Tightwad Tuesday, 10/12/10

**nessarowdy** · 10-12-2010, 09:27 AM

Brrrr, it finally feels like fall this morning! 26 degrees in the mountains is a cold reminder that snow is around the corner, and I'm FAR from ready for that!

Today is work for me and school for the kids. DH is home this week attending conferences, so we have our whole family together! YAY! Tonight the craziness begins for dd1. She has cross country practice after school until 5, then I take her back to the school at 6:30 for basketball practice. She oughta sleep good tonight! lol

I also need to do one load of laundry tonight as well as load and unload the dishwasher. We will relax by looking at halloween costumes online for inspiration and possibly purchase this evening. It's getting closer and closer...

Have a great day!

-Vanessa

**nodmicks** · 10-12-2010, 09:44 AM

Today for me is more cleaning and laundry. I have already worked on my blogging. I need to redo a bit of budgeting also.

**Josephhgoins** · 10-12-2010, 09:44 AM

Sounds like you have a full day and evening!

Working at home today and have a big project to finish up. Just can't get the gumption to do it.

Dishes are done up, one load of clothes in the washer and that will be it on clothes for the week. Bed is made but I do need to run the vacuum and straiten the bathroom.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner will all be here today and I will walk to the mail box, so hopefully I won't spend a cent today!

**mocha** · 10-12-2010, 10:11 AM

I am having some trouble getting going this morning, as I can't seem to wake up.

I made my cappuccino and caught up on my internet reading this morning and am now planning out my day.

My plan for the day is to work from home so I can do a bit of multi-tasking. I have a project for work that needs to be done by 12 noon tomorrow. So, in addition to working on this project I need to throw a load of clothes in the washer, make the bed, pick up the condo a little bit, work out for at least 30 minutes, eat all meals at home and then volunteer tonight from 5-8 pm.

**Lady_V** · 10-12-2010, 10:11 AM

I was up at 5 today - felt so energetic... I know, strange!

It is definately fall here in New England. Jack Frost nipped more than my nose this morning as I sat on the porch bench drinking my tea and taking a minute to myself before starting the day off.

I had to get Diva up earlier than usual because she has extra-help before school twice a week. Breakfast, school run... usual morning things.

On the way back I stopped at the grocery store to coupon shop. Saved $18.50 and only bought things I needed anyways (except the cocoa, Diva needed that

)

Stopped at the bank to get the info on opening the UTMA. It's LONG overdue.

Now it's barely 10 and ... I have no more running around to do until I need to get her from school!

After school I am taking her to get her hair cut. It is BEAUTIFUL, but she wants it shorter. I can't tell her no, I cut 25" off mine on Saturday

Dinner for them will be pork chops, stuffing and veggies. Banana bread was baked last night if they want something snacky later.

Today was a spend day... but it was a needed spend day.

**mauimagic** · 10-12-2010, 01:53 PM

School is back in session after fall break and I will be recovering for the next three weeks - need to make an exercise plan to optimize recovery.

Will be at home all day thank goodness - it is a blessing that DH didn't have the time to put the new tires on my car last night.

First thing I need to do is make sure I have all the LPs and paperwork done for school for the rest of the week.

Then I'll see what I have the energy for. I know that it sounds decadent, but exercising in the pool everyday really does make a difference in the quality of my life and my recovery.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!!

**cab54** · 10-12-2010, 06:30 PM

I managed to get some ambition this afternoon and :

Did two loads of laundry.

Washed the windows in the living room and kitchen, and the glass in the front door and sliding glass back door.

Cleaned the stovetop and microwave.

**lisaflex** · 10-12-2010, 07:01 PM

did laundry, changed sheets.

did spend...a bit on ME...i got an unworn Doncaster sweater at a consignment shop that I dropped off 25 (yes, read that, i said 25) dresses, jeans, pants, shirts, shoes.....i got the doncaster sweater for.......$11.45....yep, you heard that loud and clear!!! i am going to look on the webiste, but, from previous experience w/ doncaster, i imagine it was probably about $75 - 90!!! YEAH...did some grocery shopping too. and, best of all (not better than the sweater though!! lol) the cleaning lady is here!!! YEAH!!!!! maybe tomorrow will be more frugal??? although, maybe not as it is 50% off day at SA.

**lisaflex** · 10-12-2010, 07:02 PM

oh, and, if all my things sell w/in the next 90 days, i will make $275.00!!!!! finges crossed on that one! hoping for at least $200 though.

**annymoll** · 10-13-2010, 12:06 AM

Another beautiful fall day here! I cleaned out the Rover, then worked putting out winter coats at the church clothes closet.Came home, rode my bike, made a fast supper, then went to children's swim at the gym.My housekeeper has been off for the last week for her vacation. I am blowing a big hanging down cobweb while sitting in my chair watching TV.I can also write my name in the dust on the table by my chair. Easily entertained.Well, hope you had a good day all!