I am tackling my enormous to-do list that I posted about previously one thing at a time. Took DD to the Salvation Army store tonight hoping to find something for her costume. We found 3 items that I think will be perfect. Now I just have to figure out how to hem them and take in the waist as they are adult sizes. $6 is not bad for a costume I am pretty pleased with myself. Once I have it together perhaps I will post a picture since I am proud of my finds.

Another thing I accomplished was purchasing DD birthday present. I got her the Nintendo DS Lite she has been dying for, one game, and a carrying case so she has some place to keep everything together and protected from her evil brother I wish I got as lucky as I did at the Salvation Army with my finds. This total came out to $182.00. Yikes! I do believe that is roughly equivilant to what I may have spent on a friend party for her so I guess I broke even.

I have developed this very annoying cough over the past few days. I can't say a word without having to cough up a lung first.

So, I guess I can go to bed feeling good that I got 2 things accomplished on my list! Tomorrow is another day and I think I will tackle my niece's birthday gift then. She wants money which is easy but I am trying to think of a creative way to give it to her. I'll try to get my family's opinion tomorrow on that one.

I am off to make my lunch for tomorrow. Out of my $50 eating out budget challenge of the month I am down to $43.03 and it's only the 2nd. Yikes, better reign that in fast.