I went shopping today to get a birthday present for son#1 to take to a friend's party. Whilst out I took some cash from the hole in the wall and when I read the receipt I nearly fell to the floor and stopped breathing there and then. Oh, Good Grief !! I am in a hole. As careful as I try to be I am getting further into debt each month.
I am hoping that my Man will get a little extra in January as they are experimenting with a month of tips this month. Then I can fill up the gap and get myself right. I am just having a moment of panic tonight. I have cut down on all unnecessary spending and, come April, there are a few direct debit payments I will stop. Most of my money goes on the children - blinking school meals are £17.50 a week !! I might think about giving them packed lunches for a while.
I hate having no money. Obviously I do know that compared to a lot of people we are well off, but prices are rising so quickly that my " extra" money each month is disappearing fast. I just have to tighten my belt and get myself together. In the pit of my stomach though is that worry. Going on holiday last year totally wiped me out and I have been struggling to catch up ever since.
I am sure I will wake up tomorrow with a plan, but tonight I am having those late night worries, when everything looks rather dire. If only I could think of a money making scheme...
3 comments:
It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings and I'm not singing!
It will get better, has to.
Ouch! You know...BB and I figured we'd save almost $100 US each month if he packed a lunch, and that was after the grocery cost was figured in...we've cut back on as much as we can, but I know how you feel...
It will get better...it must...but I'm planning my garden now to sustain us through next winter!
Oh, we are all feeling that "crunch." With RM being a school teacher, we took a vow of poverty from the start of his career. But times do seem to be getting tougher! You always seem to make smart choices, so keep your chin up.
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