Give Me Back My Five Bucks

This weekend BF and I are going back to the island for a wedding. I haven’t figured out when we’re traveling, what to wear, or exactly what to get for a present. Since I am on a shopping ban, I will probably just wear a skirt and cardigan. It’s a lunch reception so it won’t be a formal affair. I have also made an appointment to get my hair cut. I usually go for the junior stylist who is around $35, but this time I’m paying for a senior stylist (I think $55) because I’m going to try something different … Continue reading →

Monday 1st $36.29 gas Tuesday 2nd No Spend Day! Wednesday 3rd No Spend Day! Thursday 4th $6.94 Starbucks Friday 5th No Spend Day! Saturday 6th $40.50 brunch (for BF and I) $122.24 car servicing Sunday 7th +$139 Google Adsense $4.23 Wendy’s $14.10 liquor store (mmm, winter ale) $104.36 groceries TOTAL: $189.66 Well the weekend was spendy. I took my car in for its 12-month servicing. I can’t believe I’ve already had it for over a year already! While we were waiting for my car to be ready, I treated BF to breakfast. It was kind of impulsive (and expensive!), but … Continue reading →

In my last post, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, one reader left this comment that I’d like to address. 1) I don’t “like to buy lots of stuff.” I buy what I need when I need it. Sometimes I like buying things that aren’t considered necessities (like this ticket), but so what? If it fits into my budget, I can justify it as something that will be worth the money, and I can afford it – well I don’t see a problem in that. For example, I am on a 6-month shopping ban right now and I’m almost done. … Continue reading →

Confession time. I just spent $98 on a ticket (after Ticketbastard fees) for the Michael Jackson Immortal World Tour Cirque du Soleil show that’s happening in November 2011. My friend had a pre-sale code, so we snagged the least expensive seats available (there were $65 tickets, but were sold out already). We both anticipate the show selling out immediately when the tickets are released for general sale. I can afford it, but I didn’t need to go. Still, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience and I know I would be very disappointed if I missed out. And just to show that I … Continue reading →

Drum roll please! The 4 winners of the Quicken 2011 contest (2x Home & Business, and 2x Premier) are: afiveyearplan nnoorani Julie Ann CONGRATS! I have contacted all of the winners, so please check your e-mail.