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End of winter!

August 31st, 2011 at 07:36 am

It's our last day of winter today. And I'm exicted about the warmer weather.

Last night I bought some coupon from groupon and ourdeal. Deals are around 50-60% off. I'm trying to used these site to cut down on our spending on restaurants. We go out at least once a month and spend on average $60-$70. Cost of food is a lot more expensive here than that in Europe or in the US. These daily deal sites are big in the US but it is only just starting to become very popular here in Australia. I love them and will have to tell myself to not get too crazy.

End of the month numbers:
-Only put in an extra $1500 into the mortgage, I was aiming for $2000.
-I did however put in $500 into holiday fund, just in case we will need it on our trip.
-Overall spending this month was fairly good.

We should be able to put more money into the mortgage next month (but then again that's what I said last month!). The tax money should get into our account by then.



Posted in 2011 Spending Plan | 2 Comments »

2 Responses to “End of winter!”

  1. Tightwad Kitty Says:
    August 31st, 2011 at 09:05 am 1314781556
    1314781556

    Good Idea about adding $500 to your holiday fund if you then don't spend it by using it only if you have too! You can put it on your mortgage or to live off when come home and add extra to your mortgage over time.

  2. Shiela Says:
    August 31st, 2011 at 09:19 am 1314782368
    1314782368

    Yeah that's what I'm hoping to do. Will try our best not to spend it Smile

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