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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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 Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 10:08:41 AM
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Yikes! I have just spent the morning working on our budget. YUCK! I hate money matters. Even being frugal, there is only so much you can do about the cost of gas, gasoline, electricity, and food that you didn't grow yourself. It's going to be a tight one! Doug is taking some paid time off days to stretch days where I work my part-time cashier job and day care would be expensive. So that is good, but it still is going to be a squeaker getting by.
So hopefully the gas prices will go down or maybe my paycheck will be higher than I am thinking it will be! I am estimating low just in case! LOL
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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Calicogirl
True Blue Farmgirl
5216 Posts
Sharon
Bruce Crossing
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Aug 31 2009 : 10:25:54 AM
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Oh I know Alee! We just had to replace a fuel pump, my husband NEEDS a trailer for his work and we will be needing new tires as well. sigh. However, the Lord always takes care of us and I am thankful for that :)
One time we were in such a tight spot, we had been in a car accident and I couldn't work anymore . We were scraping. Our menu was bread (very filling you know) and some turkey that we had in the freezer. Not exactly the best nutritious meal. I was praying and said, "Lord it sure would be good to have some meat". One half hour later a neighbor called to say that she needed to clean out her freezer from last year's elk and deer to make room for what her husband just hunted. She brought over 2 HUGE coolers with venison! What a blessing that was :)
~Sharon
By His Grace, For His Glory
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22937 Posts |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Sep 01 2009 : 08:54:35 AM
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I hear ya, Alee. I'm trying not to even think about our medical bills from Violet's delivery. Insurance took care of most of it, but there's still a good outstanding portion, and I can only pay a bit at a time. Hospitals around here turn you into collections after a month, so I feel like I'm constantly chasing my tail!!
Things have been tight here, other ways, too, just economy slump and not a lot of "extra". But, we'll make it. We always do. Since Violet was born, we search for a lot of "free" entertainment!!!
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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AlyssaMarie
True Blue Farmgirl
287 Posts
AlyssaMarie
Palouse
Washington
USA
287 Posts |
Posted - Sep 03 2009 : 09:15:49 AM
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Hey Alee, I know that feeling. Our baby is due next month and starting Sept 1st my income went down to 1/3 what it should be to make ends meet. And being 8 months pregnant and with baby #3, working outside the home doesn't seem feasable with daycare costs etc. Finanacial things can be such a drag. But you know I'm keeping my spirits in an attitude of hope. I think if we are faithful with what we have and keep moving forward, then everything will work out. Perhaps we should all start sharing our tips for stretching the pennies? Lots of little things will add up.
AlyssaMarie @ Link'd Hearts Ranch
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22937 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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happydaze
True Blue Farmgirl
136 Posts
lorraine
atlanta
ni
USA
136 Posts |
Posted - Sep 04 2009 : 6:02:03 PM
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| Thought we'd have a good month, thought wrong. We have 3 paid for(old and high mileage) vehicles. so if ones broke we always have a back up until we can get it repaired. This month the fuel pump went out on th pickup, transmission out and the blazer,thaT leaves us driving the van that I haul my farm animals in, chickens rabbits, goats and even my mini horse. so you know what it smells like. The transmission isnt good on it either and it needs tires before winter. But we always have our real needs met by God. |
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goneriding
True Blue Farmgirl
1599 Posts
Winona
Central Oregon
USA
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Posted - Sep 04 2009 : 6:16:27 PM
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I hear you guys!! This month is going to be a squeaker for us but we now have furniture and the yard is done. So, really, there isn't much to work on now, just sort of maintainance stuff. Since moving, I've found a bunch of books that I bought whenever and never got around to reading. We have DirectTV but it's our only entertainment. We don't go out to eat either. We barter and trade for things and it's all good.
Winona ;-)
To read funny stories about my cooking 'skills', please visit http://lostadventuresincooking.blogspot.com/
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Brenda Kay Groth
True Blue Farmgirl
100 Posts
Brenda
Manton
MIch
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 3:08:45 PM
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check out the following sites... second harvest gleaners and angelfood ministries also check out things like food banks and community centers..
consider bartering day care with a friend..esp a friend that isn't working out..you could watch her kids while she goes shopping or to a movie and she could watch yours while you work
there are tons of ways to save $
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Bonnie Ellis
True Blue Farmgirl
2474 Posts
Bonnie
Minneapolis
Minnesota
USA
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Posted - Sep 16 2009 : 9:23:55 PM
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In my marriage (47 years) I found that the struggle to "make it" may just be the best time in our lives. We were and still are in love. We found that we didn't need a lot of stuff when we had love. We are on social security now and it is scary. But we smile at each other and say, "we'll make it today; we've made it before" It's hard work. Good luck to all of you.
Bonnie Ellis
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