I’ve been struggling to divvy up my expenses and income weekly. I get paid once a month, and almost all of my bills come out monthly. Since I am targeting my spending money, I am going to do monthly updates rather than weekly. I will be posting posts between my monthly updates if needed! Thanks… Continue reading Update on updates
WEEK 6: April 21-27, 2024
Good news! Thanks to Maeve’s comment, I was able to cancel my purchase of the Lose It! app! They reversed the $54 on my credit card! Thanks Maeve. I have been thinking about my spending habits over the last 20 years. I try not to live with regret; For those who know me well, I… Continue reading WEEK 6: April 21-27, 2024
Doodles
My allergies to cats and dogs have prevented me from having my own pet. Growing up on a farm was often uncomfortable, as I had allergies to pollen, trees, mold, dust, animal dander, and grass. I feel like animal allergies are the worst, as I truly love many animals. You know that meme that says,… Continue reading Doodles
WEEK 5: April 14-20, 2024
This week I felt guilty about thinking about buying skin cream. I used up all the extra cream I had at home, including a scented little bottle that had me scratchin’ after I used it! I had to revisit my approved list of spending to review it so I could tell myself it was ok.… Continue reading WEEK 5: April 14-20, 2024
WEEK 4: April 7-13, 2024
This week, I made a big, fat mistake. I downloaded an app for calorie counting called Lose IT, and before I was charged for the premium subscription for a year, I was supposed to cancel it. I forgot and was charged $54.59. Oops. It has now been canceled, but I am paid up until March… Continue reading WEEK 4: April 7-13, 2024
Week 3 Update: Mar 31-April 6
Week 3 Update: This week I was focused on trimming some bills. I called my cell phone provider and asked how I could cut my monthly bill. I finished paying for my cell phone two years ago, but my bill was still $102 per month. My plan included 20GB of Data. The lovely gentleman on… Continue reading Week 3 Update: Mar 31-April 6
History of my illness
April 5, 2024 I alluded to my chronic illness in my blog main page. Since I was about 7 years old, I have had almost daily nosebleeds, massive bowel bleeding, migraine headaches, and anemia. I have had weekly or monthly bloodwork since I was 7, and monthly or multiple surgeries per year for nosebleeds. I… Continue reading History of my illness
Week 2 Update: March 24-30, 2024
This week was a lighter week for monthly bills, so I was able to save a lot more this week than Week 1. It was a bit easier for me, as I didn’t have an urge to buy anything unnecessary. Just food, paid parking at the hospital (for an appointment), and a car wash. My… Continue reading Week 2 Update: March 24-30, 2024
Week 1 Update: March 17-23, 2024
I have been very motivated this week! I laid out all of my APPROVED and BANNED lists of items. I unfollowed all businesses on Instagram and Facebook, unsubscribed to business emails, and have begun writing down EVERY time money went in or came out of my bank account and credit cards. I tried to cancel… Continue reading Week 1 Update: March 17-23, 2024
Hello and welcome to my blog!
My name is Angie and I live in Calgary. I decided to start a 3-month shopping ban after I read Cait Flanders’ book, The Year of Less”. I have had health struggles since I was a child, and I often got myself a little treat after a surgery or a procedure. It has been a… Continue reading Hello and welcome to my blog!