Just thought I would check in since it's been a while since I posted. Working on a computer 8 hours a day generally leaves me not wanting to get on when I get home. But here I am, taking care of some things for church and thought I would post.

Lots of stuff coming up soon. DD turns 8 in the beginning of April. She has her heart set on a Nintendo DS. I gave her a choice...a party with her friends from school and a small present or the Nintendo and an afternoon with 1 or 2 of her closest friends. She is choosing the Nintendo which makes me happy-no party to plan! My sister and 8 year old nephew will be coming to visit over April break and I told DD I would take the roller skating.

DD is also making her 1st Communion in early May. I just bought her dress ($39 at Burlington Coat Factory). I wish I still had the dress I wore even though it would be very outdated. We will have a get together after the ceremony for friends and family so I have to start planning that. Maybe a brunch.
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I did manage to put a dent in my debt. I received $1200 from our tax refund and another $800 from medical reimbursement. All of this I put towards debt. I had to get 4 new tires for my car which ended up around $500. That was an unexpected expense. I was surprised to see I had the cash to pay for them! That was an excellent feeling

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I have been buying the Sunday paper for the ads and coupons. I am not sure how much I have saved but it is adding up! I have also been going to CVS and saving some serious cash. This weekend I am going to attempt some freezer cooking. With the weather getting nicer I seem to have less time to spend getting dinner ready. My plan is to have at least 2 weeks worth of meals stock piled. I'll let you know how it goes.