today it was a new chair. That doesn't really count as last week but it was a significant expense. My birthday is Sunday and after trying several chairs out we decided on a leather, swivel-rocker recliner. It is a small chair that fits me just right! We got it at Costco, of course!
2. Today I am thankful for...My new chair:)
3. Money can't buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was...
4. I will consider this week a success if...I get ready for stamping club!
5. This week I am looking forward to...spending Saturday with friends AND my birthday on Sunday!!!

I hope you have a great day and a wonderful weekend! Check back for the Sunday Night Chit-Chat! 

Weekly Money Check-up

The Weekly Money Check-up is started by Ginna at My Pretty Pennies. 

1. The most money I spent this week was on...the trip to my daughter's for my granddaughter's birthday.
2. Today I am thankful for...being home. It's nice to go but nicer to come home:)
3. Money can't buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy...My granddaughter's birthday party was so much fun. Watching her with her friends and seeing her personality at work. Visiting with family and friends. It was all good!
4. I will consider this week a success if...I get the house clean, laundry done, berries picked and stamping order sent in! Anything else will be frosting on the cake:)
5. My favorite part of the day is...the early morning. I love the promise of a fresh new day! My least favorite is around 5:00 in the evening. I am usually starting to drag by then.

Did you have any money challenges this week? Want to share?!!! Kat

Weekly Money Check-up

Happy Tuesday to you! Yesterday was going along good...walked 3 miles; did laundry; laid out in the sun for a bit to soak up a little Vitamin D; cleaned up the house a little; FORGOT A MEETING until my ride honked in the driveway!!! How embarrassing!!! So I ran out, asked her if she could give me 5 minutes, quickly changed my clothes, brushed my teeth and away we went (sans makeup--now that's scary)! It all turned out well and good but I couldn't believe I forgot about it, especially since I had mentioned it to my husband just that morning! In my defense, this was a quarterly meeting and I had forgotten to write it on the calendar. Anyone else out there have lapses in memory?


Yesterday was Ginna's Weekly Money Check-up over at My Pretty Pennies but since I was busy forgetting things I didn't get around to playing till today. I love the picture she used for the Check-up this week! Sooo, here goes...

1. The most money I spent this last week was on...Our 33rd wedding anniversary:) We stayed in a motel for two nights in Lake Oswego, Oregon, ate in restaurants and bought lots of groceries to bring home. This was a definite splurge!
2. Today I am thankful for...33 years of marriage to the same man! And especially thankful that being married to him just keeps getting better.
3. Money can't buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was...A nice long visit with my brother. Not a phone call or a text or an email but a nice, long, face-to-face visit:) The time went by so fast; I'm going to have to schedule more of those.
4. I will consider this week a success if...I get the Father's Day cards made and mailed! Now, that shouldn't be too hard, should it?
5. I am currently reading...I am beginning to hate this question because I haven't been reading much lately so am still reading the same books--A Time to Dance by Karen Kingsbury (I promise I will finish this one today!); I Will Die Free by Noble Alexander (with Kay Rizzo); and Ask the Animals by Bruce R. Coston, D.V.M. I am also still reading my new Weight Watchers magazine!

What were your money challenges and successes last week? 

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope to be back tomorrow with a finished project or two.  Kat

Weekly Money Check-Up

It's time again for the Weekly Money Check-up! This post is originated by Ginna at My Pretty Pennies.

1. The most I spent this last week was on groceries! Hubby and I went to Costco yesterday and it was a whopper! Plus I had an eye exam and purchased new glasses--also at Costco. Got a new pair of shoes at Costco too but that will be another post:) My brother says "if you can't buy it at Costco, you don't need it!"
2. Today I am thankful for the fun town day I had with my husband yesterday.
3. Money can't buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was blogging! I had a great time blogging last week and "playing" along with Carla's Sunday Night Chit-Chat; Ginna's Weekly Money Check-up and Sandra's Happy Homemaker Monday! Now we need a Wacky Wednesday and a Friday Finish! Anybody game?!!!
4. I will consider this week a success if I finish the doll dress I am crocheting; finish making my new clothes pin bag and get the cards made that need to go out this week.
5. One craft I would like to master is knitting. I knit I have never tried to knit garments. I would love to have a sweater knit with my own two hands.

Well, that's it for today. Have a great Tuesday and I hope it's warm and sunny where you are. We have rain and it's 46 degrees F (brrr!). Kat

Weekly Money Check-Up

Ginna at My Pretty Pennies has a Weekly Money Check-Up and I thought it would be fun to play along this week. I think this will help me to be a little more aware of my money. 


I have a book that I am going to dust off and start reading again, The Energy of Money by Maria Nemeth, Ph.D. This book suggests it will help you:

• Uncover the hidden landscape of beliefs, patterns, and habits that underlie and sometimes subvert your everyday use of money and personal resources
• Tame the dragons of driven behavior and busyholism
• Defuse fears of deprivation and scarcity
• Embrace and work through paradox and confusion
• Consciously focus your money energy
• Clear yourself to receive the energy and support of others and the universe
• Develop and stay on your personal path to abundance

So, I guess you know what will be on my reading table for the next week! I am always thinking I need to "make more" and my husband says I just need to "spend less". Hmmm!

Soooo...here goes with the Weekly Money Check-Up:

1. The most I've spent this last week was on food at the Sumpter Flea Market--$14.
2. Today I am thankful for a day alone:) Don't get too many of those!
3. Money can't buy happiness. One free thing I did last week that made me happy was cuddling with our English Bulldog puppy Rocky! He is such a cuddlebug!
4. I will consider this week a success if I get my desk cleaned off! I think I can make it through Saturday without spending anymore money!
5. I am really trying to get some sewing done--tote bags (for gifts), doll clothes (granddaughter's birthday is coming up), clothes pin bag (out of old blue jeans) so our puppy will quit chewing up my clothes pins! However, these things will likely still be on my list next week:( Really need a "round tuit"!

I would love to hear how you have been doing with your spending. What is your spending challenge? I have two BIG challenges--buying Stampin' Up! stuff (I try really hard to NOT spend more than I make but sometimes...) and purchasing gifts for those I love. I am going to TRY to make more gifts this year to bring the $$$ amount down. 

Have a great day; the weekend is almost here! Kat