I have become SUCH a consumer lately. I know that I should probably try to do a "no spending" (beyond the necessities) month in September, but I'm a wuss. I'm worried I wouldn't stick to it. I can think of a handful of things already that would be considered "luxuries" -- moms group, paint I need to buy tomorrow, a haircut, etc. And the holidays are coming... I need fall decorations... and I'm the midst of this "mommy makeover"... excuses, excuses....
So instead -- I am going to make a pact with myself that I will (gulp -- can I do this??) only get Starbucks on the weekends. I know, I know... such a sacrifice! But I have been getting Starbucks EVERY. DAY. That is a lot of money -- $4.15 x 30 = $124.50!! So starting tomorrow, (which, wee hee! happens to be a weekend!!) September will be a weekend-only Starbucks month. Can I do it?? Stay tuned.... :)
Friday, August 31, 2007
Monday, August 27, 2007
A small step...
So in my quest to be more green --- I have made a few baby steps:
~We finished up our kitchen sponges and we are now using cloths to wash dishes instead. I know that's not a HUGE deal, but that's a tiny bit less trash that we are putting out there!
~Even though we still have another package of paper napkins, we have been using cloth.
~I haven't bought any paper towels since we ran out way back when (despite DH's complaints!). Rags/towels work just as well!!
So those are my tiny steps forward. I also went to the farmers' market last weekend. I can't remember if I posted that already.
Here's a picture of my little punkin to start out the week. When I was little, my dad made me a little cradle to rock my dolls in. Well, I finally took it out for N because she's getting to that stage (she has started dragging around a baby doll we got from a friend), and she climbed right in!! She was quite pleased with herself. Climbing is her new talent/obsession. We got a Little Tykes table and chairs in the mail today, and instead of sitting at the table and calmly coloring - as I had pictured her doing when I ordered it - she proceeded to climb up and stand on the table and chortle to herself. Such an adventurer! :)
~We finished up our kitchen sponges and we are now using cloths to wash dishes instead. I know that's not a HUGE deal, but that's a tiny bit less trash that we are putting out there!
~Even though we still have another package of paper napkins, we have been using cloth.
~I haven't bought any paper towels since we ran out way back when (despite DH's complaints!). Rags/towels work just as well!!
So those are my tiny steps forward. I also went to the farmers' market last weekend. I can't remember if I posted that already.
Here's a picture of my little punkin to start out the week. When I was little, my dad made me a little cradle to rock my dolls in. Well, I finally took it out for N because she's getting to that stage (she has started dragging around a baby doll we got from a friend), and she climbed right in!! She was quite pleased with herself. Climbing is her new talent/obsession. We got a Little Tykes table and chairs in the mail today, and instead of sitting at the table and calmly coloring - as I had pictured her doing when I ordered it - she proceeded to climb up and stand on the table and chortle to herself. Such an adventurer! :)
Thursday, August 23, 2007
The text
OK I'm a computer dummy. I couldn't figure out how to get the text on my previous post without it getting all screwy :)
Anyway - that's not a great picture of my hair (and pardon the babe sleeping in her Mei Tei in front of me!) because it's in shadow and tucked behind my ears, but there you have it :)
I feel like a kazillion times better! :)
Anyway - that's not a great picture of my hair (and pardon the babe sleeping in her Mei Tei in front of me!) because it's in shadow and tucked behind my ears, but there you have it :)
I feel like a kazillion times better! :)
The haircut is in two hours!!
I will post before & after pictures later today or tomorrow. I'm so nervous!
I think I am going with the "pob" (thanks BT for giving me the correct lingo!):
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
No-Spend September??
OK so I am pondering doing something I read about on one of my message boards. Not spending any $$ in September beyond what we need -- groceries and such. Can I do it?? I also really need to cut back on Starbucks, so I'm also pondering a No Starbucks September. EEK! That frightens me...
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Long time, no post...
Holy schnikey I have been a slacker at this blogging thing! (Thanks for the reminder, Geeners!!)
So I met one of my "green goals" yesterday. We finally went to the farmers market!! It was quite small, but that's probably because it's so stinkin' hot out. I got some zukes, tomatoes, and potatoes. I will make some zucchini bread later today or tomorrow and maybe take a loaf to our new neighbors.
There really hasn't been much to write about lately. I have created a playroom area in my office for N, I am working on painting the kitchen/family room bit by bit, and when I'm not working on those things, we are playing or I'm trying to get some of my work done (around the house AND for my paying job).
I've been in the midst of a "Mommy Makeover", too. I am not happy with my appearance lately. I don't put much energy into it, and I end up looking REALLY frumpy. I know have some excess weight to lose, and that's slowly coming off (7 pounds down, 28 to go!), but in the meantime, I need to take care of me. I have a haircut scheduled for Thursday and I have started getting some nicer clothes. I have a pair of shorts, a top, and some pants. That's all that two long days at the mall netted me. This is tough!! I'm making sure to buy things that really work for me, and things that are NICE.
That's been life lately -- oh and also working on the nursery at church. I need to get some quotes on carpet, cabinets, etc. and present it to the Vestry next month. I have organized/cleaned everything really well, and now it's time to really fix it up. We had a new girl there this morning, and I think both the mom and the baby had a good time. So hopefully that is another young family !! She was the only one there besides N, so that gives you an idea about how few families we have. :(
So I met one of my "green goals" yesterday. We finally went to the farmers market!! It was quite small, but that's probably because it's so stinkin' hot out. I got some zukes, tomatoes, and potatoes. I will make some zucchini bread later today or tomorrow and maybe take a loaf to our new neighbors.
There really hasn't been much to write about lately. I have created a playroom area in my office for N, I am working on painting the kitchen/family room bit by bit, and when I'm not working on those things, we are playing or I'm trying to get some of my work done (around the house AND for my paying job).
I've been in the midst of a "Mommy Makeover", too. I am not happy with my appearance lately. I don't put much energy into it, and I end up looking REALLY frumpy. I know have some excess weight to lose, and that's slowly coming off (7 pounds down, 28 to go!), but in the meantime, I need to take care of me. I have a haircut scheduled for Thursday and I have started getting some nicer clothes. I have a pair of shorts, a top, and some pants. That's all that two long days at the mall netted me. This is tough!! I'm making sure to buy things that really work for me, and things that are NICE.
That's been life lately -- oh and also working on the nursery at church. I need to get some quotes on carpet, cabinets, etc. and present it to the Vestry next month. I have organized/cleaned everything really well, and now it's time to really fix it up. We had a new girl there this morning, and I think both the mom and the baby had a good time. So hopefully that is another young family !! She was the only one there besides N, so that gives you an idea about how few families we have. :(
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