Monday Accountability

jessica490 · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend?

2. Any progress towards goals?

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time?

jessica490 · October 2014

1. Friday- $20 haircut+tip for me

Saturday- $208 Vet Apt, $18 food for dinner with friends at home

Sunday- $56 Dog grooming

2. $140 to savings

More will go to our house principle account this week/weekend

3. I love pumpkins/fall decorations, haunted houses, watching Hocus Pocus on TV 500 times, Cider and apples...I just love it all!! Wish I could get to Salem one of these years...we keep planning on going but we are always trying to save $ for something else.

cbee817 · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend? Expected- groceries ($111), DH needed a new headlight ($55), Dinner with DH's parents ($50), Target ($100).

2. Any progress towards goals? We ordered our mattress Friday afternoon- it's set to arrive on Saturday ($1,643). We also ordered a 8x11 rug ($979) and rug pads ($55). We just need to get a new comforter (king size even though we're getting a queen- we need the bigger size) and maybe a small bench for at the end of the bed. $500 was also put into savings from my paycheck this week.

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time? Weather, pumpkins, mums, sweaters, boots, and football. Also making the girls their halloween costumes- it's chilly here, so they've opted to be Care Bears- found some cute ideas on pinterest and I should have next weekend (while they're napping) to get them done.

strickland8052 · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend?

Bad. We went to the beach with my parents. I budgeted $180 for the whole trip, mainly for food and gas on the way down there and back (room was paid by dad's job since it was technically a work trip for him, and food while down there was paid by my parents). The good news is I stayed well within my budget for food and gas. The bad is that we spent an additional $130 on clothes for myself and H, plus birthday gifts for my little cousins. All were purchased on sale and/or great thrift stores, so I don't feel too bad. The birthday gifts were a planned purchase for next month, and the clothes were much needed.

2. Any progress towards goals?

Deposited another $500 into savings. Yay!

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time?

Everything! October is my favorite time of year. My number one favorite thing is getting a tiny, baby pumpkin for our doggy. She LOVES them and flips out when we give it to her. She throws it in the air, tries to eat it, chases it around like a ball. It is so adorable.

hoffse · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend? Pretty good, all things considering. We went to an engagement party, so spent about $55 on a gift plus card/wrapping paper. We also filled up both cars with gas, so that was $70. Plus around $110 for groceries (we stocked up on paper products too). Finally, we spent $30 on bakeware organizers. We cleared one of our large base cabinets in the kitchen, and H installed 3 of those organizers in a row. We are using them to store platters, chip & dips, egg plates, etc - it's awesome! I can finally get to our platters without disassembling an entire cabinet each time I want to use one!

2. Any progress towards goals? We put $2,300 toward savings. We have also planned out our other house expenses/projects for the next few months so we can budget and cash flow those items appropriately.

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time? My birthday is the week before Halloween! So I like that, lol I also love pumpkins, cider, Halloween candy, etc. We are decorating for fall this upcoming weekend, and I think we'll get trick-or-treaters this year. Very excited!

vlagrl29 · October 2014

1 - dinner out for our anniversary ($120) and drinks ($11), lunch out on saturday between gigs ($14), grocery ($24), pumpkins ($20), dinner on saturday ($9), gas for DH's car ($39)

2 - not this week

3 - I love all the decor, trick or treaters, scary movies and dressing up DD. I also love the weather.

Xstatic3333 · October 2014

1. Actually it was pretty good for once. H spent $50 plus gas on guys' weekend, but profited some leftover beer nobody wanted. I spent $40 on a tank of gas, $34 on dinner with friends, and $70 on Christmas presents at a harvest fair I went to.

2. Since all my expensive dive activities got cancelled, we decided to "splurge" on using that money to restart our travel fund. Another trip is just as much on the baby bucket list as paying off the cars, so that's how I'm justifying it. Really, travel spending is just my worst vice I think. After lots of hemming and hawing about Europe vs. the Carribbean, we finally found a trip we're equally excited about-Macchu Picchu. It's surprisingly affordable. Hopefully we can go at some point next year during Peru's dry season. Weren't some other people on the board considering that trip too?

3. I just looovveee Halloween. I love haunted houses, haunted corn mazes, passing out candy, all of it. I have bad luck about having to work on the weekend with all of the Halloween parties, so I haven't gotten to wear a costume in a while. I'm hoping for an invite this year so I can go as Piper from Orange is the New Black, who some say I resemble. I figure it's an easy costume-just get some orange scrubs and carry around a screwdriver.

hoffse · October 2014

Xstatic3333 said:

1. Actually it was pretty good for once. H spent $50 plus gas on guys' weekend, but profited some leftover beer nobody wanted. I spent $40 on a tank of gas, $34 on dinner with friends, and $70 on Christmas presents at a harvest fair I went to.

2. Since all my expensive dive activities got cancelled, we decided to "splurge" on using that money to restart our travel fund. Another trip is just as much on the baby bucket list as paying off the cars, so that's how I'm justifying it. Really, travel spending is just my worst vice I think. After lots of hemming and hawing about Europe vs. the Carribbean, we finally found a trip we're equally excited about-Macchu Picchu. It's surprisingly affordable. Hopefully we can go at some point next year during Peru's dry season. Weren't some other people on the board considering that trip too?

3. I just looovveee Halloween. I love haunted houses, haunted corn mazes, passing out candy, all of it. I have bad luck about having to work on the weekend with all of the Halloween parties, so I haven't gotten to wear a costume in a while. I'm hoping for an invite this year so I can go as Piper from Orange is the New Black, who some say I resemble. I figure it's an easy costume-just get some orange scrubs and carry around a screwdriver.

That was us! We probably won't be doing it next year because it looks like our time off is going to coincide with their rainy season - but I had that entire trip researched/planned! Seems like the key is spending a few days in the Sacred Valley (not Cusco, which is actually higher than Machu Picchu) to acclimate to the altitude.

Xstatic3333 · October 2014

hoffse said:

Xstatic3333 said:

1. Actually it was pretty good for once. H spent $50 plus gas on guys' weekend, but profited some leftover beer nobody wanted. I spent $40 on a tank of gas, $34 on dinner with friends, and $70 on Christmas presents at a harvest fair I went to.

2. Since all my expensive dive activities got cancelled, we decided to "splurge" on using that money to restart our travel fund. Another trip is just as much on the baby bucket list as paying off the cars, so that's how I'm justifying it. Really, travel spending is just my worst vice I think. After lots of hemming and hawing about Europe vs. the Carribbean, we finally found a trip we're equally excited about-Macchu Picchu. It's surprisingly affordable. Hopefully we can go at some point next year during Peru's dry season. Weren't some other people on the board considering that trip too?

3. I just looovveee Halloween. I love haunted houses, haunted corn mazes, passing out candy, all of it. I have bad luck about having to work on the weekend with all of the Halloween parties, so I haven't gotten to wear a costume in a while. I'm hoping for an invite this year so I can go as Piper from Orange is the New Black, who some say I resemble. I figure it's an easy costume-just get some orange scrubs and carry around a screwdriver.

That was us! We probably won't be doing it next year because it looks like our time off is going to coincide with their rainy season - but I had that entire trip researched/planned! Seems like the key is spending a few days in the Sacred Valley (not Cusco, which is actually higher than Machu Picchu) to acclimate to the altitude.

Good tip! I am a bit nervous about the altitude. We are going to plan to go with a tour group (probably G Adventures) and hike to Machu Picchu, but I may ask if we can get an extra day somewhere since I've really never been above 6000 feet in my life. Where are you thinking of now?

noffgurl · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend?

Not too bad considering. We had planned for the fair, didn't get as far as we thought it would, but didn't go over budget either. Mom actually bought all of the dog food this week, so that saved us quite a bit.

2. Any progress towards goals?

Yes, since my main goal at the moment is to really crack down on spending and what not.

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time?

Absolutely Everything! LOL.

abrewer5 · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend? Not too bad. We went out for the football game $50, had friends over for dinner Friday $20 and gas $30

2. Any progress towards goals? Yes! Put $500 in savings. Felt really good.

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time? I love anything haunted and scary, whether it's movies, walking tours, haunted houses. And I also really love handing out candy. H and I just moved into a neighborhood and I haven't lived in one since I was 6 so I was really excited to get to hand out candy last year and can't wait to do it again this year!

hoffse · October 2014

Xstatic3333 said:

hoffse said:

Xstatic3333 said:

1. Actually it was pretty good for once. H spent $50 plus gas on guys' weekend, but profited some leftover beer nobody wanted. I spent $40 on a tank of gas, $34 on dinner with friends, and $70 on Christmas presents at a harvest fair I went to.

2. Since all my expensive dive activities got cancelled, we decided to "splurge" on using that money to restart our travel fund. Another trip is just as much on the baby bucket list as paying off the cars, so that's how I'm justifying it. Really, travel spending is just my worst vice I think. After lots of hemming and hawing about Europe vs. the Carribbean, we finally found a trip we're equally excited about-Macchu Picchu. It's surprisingly affordable. Hopefully we can go at some point next year during Peru's dry season. Weren't some other people on the board considering that trip too?

3. I just looovveee Halloween. I love haunted houses, haunted corn mazes, passing out candy, all of it. I have bad luck about having to work on the weekend with all of the Halloween parties, so I haven't gotten to wear a costume in a while. I'm hoping for an invite this year so I can go as Piper from Orange is the New Black, who some say I resemble. I figure it's an easy costume-just get some orange scrubs and carry around a screwdriver.

That was us! We probably won't be doing it next year because it looks like our time off is going to coincide with their rainy season - but I had that entire trip researched/planned! Seems like the key is spending a few days in the Sacred Valley (not Cusco, which is actually higher than Machu Picchu) to acclimate to the altitude.

Good tip! I am a bit nervous about the altitude. We are going to plan to go with a tour group (probably G Adventures) and hike to Machu Picchu, but I may ask if we can get an extra day somewhere since I've really never been above 6000 feet in my life. Where are you thinking of now?

Yeah I would read up on the TripAdvisor forums about altitude. It sounds like the people who live there and who have actually hiked the Inca Trail suggest spending 3-4 days at altitude before the hike. The altitude on the hike is higher than Cusco, I think. There are lots of ruins throughout the Sacred Valley, so most people suggest spending a couple days in the SV to see the ruins there and begin acclimation, then a couple days in Cusco (since it's higher) and then starting the hike.

I'm not sure where we're going to go next year, but H has gotten into Paris recently, for some reason. I don't really know why because he's been there before. However, I have never been there, so if he wants to go to Paris, I'm not going to say no! We've also kicked around the idea of going to Istanbul. However, it looks like our travel time will be in December, and that's kind of the wrong time of year to go to Turkey if you want to see other parts of the country (the caves in Capadoccia, etc.). The weather in Paris would be sort of crummy that time of year, but at least it ought to be lit up for the holidays, and it sounds like there are virtually no crowds at any of the museums that time of year. There's a lot to be said for the no crowds thing...

KatieCutie05 · October 2014

1.How MM was your weekend? Not too bad - we were at myrtle beach and stayed on budget there for once. Other then that we spent 30 on baby clothes and 20 on lunch.

2. Any progress towards goals?

200 to our "car payoff fund" and 170 to baby savings... too low but we do have a lot of expenses from not doing sinking funds like we should have.

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time?

Pumpkin everything... thats about it. I hate the cold.

SlurpeeLove · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend?
Good. Stayed within our budget. Spent $77 on groceries, $24 at Target, $16 at Petsmart.

2. Any progress towards goals?
Paid off our first credit card! Put back the $200 we had to borrow from savings.

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time?
We bought the dog a Halloween costume and I got a scarecrow tabletop feature for my dining table.

smbenevides1989 · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend?

Pretty decent. Stayed within budget on mostly everything. I did spend a couple of bucks over on a birthday present for a friend.

2. Any progress towards goals?

We got some extra money since DH didn't use any vacation at all last fiscal year at work. It was an unexpected sum of money, so we are keeping in our account to cover expenses while I'm on leave. If we don't use it by the end of December, we will use it for paying off debt.

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time?

I love the scary things, pumplins, pumpkin picking, trick or treating, the costumes, corn mazes, you name it. I love taking DD trick or treating each year. I cant wait to take DD2 out also.

blondie42107 · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend?
Okay. $102 on groceries, $85 at Sams, $80 family pictures sitting fee/deposit, $20 eating out/coffee.

2. Any progress towards goals?
I'm assisting with a program at work so my hours have increased. Loving the extra money!

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time?
I adore fall. So the colors, candy, getting the kids costumes, Starbucks PSL, etc.

lifeonthehill · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend? Great! On Sunday H spent $15 on hockey and $30 at dinner. I also spent $14 at dinner Saturday. I did manage to make an extra $25 on Sunday night by covering someones shift so that kept us well within budget.

2. Any progress towards goals? None this week and none again until Nov. 1st.

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time? The leaves!

Wulfgar · October 2014

1. How MM was your weekend? Not good, took my parents out so they could help celebrate MW's birthday that was $70. I got my son and I hair cuts, he had an accident at the hair cut place so I gave both hair dressers a $5 tip so the total cost was $26. Over spent on groceries by $40. They also finally repaved our street so we should be getting our portion of the cost soon. We will have 30 days to pay in cash or they add it to our taxes.

2. Any progress towards goals? Put another $50 towards my credit card.

3. What are your favorite things about Halloween time? Everything except the haunted houses since I startle easily. The last one I went to though was nice since my now wife was hugging on me from the front and another girl I didn't know was hugging me from behind.

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