Earn More, Spend Less, or Both

Here are some of the things I jotted on a slip of paper:

• less driving
• fewer groceries
• homemade gifts
• no toys for Titus (one year old dog)
• make do with current clothing
• use spending money more carefully ($20 / week . . . use it for non-splurge things)
• stop eating out / only drink water in restaurants

If I register for the MQ show, I can use my spending money for three weeks to cover the cost of registration.

I have NO idea what to get Louie for his birthday.

This is becoming a bit too stream-of-consciousness and my scrap of paper can be recycled. Moving on!

Focus on the Positive #12

Honestly, I'm just too lazy to take a photo of my white board and add it to this entry . . .

For March 18-24: "Bday gift to Angela!"
I took her to lunch on March 22 (her birthday was the next day, but Louie and I went up to the lake for a long weekend). It was very nice to visit with her and she liked her gift, even though Louie said it needed something "fun" instead of just pragmatic stuff.

For March 25-31: "Wash fabric for Morgan and Angela wedding quilt."
Even though they got married a year and a half ago, I do not spend enough time in my studio! (It's all the puppy's fault.) I was hesitant to do this, because I dislike ironing and there are several yards of fabric! Yesterday (April 3) I finally washed, dried, and carefully folded it all! I may have a One Thing goal of ironing it sometime soon. . . . I know I got this thing done later than planned, but I did spend time last week working on the basement bathroom ceiling.

It is much easier to focus on positives these days. Quitting my job has been tremendous for reducing my stress level and helping me keep a smile on my face. I am so blessed!