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From the monthly archives:
A friend and I planned to see a movie this weekend, but at the last minute she reneged on me — something about a last-minute work deadline or some such nonsense. I was like, so whatever. (Hi, Erin!)
Just kidding. Going to a movie is a pretty big treat for me: the finances, yes; but also [...]
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If you’re ever curious as to how much you rely on your computer for your daily living, try having your router go belly-up. You’ll know pretty quick-like just how often you (try to) get on-line on a daily basis.School started here this week for my three children. I am officially the mother of one 8th [...]
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We hadn’t been home from our trip very long when our poor little Peter got so sick so quickly I finally took him to the ER on base. After conducting several tests (all negative) they transferred him to the Children’s Hospital in Dayton for one night and yet more tests.The next day Public Health called. [...]
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July’s Progress
Debt #1 Balance in April: $2260.17
*Still Paid Off* (wOOt!)
Current Balance: $00.00
Debt #2 Previous Balance: $2,437.06
Paid minimum balance of $73.00…
…and an additional $1974.97
Current Balance: $389.09
Debt #3 Previous Balance: $10,305.55
No minimum due because I paid extra in June (late).
Current Balance: $10,270.55*
*The balance decreased by $35 only because I asked for a refund of June’s late fee.
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…and it ain’t pretty. Our van needed a new starter. The total cost of the repair?
$1041.55! Ooch.
Cost breakdown:
Labor: $249.50
Parts: $546.72
Towing: $157.00
Repair Order: $17.47
Sales Tax: $70.86
It was sooo good to get our van back and get back on the road. I think our greatest fear was that the problem would end up being something [...]
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I can no longer pretend I am on vacation, even though we aren’t home yet. We traveled to my hometown in Kansas for my 20-year high school reunion! But we have been stuck here with car trouble, waiting for a part for our high-maintenance (never again) VW Eurovan.
Breakdown of the trip so far:
Miles from home [...]
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