My Total Money Makeover Update:
In case you were concerned, all of my Black Friday transactions were apart of my planned spending. I know that I love to shop the best deals. (There are 2 Wal-Marts within 5 miles of my house - so, that's not a problem. Although, I have a list of stores that I avoid.) I also know the majority of them happen on and/or around Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday.
I actually made a plan back in July for November spending....
Who is this girl? *Sew ReInvented Audrey*
And, what has she done with Audrey? LOL!
*I knew that I wanted to buy either a sewing machine or a serger - budgeted amount $150.00 (this was based on getting the "it" that was on sale)
*I knew that a new sewing machine would lead to new patterns & new fabric / supplies - budgeted amount $100.00 (this was based on going to Joann's or Hancock's for patterns on sale and placing an order on Fabric.com)
*I knew that there were some other miscellaneous things that I would want (or, convince myself that I need) - budgeted amount $100.00
Total Planned Spending - $350.00
So, how did I do:
*New Sewing Machine - $135
*New Patterns (9 in total) - $23
*New Fabric & Notions - $46
*Miscellaneous Items (cake platter, DVDs & Rubbermaid storage) from Wal-Mart - $40
*Mommie's Christmas & B-day (1/3) present - $107
Total Actual Spending - $351.00
**To make the math easy, I rounded up to whole dollars. My total was $348.76.
I'm sew excited!
It feels good to make a plan, and be able to do everything you wanted to do within that plan. All this time, who knew? Although, when I make my plan next year. Ha-ha! *I'm already planning to plan for next year.* I'll be sure to include a budget for Mommie's b-day & Christmas. This year, she wanted an electronic - and, of course, I found a great deal on Black Friday.
Needles Up,
Always Audrey
In case you were concerned, all of my Black Friday transactions were apart of my planned spending. I know that I love to shop the best deals. (There are 2 Wal-Marts within 5 miles of my house - so, that's not a problem. Although, I have a list of stores that I avoid.) I also know the majority of them happen on and/or around Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber Monday.
I actually made a plan back in July for November spending....
Who is this girl? *Sew ReInvented Audrey*
And, what has she done with Audrey? LOL!
*I knew that I wanted to buy either a sewing machine or a serger - budgeted amount $150.00 (this was based on getting the "it" that was on sale)
*I knew that a new sewing machine would lead to new patterns & new fabric / supplies - budgeted amount $100.00 (this was based on going to Joann's or Hancock's for patterns on sale and placing an order on Fabric.com)
*I knew that there were some other miscellaneous things that I would want (or, convince myself that I need) - budgeted amount $100.00
Total Planned Spending - $350.00
So, how did I do:
*New Sewing Machine - $135
*New Patterns (9 in total) - $23
*New Fabric & Notions - $46
*Miscellaneous Items (cake platter, DVDs & Rubbermaid storage) from Wal-Mart - $40
*Mommie's Christmas & B-day (1/3) present - $107
Total Actual Spending - $351.00
**To make the math easy, I rounded up to whole dollars. My total was $348.76.
I'm sew excited!
It feels good to make a plan, and be able to do everything you wanted to do within that plan. All this time, who knew? Although, when I make my plan next year. Ha-ha! *I'm already planning to plan for next year.* I'll be sure to include a budget for Mommie's b-day & Christmas. This year, she wanted an electronic - and, of course, I found a great deal on Black Friday.
Needles Up,
Always Audrey
Congratulations Audrey! I'm rooting for ya, girl. It's good to have a plan and stick to it.
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing well & thanks for commenting!
DeleteIt's funny - I work in Accounting. I should know this, but sometimes, it's easier to do it for someone else - and, not for yourself.
Here's to taking better care of me - starting with my finances!
I second the 'here's to taking better care of me' idea. I'm definitely on board with getting me together as well.
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