I'm a bit crap at this blog thing a....... I haven't posted in 2 weeks. OPPS!!
Well so the challenge has been going great so far. I can't say that I've saved any money but I haven't bought anything that I'm not supposed to.
So Anya and I went to THE WIGGLES concert on the 18th and we had a blast. But try telling an almost 23 month old that she can't have a WIGGLES balloon because Mummy doesn't wanna spend any money. So I gave in and I think the $10 was well worth it considering it is still floating around our 1 week and 1 day later. Also we bought a WIGGLES eco bag for $3. Which isn't really a waste of money because they are reusable. I couldn't get over how much money some parents were spending though. Like $25 for a t-shirt and then $20 for a DVD or album. The kids want and the parents buy. This is totally where a parents money goes. Not to mention the $80 we had already spent on our 2 tickets for the show. But I was proud of myself for packing our lunch and we had a great time singing and dancing. It was a SAD day though, because it will be the last time (apart from the hours of youtube and dvd's) we will see the ORIGINAL WIGGLES!
Other than our little spend at The WIGGLES I think we're doing really well. I am up to date with all of our bills and there is $164.00 in the bill account and we have only bought groceries. Of course I feel we are spending more at the supermarket because I don't eat out anymore. But this way at least I can see and KNOW where its going. Our fridge and pantry is FULL for a change and I'm feeling great. I think we can keep this going though. No more COFFEE for Mum in the mornings. And I feel better as well, I think because I'm not having a fatty coffee every morning. Its just budget instant for Mum at home now. I've become a PRO at making omelet and my slow cooker is loving all of the use its getting. Anya is having yummy healthy lunches as always with fruit and sandwiches or yummy hot left overs. Not junk for my Baby Girl!! hehe only plain biscuits and crackers with cheese.
I have to admit one of the hardest parts has been MAKING dinner every night. So many times I have wanted to stop and just pick up Fish & Chips but NO!! After watching a show about how bad it is I wanted to cry. Mainly because I give that to my Baby thinking that its better than KFC or Mc D's, but really its just as bad. But we are NOT going back that way. Anya misses our Fish Lady and so do I but I can't keep giving that to Anya every week. Its just not right. We can make Fish & Chip a lot healthier at home and for a quarter of the price. Thank GOD Anya LOVE fish. I'm pretty lucky I've got a GOOD eater. Put it in front of her and 10 minutes later its gone.
Well that's it from ME for now. Must be getting into some UNI work. (main reason why I haven't been blogging) Got 2 assignments to write and LOTS of things to read. And the washer has just finished so laundry to hang out!! FUN FUN xx
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