I got a check on Tuesday, and my husband got his yesterday. Oh, the ways to spend them!
After the deluge of recent medical, things have settled down - finally! In a bit I'll head to the grocery for our two week shopping.
I do have a Target list, and a pack of girls who want to come along. They have been informed that if something isn't on my utilitarian list, they have their own money to spend.
Upcoming spending to keep in mind...
We head up for our annual camping up in Duluth and along the North Shore of Lake Superior in early August. We don't spend a lot, and it's probably a wash for what we would spend at home. But gas prices are up, plus we like to eat out a couple meals, as a break from the hot dogs and hamburger over the campfire.
My third girl is a returning cheerleader, and the fee is due mid-August. So far no mention of an extra camp (and fee) - this is good!
Then there is school shopping - hiss, boo! It seems like summer has barely started... Actually, only the two youngest have supply lists, and the older two just need basic supplies for high school. Bags and backpacks are in good shape. My youngest will need athletic shoes, though her feet keep growing fast, so nice but cheap is in order. She'll also need some jeans. They all enjoy going to a favorite thrift store, and of course to Plato's Closet. We don't buy too much up front, as it's still warm at school. A nice outfit each usually to start. School pictures are the first day at the high school.
Speaking of pictures...I started pricing some senior photo sessions for my oldest. There is quite the price range, though I can't imagine paying some of those top figures (someone must though.)
Enough thinking of ways to spend. There will be still enough to send a few hundred over to savings. It's nice to get it all together to do all three...earn, spend, keep.
Take care!
Money In...Money Out...Money Saved
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I would highly recommend checking craigslist for photographers who are starting out. When looking at photographers for my wedding I found several great students and also hobbyists who charged very low fees on craigslist. Their portfolios were no worse than those charging an arm and a leg, they just simply needed more experience before they could charge those prices.
We had a family friend take my highschool pictures. They were more original and interesting than most and I had many compliments on my yearbook photos because of that.
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