because I filled up my mid-size SUV for $32.65 ($2.35 a gallon) and I found a receipt from July that reads $67.35!!! The nice thing is that I'm conserving driving as much as possible because money is so tight. Hubby has brought in some money from side work and a garage sale...however, my 14 year old washer and dryer are on their way out. The dryer doesn't dry and we're hang drying everything...(can you say crusty towels?) Thankfully, the washer works...so, I can wait...because we're hoping to find some deals on Black Friday.
I'm within my food and gas budget and may have some left over! If I do, it will go to the hoiday fund because we're expecting a mini family reunion and we're hosting. This was decided last year (when we had two incomes!)...my mom said she would pitch in money for food costs.
I'm still working as much as I can...and it's equaling a part time job. My extra hourly is about $40 an hour...so, that's much better than if I went to Starbucks for 20 hours a week to earn the same amount. My goal is to earn $50 extra a day-4x a week...$800 a month. Plus, hubby has applied for a few positions and I know it's just a matter of time. We're in limbo and it sucks...BUT, our marriage is doing good. We're making a point to hold on to God and to one another and we're suriving. I'm looking to God more than my husband and that means releasing control...ouch...but true and necessary.
So...we've been CASH only...and eating frugally. We had a big lunch of chips/dip and turkey sandwiches...so, for dinner I'm making French Onion soup. With onions $0.38 a lb...this meal will be a few dollars. Also, I purchased 10 lb. potatoes for $0.68!!!!
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