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Home Expenses and Schedules

September 12, 2024 We are settling into new routines and getting things in a better working order at home. The carpet install is delayed: I had another corresponding meeting. The total cost for the carpet was $2,245. Insurance will reimburse almost half and go after the homeowner’s insurance that caused the damage. It's certainly frustrating when you seek to fix problems that are technically not your own but affect you. So, it's been a stressful time. We've built the bookcases and are just awaiting the final touches. The total cost of this project is $500. $2,700 of expenses – whew, that’s a lot but essential. As we settle into new routines, eating out frequency has increased. I'm hoping to curb this habit very soon. I'm in search of ways to shift this expense. Some days I only have a brief window for school pick-up, and then I'm back in another meeting. I'm thinking I may return to Crockpot meals. I have begun researching meat and veggies CSAs (community supported agriculture). So, it's a consideration to really get this budget item realigned. You might also be interested in I’m focusing on financial clarity and intentionality as the week kicks off. Setting financial goals has been a grounding practice for me. This week... Everything is going well! For some reason, I thought the end of December was the end of the program. Nonetheless, I've gotten my credit card payments back... This has been a trying experience, but I have direction for moving forward. I really appreciate Marco making time to meet and being flexible... This week has been great overall. I'm getting closer to receiving payment for work that I've completed this year! I'm so very happy that things are finally... We're back from Ohio, and it was such a great time. Brielle learned to play checkers and received her holiday money from my uncle. Travel costs were $83... Surgery is done and went quite well. I am home. I am a little sore, but I am doing great... I'm preparing for a procedure on Thursday. We only ate out twice last week! Yippee! I'm really trying to improve our meal planning given the status of... Surgery prep: This week I'm preparing for surgery next week if all the conditions are right. I'll be resting for a few days after and then gradually begin... This week has been okay. Credit card debt and medical bills are my current focus. I think I could continue to monitor the amount that we spend on eating...